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BJJ Classes in Bellingham, WA

Bellingham has 4 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 3 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Bellingham BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

205 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Bellingham Mixed Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

2694 Roeder Ave #101, Bellingham, WA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Endurance Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

4151 Meridian St #116, Bellingham, WA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $99/mo Ages 5–18

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Bellingham Zenith BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

2694 Roeder Ave #101, Bellingham, WA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated welcoming to women

Good to know in Bellingham

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Bellingham Mixed Martial Arts, Endurance Jiu Jitsu and Bellingham Zenith BJJ.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Bellingham Mixed Martial Arts and Bellingham Zenith BJJ run women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

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New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Bellingham

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Bellingham: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Bellingham?
A few Bellingham gyms list a membership around $99/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Bellingham gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 3 of the 4 gyms in Bellingham advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Bellingham Mixed Martial Arts, Endurance Jiu Jitsu, Bellingham Zenith BJJ. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Bellingham?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Bellingham gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Bellingham?
Yes — 3 Bellingham gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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