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GB Yakima...
Dude, too soon
GB Yakima...
If in Seattle, it's Marcelo's IMO although the GB association hasnalot of schools also but Marcelo is the godfather for sure and his gym is full of all levels from BB (usually 4 at each class) to new whites. All are treated nice.
If you're down south, UFC fighter Jeff Houghland has a great thing going at his gym
http://www.combatsportfitness.com/
Great Gi JJ with a real strong local MMA gym and affiliation with Foster JJ.
Also Ring Demon is a legit gym, a little more hardcore.
Rodrigo is a great instructor too.
Straight Blast gym in West Seattle is an awesome gym, I've trained at all the GB's around here, and skip by a few on my way to SB. Consider visiting them.
Haven't they gone through a few different instructors in there short existence? Who is teaching the BJJ over there now? When I'm in WA, I actually live in West Seattle, down on Alki Beach.
Jamel Kennedy, a purple belt and friend of mine from when we trained at GB Seattle, owns the business and teaches BJJ there. They had a black belt teaching initially and were under the Saulo Ribeiro banner but that partnership ended over money issues.
It's a young, growing school and Jamel may not be a black belt, but that school is his life, and he seems seriously committed to it. I think he's doing a great job of growing the program and I also think anyone could learn some good stuff from him. I also think SBGi is a top notch affiliation. Jamel and Sonia are doing a lot to advance women's BJJ in the Northwest as well. So it would be a good choice too if you are near West Seattle.
Yep, they have one.
http://sbgseattle.com
I may have to check it out, my boy was training with Cindy for awhile but once she closed up and went back to GB he has been only doing wrestling.
Cindy's kids program at GB Kirkland is excellent, and now she's built up a great adult program too. That's where I train 3 days a week.
Let's not forget Dennis Hallman's place down South.