Beginner Cohort · Identity Jiu-Jitsu · Seattle
10 people start together. No experience needed.
The beginner cohort is Identity's structured on-ramp to jiu-jitsu — capped at 12, one cohort per month, built for people who've never trained a day in their life.
What Is the Cohort
The cohort is not a drop-in class.
It's a closed group of 10–12 people who start on the same date and complete the program together. That means you're never the only new person in the room. Everyone around you is figuring it out at the same pace you are.
8 classes total. One cohort opens per month. Enrollment caps at 12 — after that, the waitlist opens for the following month.
| Closed group — 10 to 12 people | You know everyone you're training with. No awkward joining mid-cycle. |
| One start date per month | Everyone begins together — no catching up, no falling behind. |
| 8 classes total | A complete introduction to jiu-jitsu — not a sampler, not a trial. |
| Capped enrollment | Real attention from instructors. Small enough that no one disappears. |
| No experience required | Zero background needed. Everyone starts from the same place. |
Pricing
Straightforward pricing. No membership required to start.
Solo Enrollment
$200
- ✓ 8 classes — one full cohort cycle
- ✓ All instruction and training materials
- ✓ Access to open mat after your cohort
- ✓ No membership required to start
Bring a Friend
$300 for two
$150 each — easier with a friend.
- ✓ Two spots in the same cohort
- ✓ Everything in solo, for both of you
- ✓ Show up together. Start together.
The Scholarship Connection
Your enrollment does more than get you on the mat.
For the first three months of our cohort program, 50% of every
enrollment goes toward funding jiu-jitsu for youth in South
Seattle who can't afford it.
Upcoming Cohorts
Next start dates.
Enrollment caps at 12. Once it's full, the waitlist opens for the following month.
Enrollment Open
May 2026
Starts May 4 · 8 classes · Mon & Wed evenings
Opens Soon
June 2026
8 classes · Mon & Wed evenings
Coming Up
July 2026
8 classes · Mon & Wed evenings
Before You Ask
Questions beginners always have.
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.
What happens if I miss a class?
Life happens. We'll make sure you know what was covered so you don't fall behind. Missing one class won't leave you lost.
Is jiu-jitsu dangerous?
The cohort is structured specifically to minimize injury risk for beginners. Instructors set the pace, no one is pushed beyond their level, and partners are matched thoughtfully within the group.
What do I need to bring or wear?
Comfortable athletic clothes — shorts and a t-shirt or rash guard. We'll tell you everything else when you sign up.
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.
Can I get a refund if the cohort isn't right for me?
Talk to us. We handle these case by case. We'd rather have a conversation than a bad experience.
Ready?
The May cohort has a few spots left.
10 people. One start date. No experience needed.