Kids BJJ in Spokane
9 gyms in Spokane, Washington show real evidence — from their own sites or parents' reviews — of running kids or youth BJJ classes. BJJ is a genuinely good fit for children: it builds confidence, focus, and fitness in a disciplined, respectful setting, and young beginners drill technique and positional games rather than sparring hard. The best move before enrolling is simply to go watch a class — ask each gym what age ranges its classes serve and what its rolling policy is for kids, and notice whether the coach is patient and the room is calm and organized. Gyms are ranked below by local reputation (rating weighted by review count), and with 9 options in town, it's worth visiting two before you decide.
1. Redemption Brazillian JiuJitsu and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
“Ryan is phenomenal person. He is passionate, kind, caring and overall a monster in MMA/BJJ. 2 1/2 years ago I came to one of Ryan’s classes at a previous gym and he welcomed me in…” — Jamie
2. Newborn Cascao Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
“I have been a student at Newborn for about 6 months now and I absolutely LOVE it! James is an outstanding instructor and an overall great person! The gym hosts people from all…” — Pete
3. Infiniti Newborn Cascao Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
“Owner is a great person, coach and competitor. Highly recommend the kids classes. Jamie is a great teacher. The gym has an exceptional culture that can build world champions, as…” — James
4. Warhorse Karate • Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
“Good energy, good leadership. Like what they stand for and how they teach the kids. Lots of children per class thou and so it makes it harder to give attention to kids that are…” — Sarah
5. Spokane Karate and Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
“Excellent school, clean, well run. A true traditional karate school with discipline and focus. A++++ all the way. Very knowledgeable and experienced teacher. Well worth the time…” — Shirley
6. Gracie Barra North Spokane
4.6 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
“Gracie Barra North Spokane has been a game changer. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, encouraging, and truly care about each person’s progress. They do an amazing job…” — Madeline
7. SMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
“I took My son here to see how he would interact with the students his age cause he is very shy at first and usually won’t get out on the mat tell class is over. My son walked…” — Shane
8. Push + Pull Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
“Wanted to get my 9yr old son started in jujutsu, and push&pull was the only gym I found that worked with our schedule. After the first free session my son said he LOVED it! He's…” — Daniel
Enrolling your child in Spokane: practical notes
- Watch a class first. Any welcoming gym will let you and your child observe before signing up. Look for a patient coach, a calm and organized room, and kids who are having fun while staying on task.
- Ask about age ranges. Confirm which class fits your child — many gyms split younger kids from older kids and teens — so the pace and content match their age.
- Ask about the rolling policy for kids. Reputable gyms keep young beginners on positional drills and controlled games; live rolling should be introduced gradually, kept light, and closely supervised.
- Keep gear simple to start. Comfortable athletic clothes and water are enough for a first class — most academies lend a gi, and they'll tell you when it's worth buying your own. See the what-to-wear guide.
- Use a free trial. Many gyms offer a free trial class — the lowest-pressure way to find out if it clicks for your child. See free BJJ trial classes.