Renzo Gracie Snoqualmie

Renzo Gracie Snoqualmie Teaching Brazilian Jiu jitsu in beautiful Snoqualmie, WA
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Congratulations to our second week raffle winners!
09/16/2026

Congratulations to our second week raffle winners!

The game behind our game.Professor Carlos Sievert taught Professor Lindsay and me from blue belt to black belt. When I s...
09/15/2026

The game behind our game.

Professor Carlos Sievert taught Professor Lindsay and me from blue belt to black belt. When I say that 90% of my game comes from his, I mean it. If you’ve spent time learning from me, you’ve been learning from him, too.

This Saturday, you get to learn from him directly.

Carlos is a decorated competitor, but to us, he will always be our Professor. 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️ Having him on our mats, sharing his knowledge with the people we now teach, means more than I can put into a post.

Join us Saturday, September 19, for a special class with Professor Carlos at 10 AM, followed by our belt promotion ceremony at 11 AM.

Come train with our teacher. Then stay and celebrate the work our team has put in. 🥋

Next Saturday, September 19, is one of our favorite days of the year at the academy.Belt Promotions.Promotions are about...
09/12/2026

Next Saturday, September 19, is one of our favorite days of the year at the academy.

Belt Promotions.

Promotions are about so much more than the belt around someone’s waist. They represent the classes they showed up for when they were tired, the frustrating days they worked through, the small improvements no one else noticed, the teammates who helped them grow, and the decision to keep coming back.
And even if you aren’t being promoted this time, we hope you’ll come celebrate.

Jiu jitsu is something we build together. Every person on the mat contributes to someone else’s progress, and promotion day is a chance to recognize that shared work.

We’re also very excited to welcome Professor Carlos sievert, Casey and Lindsay’s professor, for a special adults class before promotions. It means a lot to us to have our own professor on the mats with our students and community for such a special day.

Saturday, September 19
10:00–11:00 AM | Workshop with Professor Carlos Sievert
11:00 AM | Belt Promotions
Afterward | Open mat + potluck

There will be no regular classes that day.

Please come train, stay to celebrate your teammates, bring something to share if you’d like, and help us recognize all the hard work happening on these mats!

Congratulations to our competitors who stepped up and out of their comfort zones to compete today at Proving Grounds!
09/12/2026

Congratulations to our competitors who stepped up and out of their comfort zones to compete today at Proving Grounds!

One of the biggest misconceptions about jiu jitsu is that you have to be tough, aggressive, athletic, or interested in f...
09/12/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about jiu jitsu is that you have to be tough, aggressive, athletic, or interested in fighting to belong here.

You don’t.

Look around a room like this and you’ll find teenagers training alongside parents. People in tech next to firefighters, military members, police officers, tradespeople, business owners, teachers, students, people between jobs, people starting over, and people who simply wanted to try something new.

Some people walk in looking for confidence. Some want a workout. Some want community. Some want to learn how to protect themselves. Some are looking for a challenge, a healthier outlet, or just one hour where the rest of life gets a little quieter.

Jiu jitsu has a funny way of bringing together people who may have very little in common outside the gym.

And then we train together.
We learn from each other. We struggle together. We laugh together. We make each other better.

You don’t need to already “look like” someone who does jiu jitsu.
There really isn’t one type.

If you’ve ever been curious, come try a free week with us. You might be surprised by how quickly you find your place here.

Jiu jitsu is often called an individual sport, but the truth is, none of us can practice it alone.Every round, every dri...
09/11/2026

Jiu jitsu is often called an individual sport, but the truth is, none of us can practice it alone.

Every round, every drill, every hard day and every breakthrough requires another person willing to step onto the mat with us.

Our training partners lend us their time, their energy, their trust and, in a way, a little piece of themselves so that we can grow. And we do the same for them.

That is why taking care of our partners matters.

We learn how to challenge each other without tearing each other down. We learn when to push, when to slow down, when to encourage, and when to simply be the person who shows up and helps someone else get a little better that day.

Over time, all of those small exchanges build something bigger than any one student.

They build a team.
They build trust.
They build community.

You may walk onto the mat working toward your own goals, but you quickly realize that your progress becomes tied to the people around you. We sharpen each other, support each other and grow together!
That is one of our favorite things about jiu jitsu.

If you have been curious about trying it, we would love to have you join us.

We offer classes for kids starting at age 4 through adults, and every new student is welcome to come try a free week.

