Adults
Training for yourself
Start with four coached classes for $80 — train safely, learn the fundamentals, and see what the Core curriculum actually looks like before you commit to anything.
See the adult programSeattle · International District · a 10-minute walk from Chinatown–ID station
Four classes to find out if jiu-jitsu is yours.
$80 for four coached sessions. Most people walk in having never grappled, and there is nothing to buy before the first one.
Start with four classes 5.0 on Google · 40+ reviews · no experience needed
619 8th Ave S, Seattle WA 98104 · International District's first
BJJ club
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Who are you here for?
Youth · Ages 4–7
The Genin Program
Games-based classes of about 45 minutes, Wednesdays at 4:15 PM and Saturdays at 9:15 AM.
See the youth programThe offer
The Jiu-Jitsu Kickstarter.
Four coached sessions — enough mat time to actually know how you feel about it, rather than deciding after one nervous hour. Take any class on the schedule that fits your week.
You will learn by solving positions and problems, not by memorising moves. It is why beginners here stop feeling lost quickly.
- Four coached classes 4 sessions
- Kickstarter packet — how to prepare for day one, and what happens after your four classes Included
- Beginner-safe training partners Included
- Coaching that teaches you to solve problems, not memorise moves Included
A month at the standard rate $169
$80 for all four sessions
Start your four classes 
No risk
Your $80 comes off your first month.
Come to all four classes. If you decide to keep training, the $80 credits toward month one — so you pay the $89 difference, not the full rate. Month to month after that. No contracts, cancel whenever you want.
- “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.
Start with the Kickstarter, keep training on a membership, or just drop in.
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Jiu-Jitsu Kickstarter — Four Sessions
Your First Four Classes
$80/4 sessions
Four real classes to find out whether this is for you — no guesswork, no pressure. Like what you find? Your $80 goes straight toward your first month: pay the $89 difference and you're on the standard rate.
Book Your 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. Core is where you start, and every game there 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
Four classes. Eighty dollars.
Pick a class that fits your week and book it — about a minute, and you are on the mat. We send you everything you need beforehand.
Questions first? Call or text 240-377-1410.
Jiu-Jitsu Kickstarter $80 · four classes
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