My 7 years old boy is always excited to attend BJJ class here. Coach Brandon and coach John are…read moreknowledgeable and patient, while still giving discipline as needed. Definitely recommend for everyone. They also offer other martial art and classes for adult.

The absolute best combat sports studio in Renton. No messing around, straight to the point and no…read morefree hand outs are given. Everyone works equally hard to get the results they are looking for. Coach Ruff, Brandon, Chris, and Courtney are raising the bar every single time and I'm personally very grateful for them to be able to provide such a service to the community.

My 3rd grader has been attending classes here for a year, and the kids program and coaches are…read moreoutstanding! The coaches genuinely care about the kids and their safety and progress. Staff are passionate about Jui Jitsu and it shows. My son has muscle-tone/ coordination issues and coming here has been a game changer for him - His confidence has soared. He works hard, gets much needed strength and focus exercise, and takes so much pride in his progress. Highly recommend trying it out!

This gym has a great community feel. Everyone is very friendly and always trying to help each other…read moreget better since we all remember what it feels like starting out as a beginner. The instructors are all excellent, very knowledgeable and patient. And FWIW, both the kick boxing and BJJ classes have a pretty wide age range, and both men and women, so all are welcome.

A fantastic gym. Clean mats, clean (super fancy) bathrooms with showers, benches, and lockers,…read morechairs for parents and beanbags for siblings to hang out during class. I started training here this year with my daughter, she is brand new to jiu jitsu and to this area. Seeing her confidence bloom as she learned and made friends has been worth every penny. Her younger sister just started here after begging to join her older sister. She has a blast and after class she always falls asleep exhausted, no more crazy bedtime (definitely a plus!) The professors are knowledgeable and polite, the members are supportive of each other, and the environment is just so welcoming. I cannot recommend this gym enough. I hope to see you there!

Class was fun with great details by Professor John. The academy itself is very nice and has locker…read morerooms complete with showers!

This is an excellent BJJ and Muay Thai gym with kind and attentive instructors for kids and adults…read morealike.

Great gym!! I was visiting the area over New Years from San Diego and thought I'd take a class. I…read moreemailed ahead of time and they got back to me by the next day. Professor Jessica Santos was teaching the adult fundamentals class and was incredibly welcoming and helpful. I had to rent a gi because I left mine at home. She showed me around the gym and a purple belt introduced himself and welcomed me to the gym. The class was 2 hrs which was about all my body could handle- I started training in SD in September but hadn't been consistent the past month and was out of shape! The warm up was gentle and good for all abilities. All the students were very nice and definitely a wide range of experience which was great. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Mercer/Bellevue/Factoria area!! Thank you T3MA for the warm welcome and great rolls.

Kypros, and all the instructors at Gracie Seattle have made class an encouraging and positive…read moreenvironment since day 1 of my training. Classes offered 5 days a week make it extremely easy to get in to train no matter your schedule. If you are hesitant to join, jump in and try it out! You will leave feeling challenged and accomplished, ready to come back for the next one. ~JD

My teen daughter and I started taking Gracie self-defense Jiu-Jitsu classes together, and it has…read morebeen an incredible experience! The instructors are so patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging, creating a supportive environment where everyone feels welcome. I love that we get to learn these essential self-defense skills side by side--it's both empowering and a great bonding experience. If you're considering trying it, I highly recommend it!

Great coaches, very modern approach to jiu jitsu in regard to what's being taught here. Plenty of…read moretime for open mat after class and students aren't egotistical. Great community as well.

Nice welcoming people, knowledgeable instructors, fun to learn something new. Definitely have to…read moreuse your brain and your body!

My family loves this place. My two boys have been coming here since it opened and are always…read moreexcited for class. They go to one class and train in their Gi, another class they will train no Gi and Friday nights we come for wrestling. One thing I really like is I get to strength train with a professional coach while my kids are rolling on the mats. We all leave tired and feeling accomplished!

I had planned a work trip up to Seattle and I usually try to find a school nearby to counter all…read morethe sodium heavy company meals and drinks that I expect on work trips. Midnight Jiu-Jitsu was nowhere near the offices I needed to visit nor my hotel. Honestly, what intrigued me was the non-profit model that Midnight had and they allow you a free week's trial, again a week is usually very generous by most school standards and usually for absolute newbs; it's sometimes a nice surprise not to pay for a drop-in or mat fee but you shouldn't expect it, it's a business, respect that. The evening of class, I tried to get there early, evening fighting through rush hour traffic. What I didn't count on was how f'ing difficult it was to find parking. I grabbed my gear bag and ran into class about 15 minutes late. I knew from their website that they gave permission to come late or leave early. As background, depending on the school coming late is anywhere from a minor faux pas to an egregious trespass. Despite knowing this, I was expecting to just sit out and just watch or knock out burpees or push ups. Instead, someone came over when there was a break in the class. I got briefed on what to do and was allowed to change in the back and join the class. Tom and Aaron were there but they just said to call them by their names, again depending on the school titles are a big thing. The class was fun, the rolls were challenging and I learned a couple things. Moreover, I stuck around until closing and got to just sit and chat with Aaron and apologize for my lateness which was totally brushed off as not a big deal. If I'm ever visiting again, I'm going to head back up there-it was enjoyable physically, mentally and socially.

This is the place to train in Seattle! Great people with lots of knowledge and a welcoming…read moreenvironment. Perfect place to learn and develop yourself!

We have been with Sensei Tom at Highlands Judo Dojo for over 2 years now, and I feel so very…read morefortunate. I brought my son in as a wild, high energy 7 year old who couldn't sit still in class for 5 minutes (let alone stop talking for a second ), who at 9 is a respectful, attentive, active participant in all his classes (judo and at school). He is in great shape now and really strives to learn in class. I couldn't be more proud of the young man he is becoming, and I think I owe so much of that to judo, and more specifically, Sensei Tom and Highlands judo dojo. Sensei Tom is an incredibly patient and attentive teacher, who grew up himself in judo and uses his own stories to help the kids understand the important of respect and tradition. The dojo is clean and safe and follows all of the (ever changing) Covid guidelines. My son couldn't be happier, and we as a family could not be more grateful. Highly, truly recommend.

Our 6 year-old was interested in trying martial arts as a hobby. We checked out a scary Cobra Kai…read morejui-jitsu dojo, a fuzzy cheeseball karate dojo and went to the open house of Highlands Judo Dojo. After the open house and meeting Sensei Tom, we decided to try this place as well. Sensei Tom has one heck of a job wrangling everybody from age 6 to 60 in his classes. He's a freaking SAINT when you see his youngest class. Sensei Tom is the perfect mix of patience and discipline for that age group. He must get frustrated at times but it doesn't show. I love watching the kids try new exercises and work together. The dojo itself is clean, doesn't smell, and perfectly simple.