- Joined
- Aug 13, 2010
- Messages
- 1,204
- Reaction score
- 0
There's an Alliance gym in Boise, ID for what it's worth. Mitch Coats is the instructor. He has an affiliate in Humboldt Bay, CA also.
BJJ Schools in WA State.
- Thread starter SnappedLeg
- Start date
There's an Alliance gym in Boise, ID for what it's worth. Mitch Coats is the instructor. He has an affiliate in Humboldt Bay, CA also.
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2010
- Messages
- 3,953
- Reaction score
- 3
and all of these schools are in an area of about seventy or so miles. and that's not even all of them.
- Joined
- May 17, 2005
- Messages
- 28,630
- Reaction score
- 30
Last edited:
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2010
- Messages
- 3,953
- Reaction score
- 3
You will not be far from British Columbia, so you could check for schools there too. I will be trying for a promotion at my work, one of the places is in Bellingham.
If you've never been there before, it is a pretty cool little city. You should drive out to Deception Pass on your trip. It is freaking awesome.
- Joined
- Sep 2, 2007
- Messages
- 1,079
- Reaction score
- 4
And if you check out deception pass, drive up Mt. Erie (one of my rock climbing haunts) drivable to the summit, and amazing views on all sides
- Joined
- Apr 24, 2007
- Messages
- 2,796
- Reaction score
- 3
I've trained at Ring Demon when I was a white belt (no gi class). I really liked the students and instructor, I think his name is Eric, and I also think he fought in one of the earlier ADCCs as well. There was a focus on wrestling, which is good and just the atmosphere and demeanor of everyone was focused and cool.
I had a really bizarre experience at Marcelo Alonso's school as a blue belt, while he was out of town. I did the boxing class, and the coach was real cool, but the BJJ class was taught by a purple belt that was super hostile and wouldn't let me spar because, "we don't even know you, bro." That's an exact quote. I posted about it once and a few of Alonso's students contact me, as well as Alonso himself inviting me back the next time I was in town (I dated a few girls in Seattle so I used to be there to hang out a lot). I went back, Marcelo was there, taught a great class and everyone was super accommodating and friendly and it was a really good experience. The students asked me to describe the purple belt who had taught the class that was weird and they said they thought they knew who I was referring to and he wasn't with them anymore. Regardless, I would recommend either school.
EDIT: Also for what it's worth, Ring Demon was kind of far out of the way, my friend that was a student there pick me up and drove, and it was a hike from the U if I remember correctly. When I went to Marcelo Alonso's I want to stay I was staying near Green Lake, and it was a short walk through really cool, pretty neighborhoods.
I had a really bizarre experience at Marcelo Alonso's school as a blue belt, while he was out of town. I did the boxing class, and the coach was real cool, but the BJJ class was taught by a purple belt that was super hostile and wouldn't let me spar because, "we don't even know you, bro." That's an exact quote. I posted about it once and a few of Alonso's students contact me, as well as Alonso himself inviting me back the next time I was in town (I dated a few girls in Seattle so I used to be there to hang out a lot). I went back, Marcelo was there, taught a great class and everyone was super accommodating and friendly and it was a really good experience. The students asked me to describe the purple belt who had taught the class that was weird and they said they thought they knew who I was referring to and he wasn't with them anymore. Regardless, I would recommend either school.
EDIT: Also for what it's worth, Ring Demon was kind of far out of the way, my friend that was a student there pick me up and drove, and it was a hike from the U if I remember correctly. When I went to Marcelo Alonso's I want to stay I was staying near Green Lake, and it was a short walk through really cool, pretty neighborhoods.
No passport. Plus it looks to be an hour away. Generally, when I visit a client I won't have the time to drive an hour each way. Therefore, I have to find something very close.
I've been training in Seattle since 2012 now.
I first checked out Marcelo Alonso's and Gracie Barra. I had very positive experiences at both gyms. MA's was very friendly and inviting. When I visited, they were preparing for a tournament, so everyone was just doing live positional drilling. GB's facility is dope, and there is a wide variety of training partners with high skill.
I ultimately joined Mat Chess MMA (very close to the University of Washington). I originally was apprehensive to check it out because I wanted to find a gym with a focus on BJJ (not MMA0, but the instructor, Andrew Perkins, is a total beast on the mat in every position. He's a black belt under Dave Ginsberg (Mario Sperry BB). He is a big guy -- 215-220 lbs -- with an absolutely sick, dynamic bottom game. He has a very strong butterfly, x-guard, and omoplata game and a very hard guard to pass. When he is on top, the pressure passing is a nightmare. Also, Andrew trains with all his students. In my near 7 years of training, no one has wrecked me the way Andrew has/does.
