Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Okinawan Karate & Aikido in Bothell, WA. A laid-back, family-friendly dojo where strangers become training partners — and training partners become family. Book a free intro class.
From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
Pedro Sauer Jiu Jitsu emphasizes technical precision, efficiency, and intelligent training. Built on leverage and timing rather than strength, the system teaches you how to control and overcome larger opponents through proper mechanics and structured progression.
Ki-Totejutsu (Key-Toe-Tay-Joot-Sue) is an Okinawan karate system built for practical self-protection. It blends powerful strikes and kicks with clinching, throws, and joint locks, adaptable at both long and short range.
Aikido will work your body in totally new ways, building muscles you never even knew you had. A blended, defensive art that develops balance, coordination, and calm under pressure.
Structured, coach-led classes that give children the tools and skills they need to overcome daily obstacles — building confidence, focus, and discipline while giving parents a much-needed break.
Open training time to spar, drill, and meet others you may not interact with in regular classes. BJJ Open Mat and Karate Open Mat throughout the week.
At Evergreen Karate & Jiu Jitsu, we've built a laid-back, welcoming culture where families feel at home the moment they walk in. Our academy runs on encouragement, laughter, hard work, and mutual respect. Kids gain confidence. Teens find direction. Adults rediscover strength they didn't know they had. And somewhere along the way, strangers become training partners — and training partners become family. We believe martial arts is for everyone. Age, background, experience — none of that matters here. What matters is showing up. Yes, you'll learn real, practical skills to protect yourself. You'll get stronger. You'll improve your focus and discipline. But what surprises most people is how much better they feel mentally. Stress drops. Confidence rises. Community replaces isolation. We don't just teach martial arts — we build resilient people. And we do it together.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At Evergreen Karate & Jiu Jitsu, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.
Owner & founder of Evergreen Karate & Jiu Jitsu. Sensei George has been training in martial arts for over 20 years. He holds an Executive Masters in Health Care Administration and a BS in Nursing from the UW. Beyond EKJJ, he founded the nonprofit EastWest Food Rescue — moving 8 million+ pounds of food in 18 weeks — and continues to serve his community during times of disaster. He is married with three daughters.
Head BJJ Instructor. Bryan runs the Adult BJJ program at EKJJ and is among a handful of instructors worldwide to have received all of his belts and degrees from eighth-degree red-and-black belt Master Pedro Sauer — who received his black belt directly from Gracie Jiu Jitsu founder Helio Gracie and his son Rickson. A former state and regional champion gymnast and a pro wrestler for nearly 20 years, Bryan also hosts the nationally syndicated radio show 'Wrestling Observer Live'.
Adult BJJ Instructor. Matthew received his black belt in 2014 from Professor Micah Reyes at Gracie Barra Ballard in Seattle. His practice is focused on pedagogy, with an emphasis on the basic physical principles that inform a deep understanding of Jiu-Jitsu. Off the mats he is a freelance writer, professional cycling coach, and Safesport-certified instructor who has worked with athletes from absolute beginner to World Champion level.
Adult BJJ Instructor. 'Hawaiian' Chris received his black belt from Bryan Alvarez and Matthew Hill in July 2024. He started BJJ in 2012 as a fun way to exercise and was instantly hooked. Chris' classes blend traditional and modern techniques in his laid-back Hawaiian style — perfect for practitioners of all levels. Outside of Jiu Jitsu, Chris is a structural engineer and lives in Kenmore with his family.
Coach. Beau leads kids and adult BJJ classes and is a favorite among the families at Evergreen — patient, encouraging, and known for making class fun for the kids while taking the art seriously.
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
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I'm a long-time mixed-martial artist, and my kids are now of the age where I want them to learn the martial arts. We enrolled them into the kids BJJ class, and it's fantastic. Beau is a wonderful coach; he's very patient and makes the class fun for the kids. I enrolled myself into the early morning BJJ class as well and have been enjoying it. Anyway I really do recommend this place, especially for the kiddos!
Evergreen Karate has been a wonderful experience for us! My son is 7 and is taking the Jiu Jitsu classes and absolutely loves it. The teacher is great, friendly and fair, the other students are very kind and help direct my son in what to do when partnered with him. He is slowly building his confidence when wrestling students. It's a fun engaging class! Thank you!
Went to Evergreen for the two weeks or so I was in town. Great team — folks who are friendly but who also take the sport (jiu jitsu) seriously. Professors Chris, Mark, Matt, Beau, and Thomas are all knowledgable and helpful. Will definitely make the effort to return next time I'm in town.
Questions before your first class? Reach out — we're happy to help.
No contract. No commitment. Just come train with us for a week and see what modern grappling instruction feels like. If it's not for you, no hard feelings.
“I'm a long-time mixed-martial artist, and my kids are now of the age where I want them to learn the martial arts. We enrolled them into the kids BJJ class, and it's fantastic. Beau is a wonderful coach; he's very patient and makes the class fun for the kids. I enrolled myself into the early morning BJJ class as well and have been enjoying it. Anyway I really do recommend this place, especially for the kiddos!”
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