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. Next Community Week starts May 4–8, 2026 — train all week, completely free.

Try a Free Week No experience needed. No credit card.

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 place where anyone can walk in and feel welcome from day one.

Three Ways In

Find your starting point.

Never Tried Jiu-Jitsu?

Start with a free week on us.

Community Week — the first week of every month. All Foundations and intro classes, completely free. No experience needed. No credit card. Just show up and train.

Claim Your Free Week

For Practitioners

Already training? Just moved to Seattle?

Jump straight in — no waiting, no beginner orientation. We coach using the Constraints-Led Approach. Gi and No-Gi classes, open mat, and a real training community.

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 on Instagram and we'll get you on the mat.

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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

Zico

Coach

Come Train With Us

What Members Say

The room speaks for itself.

5.0 from 40+ Google reviews

I have never played a combat sport in my entire life and now I am almost a year in this gym. It feels both a place for growth and nourishment — physically and mentally.

Julie B. Google Review · 2 years ago

I checked out about 5 other gyms in the area before I came here. Best gym I have ever trained at.

Andrew K. Google Review · 2 years ago

The only third space where you build a real community. Diverse and welcoming. No egos. They don't hand out promotions easily which is how you know it's legit.

Andreas D. Google Review · 1 year ago

I'm a blue belt and mostly train no-gi. Tuan's CLA classes focus on problem solving and live situations instead of just drilling moves — has helped my game quite a bit.

Andrew P. Google Review · 3 weeks ago

One of the best gyms in Seattle. The vibe is welcoming and friendly. My favorite part is the ecological / CLA-based approach to training.

Thomas P. Google Review · 6 months ago

I joined Identity almost two years ago with no prior martial arts experience and found that I'd accidentally joined one of the best communities I've ever been a part of.

Jacob H. Google Review · 3 weeks ago

See all 40+ reviews on Google

Pricing

Simple pricing. No surprises.

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

Getting Started

Community Week

Free

First week of every month · All Foundations, all levels & intro classes · No credit card

Claim Your Free Week

Rest of the Month

$97

After your free week, continue training for the rest of the month. Same classes, same schedule.

Monthly Membership

Founders Rate — First 10 Students

Lock In Now

$155/mo

Available to the first 10 members. Lock in 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), teachers, veterans, and first responders. Full access to all classes and open mat. Valid ID required.

Standard

$169/mo

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 start?

None at all. Community Week is designed for people on day zero — 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. Beginner classes are supervised so you're always working with people at the same stage as you.

What happens after Community Week?

If you love it, you can continue training for the rest of the month for $97. After that, we'll talk about full membership — 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 Community Week 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.

Try a Free Week

No experience needed. No credit card. First week of every month.

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