My 8 y/o has been training here for a few months and has had a very positive experience thus far. He has been much more confident in his mind and body and the regular instruction he receives three days a week contributes highly to regulation and focus. I have been very impressed with the instructors and owner as they have been very centered around developing the childrens ability while making this a fun and engaging experience. This has also done wonders for my sons social skills, an area that he has been emerging in since he was very little. The one on one practice he gets with his peers creates unique connections between him and his classmates that I have not seen him develop anywhere else. This is definitely a place I recommend for anyone who wants to feel stronger, more confident, and have a sense of community. The facility is very clean and has great air circulation as well as a phenomenal staff. I highly recommend this place to anyone interested in learning BJJ.

The academy has a great atmosphere! Very welcoming instructors and students alike. It’s clean, well organized and run by professionals! Amazing kids program that has my son excited for the next class. Highly recommend!

My daughter and I both train here. It seems unlikely that a sport where you try to choke each other and break each others arms would be the foundation for a positive and encouraging learning environment. However, that is exactly what GBNE is.There are two broad categories I use to measure the quality of a martial arts gym. The first is the instruction. Do the teachers actually care about teaching? Are they available for questions? Do they emphasize fundamentals? The second is the consistency of the student body. How often do people show up? Is the environment learning-focused? Is there a culture of growth-mindset vs fixed-mindset? Yes to all at GBNE.Big thanks to Joel and all the instructors. Were grateful to be a part of this community!

Ive been training here for over 8 months. The professors are extremely good and the regular students are extremely dedicated. Everyone is very professional, they all genuinely care for each other. Class sizes are small enough that you get a lot of individualized training and feedback. The training is a great work out; Ive lost 6 inches off my waist and Im feeling like Im in the best shape of my life. Every day I go to academy, I feel like Im a better fighter than the day before. The training Ive received these last 8 months will absolutely help me in my law enforcement and military career and in my life in general.

My 5 y/o has been training here for several months now, and I have seen his strength, confidence, and overall body awareness improve a great deal in that time. Filipe is a wonderful teacher. Joel is always kind and engaging, quick to respond by phone whenever questions have come up. Overall atmosphere is friendly, clean, and welcoming for all. Highly recommend this studio for anyone interested in BJJ.

Been going for three weeks so far and I’m loving this place. The instructors are super nice and helpful!

Visiting WA and coming from another Gracie Barra in Arizona - I am impressed! I appreciate how welcoming Professor Felipe, Joel and the other students are - I immediately felt at home even in a new city. Awesome class and the 1:1 attention was super helpful. I would highly recommend this studio for anyone in the Seattle area - I will definitely be back!

Very helpful, very willing to teach and bring in new members. Everyone there is very nice, its like having am extended family. Great place to learn new skills and they know what they are doing.

My kid has been coming for a few months a loooves it! We switched over from Kung fu with the COVID pandemic because we got tired of driving downtown and we’re glad we made the change!

This is a great place to learn BJJ. The instructors are really friendly and helpful. Everyone including the other students are kind and helpful. Highly recommend this place for sport or self defense.

Great academy! Ive trained at other larger academies where I felt fairly lost as a beginner, but here with the smaller class size I get much more 1x1 attention. I would highly recommend for someone earlier on their jiu jitsu journey (like me ;)

Professor is incredible in the kids classes and the price is fantastic!

I love the jujitsu training at GB Northeast. Professors Joel and Felipe are great instructors, and the entire school is incredibly welcoming. Also an added perk is that I can get an acai bowl after class.

What can I say...its my second home! Ive been at this gym since it opened and been training BJJ for over 5 years now, my 9 year old trains as well. This jiu jitsu academy is community oriented, family friendly and professional. Instruction is excellent and you can count on lots of 1:1 help when needed. Lots of care and support for beginners. Highly recommended, speaking from experience.

My 5 year old went to Gracie Barra NE Seattle for a year and I cannot over state how much it’s done for his overall physical and mental developement. With movement and strenght training he now excells in dance and all other areas.The instructors are very patient and knowlegeable. Atmosphere -supportive and friendly.I could not help but start going myself. Can greatly recommend. It’s never a bad day if I could make it to a class.

I joined in July with no previous experience. The instructors are knowledgeable and caring. If you areinterested in self defense, competition, or health and fitness they match the instruction to your goals. They have created a family of students both old, young, and in between where you can train hard and be safe. There is a revolving curriculum that trains a particular set of fundamentals each week. This affords each student the opportunity to build the muscle memory to perform under pressure and ensures we all learn the basics of that technique no matter what days we can make it in. The Gracie Barra NE Academy is humble, respectful, disciplined, and FUN! If you want to learn quickly, this is the place! **Highly Recommend!!

I love this gym! A warm friendly atmosphere with very talented instructors who truly care about their students. Training here is the best part of my day. ***HIGHLY RECOMMEND***

Superb! The instructors at GB are encouraging and positive. Professor Felipe is kind and spirited and has an amazing gift for teaching. So glad I started coming for weekly classes!

I have been a member of GB NE for 4 months. Amazing club. Super, high level coaches. Very warm, friendly atmosphere. Excellent place for advanced or beginner players. Wish I could rate it rate higher. Great kids program as well.

We have nothing but positive things to say about this gym. Great learning environment centered around improvement and inclusion for all. Extremely knowledgeable coaching staff who love all of their students, and it shows! With both kids and adult classes for any skill level and body type, this is where you want to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey.

Our kids love the class, the instructor Felipe, and the facility . Its a great mix of discipline and fun. We highly recommend this jiu jitsu studio for kids. Im so happy that my kids are learning so much and makes me have peace of mind that they can defend themselves.

Great place to learn BJJ. I didnt have any experience with jiu jitsu prior and stumbled upon this location when I first moved to the area. Thanks to the highly skilled professors, Ive learned so much in a short period of time. If youre a female whos hesitant to try it out (like I was), just know that the space is a welcoming environment filled with people (both men and women) who are open to teach you so long as youre willing to learn :)

Great environment for kids and adults. Instructors are friendly and have solid legit knowledge