Adults
Training for yourself
Start with My First Jiu-Jitsu Class, a free Friday orientation — train safely, learn the first fundamentals, and see what the Core curriculum looks like before you commit to anything.
See the adult programSeattle · International District · a 10-minute walk from Chinatown–ID station
One free class to find out if jiu-jitsu is yours.
My First Jiu-Jitsu Class is a free orientation for beginners, every Friday at 5:30 PM. Most people walk in having never grappled.
Book your free first class 5.0 on Google · 40+ reviews · no experience needed
619 8th Ave S, Seattle WA 98104 · International District's first
BJJ club
Start here
Who are you here for?
Youth · Ages 4–7 & 8–10
The Genin Program
Games-based classes of about 45 minutes, Wednesdays at 4:15 PM and Saturdays at 9:15 AM.
See the youth programYour first class is free
Two ways in.
New to jiu-jitsu
My First Jiu-Jitsu Class
A free orientation for complete beginners, every Friday at 5:30 PM. Learn how to train safely and how a class runs, then move into Core. You will learn by solving positions and problems, not by memorising moves.
Book your free first classTrained before
A free trial class
Coming from another gym, or picking it back up? Skip the orientation and book a free trial in any class on the schedule.
Book a free trial- “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.
- “I checked out about 5 other gyms in the area before I came here. Best gym I have ever trained at.” — Andrew K.
- “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.
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
What Members Say
Everyone here walked in new once.
from 40+ Google reviewsI 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.
I checked out about 5 other gyms in the area before I came here. Best gym I have ever trained at.
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.
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.
One of the best gyms in Seattle. The vibe is welcoming and friendly. My favorite part is the ecological / CLA-based approach to training.
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.
Pricing
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Your first class is free. Keep training on a membership, or just drop in.
Start Here
My First Jiu-Jitsu Class — Fridays 5:30–6:30 PM
Your First Class
Free
A beginner orientation to find out whether this is for you — no guesswork, no pressure. Trained before? Book a free trial in any class instead.
Book your free first classMonthly Membership
Standard
$169/mo
Full access to all classes and open mat. No contracts.
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.
Drop-Ins
Visiting Seattle and want to train? Book a class — one or a few. Call or text 240-377-1410 if you need a hand.
Getting Here
Getting here without a car.
We're a short 10-minute walk from the International District / Chinatown light rail station. With Line 2 open, Northgate, Bellevue, Lynnwood and Federal Way are one seat to our door.
Buses and the First Hill streetcar stop within a few minutes' walk, and there is street parking on 8th Ave S if you would rather drive. Not sure how to get here? Call or text 240-377-1410.
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. Core is built for day zero — coaches teach every game from its most foundational version, and you will not be the only new person 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.
Am I too old to start?
Jiu-jitsu scales to the body you have. Core is built around positions and problem-solving rather than explosive athleticism, and you set your own intensity. Stopping when something hurts is normal here, not a failure.
I'm not athletic. Can I still do this?
Yes. Jiu-jitsu is a technique game, not a fitness game — Core is taught from the ground up, for people starting from zero. If you can get yourself to the gym, you're qualified.
Will I get thrown in with competitors?
Not in your first classes. You start with My First Jiu-Jitsu Class, then Core, where every game is taught from its most foundational version, coached the whole way. When you do start live rounds, you are partnered with people who know it is your first month.
Already train? Just visiting?
- Open Enrollment Coming from another gym, or ready to start on a membership.
- Drop in In Seattle for the week — book any class and come train.
- Full schedule Every class, Monday through Sunday.
Start
Your first class is free.
My First Jiu-Jitsu Class · Fridays 5:30–6:30 PM · for complete beginners. Trained before? Book a free trial in any class.
Book your free first class
Questions first? Call or text 240-377-1410.
My First Jiu-Jitsu Class Free · Fridays 5:30–6:30 PM
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