Seattle's International District has its first BJJ community — and we built it for you.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi & No-Gi) in Seattle, WA
Seattle's International District's first and only BJJ club. Constraints-Led Approach coaching and a welcoming community built for beginners. Free Community Week the first week of every month.
From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
BJJ · All Levels
Community Week
Never tried jiu-jitsu? Start here.
The first week of every month is free. All Foundations and intro classes, completely free — no experience needed, no credit card. Just show up and train.
BJJ · Gi & No-Gi
Open Enrollment
Already training or just moved to Seattle
Jump straight in — no waiting, no beginner orientation. Gi and No-Gi classes, open mat, and a real training community coached with the Constraints-Led Approach.
BJJ · Visitors
Drop-In
Visiting Seattle?
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.
BJJ · Women
Free Women's Jiu-Jitsu
All women, all levels
A free women's jiu-jitsu class on Friday evenings (5:30 PM) — a welcoming, supportive space to train.
How we train
The Constraints-Led Approach
Identity is coached using the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) — a sports-science methodology where you learn by solving real problems through games instead of memorizing fixed drills. Skills built under pressure hold up under pressure.
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Game-based learning
You solve live, constrained problems from day one — discovering what works for your body against real resistance.
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Built for beginners
Community Week is designed for people on day zero. You won't be the only beginner in the room, and safety is the first rule on the mat.
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Gi & No-Gi
Foundations and All-Levels classes in both gi and no-gi, plus open mat — a complete training week.
The same framework behind Standard Jiu-Jitsu in Rockville, MD · Powered by GrapplingU
About
Why train at Identity Jiu-Jitsu
Identity Jiu-Jitsu is Seattle's International District's first and only Brazilian jiu-jitsu 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.
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. It's the same framework behind Standard Jiu-Jitsu in Rockville, Maryland, now running here in Seattle. We offer both Gi and No-Gi classes, and we're the most transit-accessible gym in the city — four blocks from the International District / Chinatown light rail station.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At Identity 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.
Coach & Owner. Tuan leads Identity Jiu-Jitsu using the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) — focusing on problem-solving and live situations instead of just drilling moves. He's built Identity into a welcoming, ego-free community in the heart of Seattle's International District.
Zico
Coach. Zico coaches Gi and No-Gi classes at Identity, helping students of every level build their game in a supportive, principle-based training environment.
Schedule
Weekly class schedule
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
Foundation Open Mat No-Gi / All Levels
Monday
5:15 PMIntro to BJJ
6:15 PMFoundations No-Gi
7:15 PMAll Levels No-Gi
Tuesday
5:30 PMFoundations No-Gi
6:30 PMAll Levels Gi
Wednesday
5:15 PMIntro to BJJ
6:15 PMFoundations No-Gi
7:15 PMAll Levels No-Gi
Thursday
5:30 PMFoundations No-Gi
6:30 PMAll Levels Gi
Friday
5:30 PMFree Women's Jiu-Jitsu
6:30 PMOpen Mat
Saturday
10:00 AMAll Levels No-Gi
11:00 AMCommunity Open Mat
Sunday
5:00 PMCommunity Open Mat
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Life on the mats
Real training, real people. Tap any photo to take a closer look.
What students say
Loved by our community
★★★★★5.0 from 40 Google reviews
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I have never played a combat sport in my entire life and now I am almost a year in this gym. The people are just so nice and kind. They want the best for your growth and teach you how to find your style and what works best for you. There are always community events where you get to know each other better. It feels both a place for growth and nourishment — physically and mentally. If anyone gives it a try, please come say hi to me!
JBJulie B.Google review“
I checked out about 5 other gyms in the area before I came here. This gym teaches both gi and no-gi and the no-gi classes follow an ecological dynamics approach. Great instruction from all the coaches. But most importantly the gym puts effort into making a great community. The teammates are very skilled and everyone is very friendly. Best gym I have ever trained at!
AKAndrew K.Google review“
This is the only cool place in Seattle. The only third space where you build a real community. They transformed me from zero skill into someone who walks freely through downtown at night. Diverse and welcoming. No egos. They don't hand out promotions easily which is how you know it's legit.
ADAndreas D.Google review“
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.
APAndrew P.Google review“
One of the best gyms in Seattle. The vibe is welcoming and friendly. My favorite part is the ecological / CLA-based approach to training.
TPThomas P.Google review“
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.
JHJacob H.Google review
Contact
Come train with us
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.
★★★★★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. The people are just so nice and kind. They want the best for your growth and teach you how to find your style and what works best for you. There are always community events where you get to know each other better. It feels both a place for growth and nourishment — physically and mentally. If anyone gives it a try, please come say hi to me!”
— Julie B.
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