The most important thing about a martial arts dojo is the learning environment. Drew and Chrissie…read moreare awesome owners/instructors who set an amazing family-like and welcoming vibe for everyone at Framework. Whether you are a beginner in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or a weathered veteran, Drew and Chrissie wrap you in a culture that welcomes you and brings the best out of you, at the same time. I have been at Framework for the past 2.5 years and have trained at a variety of schools in Seattle, out of state, and abroad over the past 6 years. Seeing what Drew and Chrissie offered at the dojo, I brought not only my kids but also my wife. Yes, my entire family trains at Framework because of the overall warmth. But don't get me wrong - Framework is not an easy training environment. The training partners here are top-notch. White Belts all the way up to Black Belts. There is an absolute murderers row of gals and guys. But they aren't "out to get you." Instead, they are out to bring the best out of you. If you are looking for a BJJ dojo in Seattle, look no further. Welcome to Framework BJJ!

Very welcoming gym, great community and educated staff. I have been going for 6 months and have…read moregotten in significantly better shape. Highly recommend this gym.

Warning! REMOVE your shoes before walking on their facility floors. They pride themselves on being…read morea very clean facility. They will tell you if you forget. Many people attend this club and seem to be loyal and dedicated. They are helpful with anyone who is new if you are serious about whatever you are signing up for. The owners are hardworking and dedicated. It's a family owned and operated business. They have great achievements under their belts. Music played here is PG-13, not good for the little ears. (Unless that's what they hear at home) Children are not allowed to hangout during your workout session unsupervised. They have limited seating for those who are waiting on someone. They lack parking spaces. I can't wait until they have a building on their own with better parking.

Kinda pricey for what I was looking for. Wasn't impressed by the lack of knowledge by the young…read morelady who answered the phone. I will continue looking elsewhere.

I went to a bunch of the gyms when I moved to the area and Control Jiu Jitsu had the best…read moreinstruction/ vibe/ people/ facility hands down. Easy pick.

Best coaching, great crowd and vibe. Free trial!read more

Coach Bruno changed our lives. I enrolled my 4 year old in Jiu Jitsu for a physical challenge and…read morehe got that and more. He got a role model who demonstrates a great combination of physical strength, confidence, and kindness. Bruno is incredible with these kids. You would think it would be like herding cats teaching the gentle art to sometimes up to 30 plus 4 to 7 year olds but he is a master at keeping them interested and engaged. It was his impressive charisma that made me decide to try Jiu Jitsu myself in his fundamentals class. His ability to teach adults is just as impressive. In the beginning of this journey I felt very uncomfortable and even thought it might not be for me. But I enjoyed Bruno's teaching style and warmth and charisma so much I hung in there and I am sticking with it and enjoying it more than ever. I feel like it has made me better. Of course Bruno is an accomplished black belt for the more advanced practitioners out there too! Training Jiu Jitsu has made our lives better. I can't imagine starting this journey with any other teacher other than Bruno and I feel blessed to know him.

Ive trained with Bruno, for a few years now. He is extremely high level, and the attention to…read moredetail, thoroughness and follow up in teachings is A+. I would recommend Vinci Jiu Jitsu to anyone looking to level up from Beginner to expert level. Ive always walked away from Bruno's teachings learning something new. My son also trained under Bruno and learned a ton. He's patient with the kids and has an understanding of good discipline while keeping the children engaged and learning.

Five Stars . I recommend this for anyone who is looking for a strength boost and a wonderful…read morebalance in your body. I recommend it for this community. Go and learn! Stay healthy.

Thieves. I signed my…read moreelementary school aged nephew up for a 3-month membership so he could try it out. My nephew lives in the area & I live in California. We have different last names. It took me a while to realize that after the 3-month period ended, I was still being charged. After tracking down Edgard, the owner, he would only communicate via text. After some crazy back-and-forth it turned out HE USED MY CREDIT CARD TO PAY FOR ANOTHER CLIENT'S CLASSES. I realized this, that's right, I realized it, he didn't, after he sent me some screen shots (I'll upload them here), showing the picture and personal information of an adult man, John Meyers, who is decidedly not my elementary aged nephew. Also, please note that that Edgard also sent me private information of one of his clients. What's worse I doubt he realizes what a violation this is. Edgard said he would return my money in a few days. He did not. I asked again after a month he said he needed more time to figure out how with his team how this happened. I told him he could figure that out on his own time. He still did not refund my money. I went to my credit card company and they did refund partially but since some of the charges were so old they would not refund those. They attempted several times to contact Edgard but he would not answer his phone or call them back. His actions are unethical, inept, and with zero regard. Do business with this person at your own risk. **I was able to track down John Meyers and spoke with his wife who had realized that they were not being charged & thought it was odd. After many months they were also unable to get Edgard to speak with them. Unfortunately, even though they know that I paid for their classes, they did not offer to give me back the money either.

Update at the new location (I posted my review & pics last year)The weight lifting/cardio training…read morearea is even bigger & better at the new Dojo! It is inspiring to be able to workout in a facility that is all inclusive & family friendly.

We couldn't be happier with the Rt Martial Art academy. The classes are well structured and taught…read moreby experienced black belts. Everyone was friendly there- made a newcomer feel welcomed. The kickboxing class is so much fun. Our instructors keep encouraging us & pushing us to keep going. At first I didn't think I could finish the warm up but now I'm there for every class. The owner is always there too. Family man - nice guy. They have kids classes, adult BJJ and now a weight training class. We are hooked and dedicated to the academy. Feeling the best we ever have in years.

This place is the best! Michelle and Bernardo are great with the kids! My almost 3 year old took…read moreclasses here and loved going! It was my son's first class that he took where a parent did not participate with him which was very beneficial for him to learn to be more independent and to listen to instruction from others. He has even been learning some jiu jitsu skills which is impressive for a nearly 3 year old! In the kids class, they incorporate jiu jitsu skills as well as add in fun games to keep the kids active and engaged. I would highly recommend bringing your toddlers here! My son is definitely developing a good foundation of discipline, respect, and defense skills.

Professor Bernardo and Coach Michelle, the owners of the Melbourne Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu, far…read moreexceeded my expectations from the beginning. Coach Michelle went above and beyond when I Initially reached out to inquire about classes for my son. She responded so quickly, was super informative/knowledgeable and kind. My teenage son has been so motivated and excited to train here which has been a pleasant surprise! I also signed up for the women's only self defense class that they offer and have been loving the experience. For any parent looking into classes for their child, women looking for self defense classes or just anyone at any skill level looking to train Jiu Jitsu, I HIGHLY recommend you stop your search right here. You won't be disappointed. I appreciate the highly skilled coaches always creating such a positive energy environment & genuine family atmosphere, it makes every training session enjoyable and fulfilling. Also, there's great pricing and an excellent schedule available. We are grateful to be part of such an awesome community.

I love this place!! Everyone is so kind, welcoming, and helpful. I have been going to the Friday…read morewoman's class for the past month and every time I learn something new. I like that every part of the class the instructors make sure you understand and go around helping everyone learn. I highly recommend especially for woman

Great bjj/ striking program in this academy for kids, men and women. Professor Justin and Coach…read moreChaz are excellent in their craft. They explain and patient for you to learn the proper technique. It's a friendly and not intimidating environment especially for a woman like me to train and learn self defense. Not just the coaches but everybody are friendly and treat you with respect. To sum it up this is a great gym.