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Warrior Strength Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bellevue, 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
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule warriorstrengthmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 425-998-8610
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whats awesome is this school is Kid friendly, Beginner friendly, but also caters to the amature and even professional fighter with dedicated fight team training.”
“I put together a 2-hour women's self-defense class with Belton Lubas and all the ladies LOVED him!”
“Whats awesome is this school is Kid friendly, Beginner friendly, but also caters to the amature and even professional fighter with dedicated fight team training.”
Other martial arts here
“Simple and very reasonable pricing for training in whatever you want from weapons-based to Muay Thai to BJJ to strength training.”
What members say
“Excellent instruction, led by Guru/Avalon/Kru Yai/Coach Belton Lubas!”
“Whats awesome is this school is Kid friendly, Beginner friendly, but also caters to the amature and even professional fighter with dedicated fight team training.”
“Whats awesome is this school is Kid friendly, Beginner friendly, but also caters to the amature and even professional fighter with dedicated fight team training.”
“The coaches are patient and are extremely good at breaking down the concepts so that both kids and adults can understand the techniques and application.”
“Belton knows his stuff, we got a good sweat in and Belton really made us aware of how there are many ways protect ourselves as women in this world.”
“I put together a 2-hour women's self-defense class with Belton Lubas and all the ladies LOVED him!”
From the reviews
Really Great Training here. I am an amature fighter and train here. The head coach Kru Yai Belton is extremely experienced everything from muy thai to FMA to Bjj to health and fitness he has certifications and lineages from the best.
The coaches are patient and are extremely good at breaking down the concepts so that both kids and adults can understand the techniques and application. They keep it fun so that the kids are engaged and excited about learning. Highly recommended!
We are from Kazakhstan. And my 12 year old son, training in this gym, at bjj and muay thai classes. I think this is a best gym in Seattle. Belton Lubas and Henry Galindez is a best coaches.
Excellent teachers and coaches. Very good for kids and adults of all ages. Many class options and times to choose from to accommodate busy schedules. My kids love it here, they ask to go everyday because they love the coaches and the training that they’re getting. AMAZING!!!!!
New to BJJ? Start at Warrior Strength Martial Arts
Warrior Strength Martial Arts 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 Warrior Strength Martial Arts
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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