This place is great. I called around several BJJ gyms when I started a little over 3.5 years ago…read moreand the owner got back with me right away and offered to have me come by for a free trial class. I started out with my son and found it to be a great bonding experience for the two of us. He has since left for college and I keep going because it has become a great part of my life. I'm almost 50 and in possibly the greatest shape of my life thanks to this gym. There are lots of other people to roll with and everyone is super friendly. The owner has a good sense of humor and teaches very clearly. The technique definitely works and you get an opportunity to test it out as new people of all shapes and size come join the gym regularly. There is always someone better for you to roll with and if you hang around long enough, there will be more and more people you are better than. It's fun either way.

The best family oriented technical training gym for miles and miles...I moved from Miami and…read morebounced around gyms trying to connect to the people and their styles and overall knowledge...trying to find a piece of home and to be honest from day 1 it felt like home. Coach David is beyond knowledgeable, understands the versatile styles of BJJ and really connects with everyone to really understand their background so he can help strengthen your weaknesses and work on your strengths. Overall moving hours away from home was tough but being here at Carlson Gracie hot box mma made the move so much easier. Love this facility and the family

This gym is really friendly. For as much knowledge and hard work that is put in at this MMA gym,…read morethey still make it feel like fun. They have kickboxing, wrestling, Jiujitsu, boxing, and all around MMA. There are kids classes, adult classes, and professional MMA fighters that train here. If you want self defense, or want to start getting more serious in the sport, both of those options will suite you here. I will be suggesting this gym to my friends and family.

Incredible coach, facility, and members. Everyone is very courteous and helpful. There is a team…read morementality amongst all the members. It has been a fun and exciting new experience. My husband has learned something new each time he's been able to attend and made new friends each day as well. If you are looking for a place to train, learn, get a killer workout, and meet some new folks, this is the place for you!

Five Stars . I recommend this for anyone who is looking for a strength boost and a wonderful…read morebalance in your body. I recommend it for this community. Go and learn! Stay healthy.

Thieves. I signed my…read moreelementary school aged nephew up for a 3-month membership so he could try it out. My nephew lives in the area & I live in California. We have different last names. It took me a while to realize that after the 3-month period ended, I was still being charged. After tracking down Edgard, the owner, he would only communicate via text. After some crazy back-and-forth it turned out HE USED MY CREDIT CARD TO PAY FOR ANOTHER CLIENT'S CLASSES. I realized this, that's right, I realized it, he didn't, after he sent me some screen shots (I'll upload them here), showing the picture and personal information of an adult man, John Meyers, who is decidedly not my elementary aged nephew. Also, please note that that Edgard also sent me private information of one of his clients. What's worse I doubt he realizes what a violation this is. Edgard said he would return my money in a few days. He did not. I asked again after a month he said he needed more time to figure out how with his team how this happened. I told him he could figure that out on his own time. He still did not refund my money. I went to my credit card company and they did refund partially but since some of the charges were so old they would not refund those. They attempted several times to contact Edgard but he would not answer his phone or call them back. His actions are unethical, inept, and with zero regard. Do business with this person at your own risk. **I was able to track down John Meyers and spoke with his wife who had realized that they were not being charged & thought it was odd. After many months they were also unable to get Edgard to speak with them. Unfortunately, even though they know that I paid for their classes, they did not offer to give me back the money either.

I went to a bunch of the gyms when I moved to the area and Control Jiu Jitsu had the best…read moreinstruction/ vibe/ people/ facility hands down. Easy pick.

Best coaching, great crowd and vibe. Free trial!read more

Warning! REMOVE your shoes before walking on their facility floors. They pride themselves on being…read morea very clean facility. They will tell you if you forget. Many people attend this club and seem to be loyal and dedicated. They are helpful with anyone who is new if you are serious about whatever you are signing up for. The owners are hardworking and dedicated. It's a family owned and operated business. They have great achievements under their belts. Music played here is PG-13, not good for the little ears. (Unless that's what they hear at home) Children are not allowed to hangout during your workout session unsupervised. They have limited seating for those who are waiting on someone. They lack parking spaces. I can't wait until they have a building on their own with better parking.

Kinda pricey for what I was looking for. Wasn't impressed by the lack of knowledge by the young…read morelady who answered the phone. I will continue looking elsewhere.

It's honestly an amazing academy and a strong community of veterans, first responders, construction…read moreworkers, athletes, computer engineers and much more. Extremely diverse, but all positive vibes always! Definitely should stop by if you're in the area!!

Update! Still…read moretraining here and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!! Our whole family trains here and we are hoping to continue to for years to come! If you are looking for a practical self defense in a place that is family friendly, encouraging and uplifting, you need to check them out!

Great Jiu Jitsu, great environment. Will train with Renato and his crew anytime I visit. Thank you…read morefor having me!

From the owner: There are three groups of mixed martial arts for children, both boys and girls: mini groundfighters…read more4-6; Groundfighters are 7-12 and Teens 13-17. Children learn age-appropriate techniques of jiu jitsu, self defense, wrestling and striking while maintaining discipline, respect and self confidence. We offer afterschool transportation and homework assistance. We have women's fitness classes in the late afternoon and boxing with Paul Gavoni aka Paulie Gloves.

The most important thing about a martial arts dojo is the learning environment. Drew and Chrissie…read moreare awesome owners/instructors who set an amazing family-like and welcoming vibe for everyone at Framework. Whether you are a beginner in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or a weathered veteran, Drew and Chrissie wrap you in a culture that welcomes you and brings the best out of you, at the same time. I have been at Framework for the past 2.5 years and have trained at a variety of schools in Seattle, out of state, and abroad over the past 6 years. Seeing what Drew and Chrissie offered at the dojo, I brought not only my kids but also my wife. Yes, my entire family trains at Framework because of the overall warmth. But don't get me wrong - Framework is not an easy training environment. The training partners here are top-notch. White Belts all the way up to Black Belts. There is an absolute murderers row of gals and guys. But they aren't "out to get you." Instead, they are out to bring the best out of you. If you are looking for a BJJ dojo in Seattle, look no further. Welcome to Framework BJJ!

Very welcoming gym, great community and educated staff. I have been going for 6 months and have…read moregotten in significantly better shape. Highly recommend this gym.

I love this place!! Everyone is so kind, welcoming, and helpful. I have been going to the Friday…read morewoman's class for the past month and every time I learn something new. I like that every part of the class the instructors make sure you understand and go around helping everyone learn. I highly recommend especially for woman

Great bjj/ striking program in this academy for kids, men and women. Professor Justin and Coach…read moreChaz are excellent in their craft. They explain and patient for you to learn the proper technique. It's a friendly and not intimidating environment especially for a woman like me to train and learn self defense. Not just the coaches but everybody are friendly and treat you with respect. To sum it up this is a great gym.