942 N 95th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Northwest Jiu-Jitsu Academy is one of the oldest and largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in the Seattle area, taught by 4th-degree Machado black belt and 3-time world champion Brian J. Johnson.
Where do I start? Brian is one of the most patient, collected, and direct teacher’s I’ve worked with, and I’m a teacher myself. The community is nothing short of a mirrored reflection of the humility, respect, and levity that he brings everyday to both training on the mat, and his relationships with all the students. If you’re just starting BJJ, this is the place. If you’re experienced and are looking to take your game to the next level and join a welcoming and badass community, this is the place. See you there.
Posted 1 year agoDropped in here while visiting the area. Great gym. Clean mats with a nice strength/conditioning area. Technical instruction. Training partners in the 11AM class to suit a wide range of skill levels. Would feel comfortable here as a beginner or experienced competitor.
Posted 1 year agoI joined Northwest Jiu Jitsu as a brown belt because I was looking for a more convenient place to train given where I work, and the fact that I can only train in the mornings. After reviewing the reviews here on Yelp, I decided to give it a try. After my first class, I knew this was the perfect place for me to continue training. I have now been training here for nearly a year, and couldn't be happier. Brian Johnson is a great teacher, talented Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, and extremely approachable when you have questions about techniques. When watching him teach, you can see that he has a real passion for Jiu-Jitsu and teaching. The facility and mats are immaculate, I've never seen a cleaner school. The students are extremely friendly - there are no egos here. I strongly recommend Northwest Jiu Jitsu to anyone looking to get into Jiu Jitsu for the first time, or if you are looking to change schools.
Posted 9 years agoI can't say enough great things about this gym and about Prof. Brian Johnson. I was hesitant to start BJJ for lots of reasons. But Brian helped with everything along the way and has even gone out of his way to do private sessions with me to make sure I always feel 100% comfortable. The gym is very clean and does not smell at all compared to other gyms I have been to in the Seattle area. The community at the gym is friendly and everyone is super helpful, Brian has really created a great environment for everyone to learn from each other. The instruction from Prof. Brian is top notch, he is very passionate and a great teacher. He is great at explaining things and using analogies as well as super patient. Love this place!
Posted 7 years agoProf. Brian Johnson is an excellent BJJ instructor and has a great deal of experience in other martial arts as well. As a former high school wrestler, I found the transition into BJJ to be very intuitive, it feels like an extension of my wrestling background. I've been attending class here for about 6 months. Even if you have no martial arts experience I highly recommend it.
Posted 6 years ago