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BJJ Classes in Kent, WA

Kent has 4 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.

Foster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

8256 S 192nd St, Kent, WA

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

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Kent

5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

324 Washington Ave S, Kent, WA

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

Planted Roots Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

24437 Russell Rd Unit 106, Kent, WA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–13

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Hierarchy Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

15423 SE 272nd St Unit 107, Kent, WA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academyclean, well-kept mats

Good to know in Kent

1 of the 4 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Foster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Alliance Jiu Jitsu Kent.

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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

BJJ for beginners in Kent →

Kids & teen BJJ in Kent

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.

Kids BJJ in Kent →

BJJ in Kent: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Kent?
Most Kent gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Kent gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 2 of the 4 gyms in Kent advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Planted Roots Jiu-Jitsu, Hierarchy Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Kent?
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 Kent 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 Kent?
Yes — 4 Kent 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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