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BJJ Gyms in Washington
165 BJJ gyms across 68 cities in Washington — including 103 with a free trial, 130 beginner-friendly, and 147 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Washington now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Washington
- Seattle
- Spokane
- Tacoma
- Bellevue
- Olympia
- Vancouver
- Kirkland
- Auburn
- Bellingham
- Everett
- Kent
- Spokane Valley
- Port Orchard
- Renton
- Walla Walla
- Woodinville
- Yakima
- Bonney Lake
- Bothell
- Bremerton
- Edmonds
- Enumclaw
- Federal Way
- Issaquah
- Lacey
- Lake Stevens
- Lakewood
- Lynnwood
- Mill Creek
- Oak Harbor
- Pasco
- Puyallup
- Richland
- Sammamish
- Silverdale
- Aberdeen
- Arlington
- Burien
- Camas
- Centerville
- Chehalis
- Des Moines
- DuPont
- Ellensburg
- Elma
- Ephrata
- Fife
- Fircrest
- Kennewick
- Longview
- Lynden
- Maple Valley
- Marysville
- Mercer Island
- Mukilteo
- Nine Mile Falls
- Port Angeles
- Pullman
- Redmond
- Snohomish
- Snoqualmie
- Stanwood
- Sumner
- University Place
- Washougal
- Wenatchee
- West Richland
- Yelm
Featured BJJ gyms in Washington
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Washington ranking →
Emerge Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kaiju Kickboxing and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts, BJJ, Muay Thai, and Boxing)
5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ OLYMPIA - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | Kickboxing | MMA | Self Defense | Private Lessons | Kids Classes
4.9 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Sargent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy | SIRI BJJ Walla Walla
5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
GRIT JIU-JITSU & MUAY THAI Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Washington
- Best BJJ gyms in Washington — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 130 beginner-friendly gyms in Washington, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 147 gyms in Washington with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 103 gyms in Washington offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 34 gyms in Washington with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
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- Renzo Gracie Academy locations in Washington
- Alliance locations in Washington
BJJ programs in Washington
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Washington
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Washington gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Washington: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Washington?
- Our directory lists 165 BJJ gyms across 68 cities in Washington. The cities with the most are Seattle (20), Spokane (9), Tacoma (9).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Washington?
- Among Washington gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $25–$120 (median around $40). Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Washington?
- Yes — 103 gyms in Washington advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Washington?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 130 Washington gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 147 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.