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Snowblind BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Seattle, Washington
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule snowblindbjj.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (206) 569-8542
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 2–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 1:30–3 PM |
The classes they run
“Training with a group of all beginners for the first month really helped take away the intimidation.”
Other martial arts here
“The class always starts with standup and niamh teaches us different takedown techniques from wrestling, judo etc.”
“The class always starts with standup and niamh teaches us different takedown techniques from wrestling, judo etc.”
What members say
“Snowblind and Niamh, the instructor, are both great.”
“Came here after not practicing for many years and the instructors were super welcoming and patient with me, especially with me being so out of shape.”
“The instructors are friendly and supportive, and the overall community is welcoming and easygoing.”
“The instructor Niamh has a teaching method that makes the techniques clear and gives real insight into the positions covered.”
“I like the instructor's teaching style best - which focuses on learning things from a lower level, and the theory behind it.”
From the reviews
I've trained Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at many different places since 2006 and Snowblind stands out as the gym where I feel I've learned the most in the shortest amount of time thanks to Niamh's very high level of technique, personalized instruction, and passion for the art.
Snowblind and Niamh, the instructor, are both great. Would highly recommend coming here. 1) The space and culture feel very safe and inclusive. This is very actively cultivated, and I can tell it's a priority for Niamh that people feel safe and comfortable, rather than a standard anti-discrimination line.
Snowblind is a wonderful school with a wonderful culture. Great location, great classes, and Naimh has built something really special here. Coming in as someone both new to martial arts and athleticism in general, the rate of instruction, their ability to break big concepts down into easy to understand steps and…
I can't say enough positive things about Snowblind BJJ! If you want to level up your jiu jitsu while making awesome friends, Snowblind is the place to be. The school has a super warm and welcoming culture paired with extremely high-quality instruction that's driven by a deep understanding of concepts and biomechanics…
New to BJJ? Start at Snowblind BJJ
Snowblind BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Snowblind BJJ
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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