Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seattle

"I found women empowerment through a friend. It’s an excellent way to work on personal boundaries and a stronger sense of self. The staff is absolutely fantastic and is very precise in explaining and demonstrating for you exactly how to protect yourself. The classmates are very inclusive and fun and inspirational to be around. Highly recommended"

"I came to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seattle with no martial arts background whatsoever and I've been with them for a year now. From day one, everyone, from head instructor to all students have been incredibly welcoming and supportive. Safety and respect is emphasized everyday while at same time having loads of fun. The instructors are committed learners themselves and clearly invested in helping each student meet her/his goals, whatever those may be. The many nuances of BJJ maneuvers are laid out well and repeated for ease of learning. The Gracie University system works well and particularly shines in the Seattle studio."

"Tried a few jiu jitsu studios and left feeling frustrated. I was drawn to BJJ from a self defense interest, but many of the schools I visited seemed much more competition focused. I was ready to give up until I heard Rener Gracie on the Jocko podcast discussing Gracie University, and watched a few videos, and finally felt like I learned something! This led me to Gracie Seattle, which has been a very positive experience so far. The progression of classes is great and I enjoy being able to work on one or two techniques at each class, and also watch the videos later to refresh my knowledge. I've never felt more excited to go to jiu jitsu than when I started coming to this school. Beginner friendly and great culture. HIghly recommend!"

"Excellent instruction by Kypros and team, in a friendly environment. I’ve trained at several BJJ schools and this one is the best one for learning the art from scratch. Great workout, of course. Clean mats that are comfortable to roll on. I’ve only been going for a month and it already feels like a second family. The curriculum is very structured to avoid the confusion, frustration, and injuries that sometimes happen when someone is starting out new to Jiu Jitsu. You are not thrown to the wolves like many other schools. Also the program is uniquely focused on street-ready techniques instead of the Jiu-Jitsu vs Jiu-Jitsu sport techniques. They start with only the most useful and effective techniques for common situations of conflict. The program traces its lineage straight back to the founder of Jiu Jitsu, Hélio Gracie. Later, you learn to deal with people that know Jiu Jitsu, a much harder problem to solve!"

"Kypros, and all the instructors at Gracie Seattle have made class an encouraging and positive environment since day 1 of my training. Classes offered 5 days a week make it extremely easy to get in to train no matter your schedule. If you are hesitant to join, jump in and try it out! You will leave feeling challenged and accomplished, ready to come back for the next one. ~JD"