Mat Chess has a cool grappling schedule with no-gi on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and wrestling followed by gi BJJ on Tuesday and Thursday. Open mat is Saturday. On Sunday's, Andrew has an open door policy to all other brown/black belts in the Seattle area to come in to train. We have a wide variety of training partners of different sizes and styles -- tons of blues, several purples, and a couple brown belts.
Conclusion, there are many great options for BJJ training in Seattle. Personally, I've had a great experience at Mat Chess MMA and have felt my game reach a new level due to the training I've received there.
http://www.matchessmma.com/
I first checked out Marcelo Alonso's and Gracie Barra. I had very positive experiences at both gyms. MA's was very friendly and inviting. When I visited, they were preparing for a tournament, so everyone was just doing live positional drilling. GB's facility is dope, and there is a wide variety of training partners with high skill.
I ultimately joined Mat Chess MMA (very close to the University of Washington). I originally was apprehensive to check it out because I wanted to find a gym with a focus on BJJ (not MMA0, but the instructor, Andrew Perkins, is a total beast on the mat in every position. He's a black belt under Dave Ginsberg (Mario Sperry BB). He is a big guy -- 215-220 lbs -- with an absolutely sick, dynamic bottom game. He has a very strong butterfly, x-guard, and omoplata game and a very hard guard to pass. When he is on top, the pressure passing is a nightmare. Also, Andrew trains with all his students. In my near 7 years of training, no one has wrecked me the way Andrew has/does.
Mat Chess has a cool grappling schedule with no-gi on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and wrestling followed by gi BJJ on Tuesday and Thursday. Open mat is Saturday. On Sunday's, Andrew has an open door policy to all other brown/black belts in the Seattle area to come in to train. We have a wide variety of training partners of different sizes and styles -- tons of blues, several purples, and a couple brown belts.
Conclusion, there are many great options for BJJ training in Seattle. Personally, I've had a great experience at Mat Chess MMA and have felt my game reach a new level due to the training I've received there.
http://www.matchessmma.com/
Last edited:
- Joined
- Sep 2, 2007
- Messages
- 1,079
- Reaction score
- 4
I also recommend this school. Andrew is also a high school teacher and very intelligent
- Joined
- Aug 23, 2009
- Messages
- 4,543
- Reaction score
- 1
Only 1 I believe. Since then Jei has taken over and is doing an amazing job.
They have a good kids program, couple kids in there are beasts on the competition mat.
- Joined
- Aug 27, 2008
- Messages
- 10,166
- Reaction score
- 0
I competed against a purple belt named Noah from Mat Chess at the last Revolution. He was good, I lost on points.
- Joined
- May 17, 2005
- Messages
- 28,630
- Reaction score
- 30
Do you know who teaches the kids program? I may have t stop in there, but I couldn't find a schedule on the website. Nit sure when the kids train......
- Joined
- Jan 27, 2011
- Messages
- 3,160
- Reaction score
- 892
Ivan Salaverry MMA is doing BJJ too: https://www.facebook.com/ivan.s.mma
So now you have a bunch of no gi monsters slapping on the gi...
Best bang for the buck. Unlimited classes (bjj, no gi, boxing, MT, and fight training), the chance to train with pros, and in downtown seattle (in an area with plenty of parking)!
He recently expanded into the office right next to the gym. Come train with us.
So now you have a bunch of no gi monsters slapping on the gi...
Best bang for the buck. Unlimited classes (bjj, no gi, boxing, MT, and fight training), the chance to train with pros, and in downtown seattle (in an area with plenty of parking)!
He recently expanded into the office right next to the gym. Come train with us.
Yeah, Noah is a cerebral and tough grappler. He's my main training partner. Did you get to experience his nasty overhook butterfly sweep? That seems to be one of his superpowers.
- Joined
- Aug 27, 2008
- Messages
- 10,166
- Reaction score
- 0
Yep, I was prepared to battle for a takedown, but he pulled butterfly guard and got me with that sweep almost immediately.
- Joined
- Jun 2, 2013
- Messages
- 8,055
- Reaction score
- 5,801
- Joined
- Aug 23, 2009
- Messages
- 4,543
- Reaction score
- 1
Sorry for the late reply, what age? I can find out for yea. Sonia and Jei teach the kids.
Ok so possible place I might move is in the Auburn area. Been researching GB at federal way and Foster's. Been leaning towards Foster because it seems like a great place with really legit instructors. One thing I could not find was the membership fees. Anyone here knows?
