Seattle · International District · 619 8th Ave S

Seattle's International District has its first BJJ community — and we built it for you.

Strength. Confidence. Resilience. Your first cohort starts May 2026.

Join the Next Cohort Or bring a friend — $300 for two.
619 8th Ave S, Seattle WA 98104  ·  International District's first BJJ club
The Identity Jiu-Jitsu mat — Japandi-inspired space in Seattle's International District

Who We Are

We're not just a gym. We're the first.

Identity Jiu-Jitsu is Seattle's International District's first and only BJJ club. We didn't choose this neighborhood because it was convenient — we chose it because it's ours.

Under new ownership, we're building something that belongs to this community: a principled coaching environment, a culture where everyone feels like they've already been here for years — and a scholarship mission built into how we operate.

For the first three months of our cohort program, 50% of every sign-up goes toward funding jiu-jitsu for youth in South Seattle who can't afford it.

6
students a year
5
years committed
30
kids in South Seattle

Four Ways In

Find your starting point.

Curious but Not Sure Yet

Not sure yet? Try one free session.

Preview Night. Free. Once a month. One hour on the mat with no commitment and no pressure. Come see what jiu-jitsu actually feels like before you decide anything.

Reserve Your Free Spot

New to Jiu-Jitsu

Never trained before?

The beginner cohort. 10 people start together, one start date a month, no experience needed. Structured, welcoming, and capped at 12 so everyone gets real attention.

$200 solo · $300 for two

See the Cohort Program

For Practitioners

Already training? Just moved to Seattle?

Skip the cohort and jump straight in. We coach using the Constraints-Led Approach — open enrollment, no waiting.

See Open Enrollment

Visiting Seattle?

In town and want to train?

Work trip, vacation, or just passing through — we welcome drop-ins. One class or a few. DM us to set it up.

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The Coaches

Coaching that holds up under pressure.

Identity is coached using the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) — a sports science methodology where you learn by solving real problems through games, not memorizing drills. Skills built under pressure hold under pressure.

The same framework behind Standard Jiu-Jitsu in Rockville, Maryland. Running here in Seattle.

Tuan, Coach & Owner

Tuan

Coach & Owner

Michael, Coach

Michael

Coach

Zico, Coach

Zico

Coach

Come Train With Us

Pricing

Simple pricing. No surprises.

Start with a cohort, keep training on a membership, or just drop in.

Beginner Cohort

Solo Enrollment

$200

8 classes · One full cohort cycle · All instruction

Join the Next Cohort

Bring a Friend

$300 for two

$150 each · Two spots in the same cohort · Easier with a friend.

Claim Two Spots

Monthly Membership

Founders Rate — Ends May 31

Lock In Now

$165/mo

Sign up before May 31 and keep this rate for as long as you're a member. Full access to all classes and open mat.

DM Us to Lock In

Community Rate

$140/mo

For students (high school & college), veterans, and first responders. Full access to all classes and open mat. Valid ID required.

Standard

$179/mo

Starting June 2026. Full access to all classes and open mat. No contracts.

Drop-Ins

Visiting Seattle and want to train? DM us on Instagram to arrange a drop-in — one class or a few.

Getting Here

The most transit-accessible gym in Seattle. Period.

We're four blocks from the International District / Chinatown light rail station — and with the opening of Line 2, every corner of the metro is connected. Northgate, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Federal Way — one seat to our door.

No car? No problem. No gym in the Seattle metro can say what we can: if you can reach a bus, a train, or a streetcar, you can reach our mat.

Light Rail

4-block walk from International District station — Lines 1 & 2

Bus

Multiple King County Metro routes stop within blocks of our door

Streetcar & Sounder

First Hill Streetcar and Sounder commuter rail — all within reach

Before You Ask

Common questions, straight answers.

Do I need any experience to join the cohort?

None at all. The cohort is designed for people on day one — that's the whole point. You won't be the only beginner in the room.

What do I wear or bring?

Just yourself. We'll walk you through everything on your first day. Comfortable athletic clothes are fine to start — shorts and a t-shirt or rash guard.

Is it safe? I'm worried about getting hurt.

Safety is the first rule at Identity. Instructors set the pace and no one is pushed beyond their level. The cohort format means you're always working with people at the same stage as you.

What happens after the 8 classes?

Most people keep going. We'll talk through your options before the cohort ends — no pressure, no hard sell, just a conversation about what works for you.

I'm not athletic. Can I still do this?

Yes. Jiu-jitsu is a technique game, not a fitness game — and the cohort is explicitly designed for people starting from zero. If you can get yourself to the gym, you're qualified.

Do you allow drop-ins?

Absolutely. Whether you're visiting Seattle for work or just want to check us out, DM us on Instagram to arrange a drop-in. One class or a few — we'll make it work.

Ready?

Find your way in.

Whether you're brand new, already training, or just passing through Seattle — there's a spot for you.

Join the Next Cohort — $200

Bringing someone? $300 for two.

Already training or want to drop in? DM us on Instagram