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Ursidae Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stanwood, Washington
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ursidaebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (425) 244-4834
Hours
| Monday | 4:20–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:20–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:20–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I don’t have a child, but catching the end of kids class before adult class starts I can tell both Jonny and Christie are great with kids.”
“Fantastic place to train jiu-jitsu whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“If you’re a seasoned grappler and wanting a place to drop in or go to open mat, look no further, go roll with Jonny.”
“Fantastic place to train jiu-jitsu whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
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What members say
“Coach Jonny and Coach Christie are so knowledgeable and have created a really inviting space to learn and practice jiu jitsu.”
“Coach Jonny, Christie & Erik have all been such great leaders & offer a welcoming space for both kids & adults to train at any level.”
“Coach Jonny, Christie & Erik have all been such great leaders & offer a welcoming space for both kids & adults to train at any level.”
“The kids always having a blast having fun practicing technique.”
“Fantastic place to train jiu-jitsu whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“Ursidae has been such a great way for our boys to build confidence, make new friends & learn something new that will benefit them on & off the mat.”
From the reviews
Stanwood is SO LUCKY! The first close jiu jitsu school here is run by a husband and wife duo who not only are school teachers (could you ask for someone with more patience AND an actual background teaching?!) ...
This is a great addition to the Stanwood-Camano area. Jonny is a legit black belt with great technique. His teaching skills are also awesome, very clear and concise with attention to detail. The times I’ve rolled (grappled) with him he was very solid as well.
As an adult, I am a complete beginner and my free trial week felt super inviting! The coaches are super kind and help guide you through the moves you’re learning for the first time. They also respond to their email in a timely manner, which made me feel comfortable before I was even in the gym. I highly recommend them!
Fantastic place to train jiu-jitsu whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor. Welcoming environment, excellent instruction, relaxed atmosphere. Good training partners and instructors are open to answering questions.
New to BJJ? Start at Ursidae Jiu-jitsu
Ursidae Jiu-jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Ursidae Jiu-jitsu
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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