Come see what it feels like to be part of the team.

Congratulations to our week 1 raffle winners!
09/09/2026

Congratulations to our week 1 raffle winners!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a close contact sport. We are gripping hands, sharing space, sweating, and training with our face...
09/09/2026

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a close contact sport. We are gripping hands, sharing space, sweating, and training with our faces, arms, legs, and feet in contact with our partners and the mats. That is part of what makes our hygiene standards so important.

A few simple habits go a long way:
• Keep fingernails and toenails short and clean. Even a small scratch can break the skin and create an opportunity for infection.
• Arrive clean and wear a freshly washed gi or training clothes. Yes, wash your belt too.
• Keep long hair secured and remove jewelry and watches before training.
• Cover any cuts or open wounds securely before getting on the mat.
• Wear shoes everywhere off the blue mats, especially in restrooms. If you step off the mats barefoot, please sanitize your feet before returning.
•And one of the biggest ones: if you notice a rash, unusual spot, sore, or anything that could potentially be contagious, please stay off the mats and talk with your instructor.
Skin infections like ringworm, staph, and impetigo can spread through close contact.
Staying home when something looks suspicious is not letting your teammates down. It is protecting them.

The same goes for illnesses. If you are sick, give your body time to recover and come back when you are ready to train safely.
Parents, we appreciate your help checking nails, clean uniforms, hair, and general readiness before your kids arrive. Our class time is limited, and having students arrive ready to train helps us spend that time doing what they came here to do.

Clean mats matter. Clean gear matters. Clean bodies matter.

But most importantly, looking out for one another matters.

Thank you for helping us keep Renzo Gracie Snoqualmie a safe, healthy place to train.

09/06/2026

One of the things we are especially proud of in our academy is the trust our parents place in our coaches.

It can be surprisingly hard to sit on the sidelines while your child struggles. You may see the answer. You may think you know what they should do next. You may desperately want to help them avoid losing a position, getting frustrated, or making a mistake.

And yet, so many of our parents do something incredibly valuable instead.
They let them work through it.

During class, our students need to be listening to their coach, communicating with their training partner, and paying attention to what is happening on the mat. This is important for learning, but it is also important for safety. When a child is trying to process instructions coming from the mat while also looking toward the sidelines for another set of directions, their attention is being pulled away from the person directly in front of them.

There is another reason we value this so much.

Struggling is part of jiu jitsu.
Losing is part of jiu jitsu.
Being confused, getting stuck, trying the wrong thing, and eventually figuring it out is part of jiu jitsu.

As parents, it is natural to want to make those moments easier. But sometimes stepping in too quickly can unintentionally take away the very lesson we brought our kids to jiu jitsu to learn.

How do I stay calm when something is hard?
How do I listen when I am frustrated?
How do I solve a problem without someone solving it for me?
How do I lose, learn, and try again?

Those lessons are bigger than any technique.

So to the parents who sit nearby, cheer them on, trust the process, and let the coaches coach: thank you. Your restraint may not always feel like you are doing something, but you are giving your child room to become more capable, confident, and independent.

And if you train with us yourself and find that you have a genuine passion for teaching and helping others, talk with one of our instructors. Coaching, particularly with children, comes with its own expectations, training, and responsibilities, but for the right student it can become an incredibly rewarding part of their own jiu jitsu journey.

Most people think they need to be interested in fighting to try jiu jitsu.You really don’t.Sometimes what people are act...
09/04/2026

Most people think they need to be interested in fighting to try jiu jitsu.

You really don’t.

Sometimes what people are actually looking for is a place to move, learn something difficult, laugh with people they wouldn’t have met otherwise, and have one hour where their brain is completely focused on what’s right in front of them.

That’s what this room becomes for a lot of us.

You’ll come in knowing nobody. You’ll feel awkward. You won’t know where to stand or what half the words mean.

And then one day you realize you know everyone’s name, someone is saving you a spot on the mat, and this strange little hobby has quietly become one of the best parts of your week.

You don’t need to get in shape first.
You don’t need to know anything about jiu jitsu.
You just have to be willing to walk through the door.

Come try a free week with us at Renzo Gracie Snoqualmie.

renzograciesnoqualmie.com

Address

38565 SE River Street
Snoqualmie, WA
98065

Opening Hours

Monday 4:15pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4:15pm - 8pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 11am

Telephone

+14254658302

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