Defiance Jiu Jitsu

My review can be summarized as such... Great Gym, but an even greater group of individuals! I had the pleasure to train with this gym for many years. I have been in the jui jitsu and MMA community for a long time, and am very familiar with the different gyms in the area... Defiance is on an EXTREMELY short list of recommendations. If you are in the local area, and interested in Jui Jitsu... as a hobby, work out, self defense, competition (any reason at all) - do yourself a favor and check them out. The facility is clean, mats are clean, everyone welcomes you (beginners and pros - and this is a great gym for kids and females to train). For different reasons I had to move on, but I wanted to share my experiences. The owners, coaches, and athletes are all 'top notch' - plan a visit and you will see why.

This is a great gym! I was in town for the week and looking to drop in to train— I couldn’t have picked a better dojo. As a female I was treated with respect and kindness from all the men in the class as well as Coach Jesse. I will definitely be back next time I’m in town!

I've been to many different BJJ schools in the area, and this one is by far the best. Great atmosphere. Great teachers. And a great schedule of classes for anyone with a difficult work/life balance, you'll be able to find everything you need here.

Love Defiance BJJ! My son has been going there for over a year, transferred from another school. Not only does he learn but they also have fun. Great positive environment yet just the right amount of structure.

I am so thrilled we found Defiance for our littlest one. All of the coaches are great and have their own unique style of teaching and engaging with the kids; all prioritize teaching respect, instilling a strong work ethic and developing a sense of agency. I am also grateful that it is affordable and offers classes that are convenient for working parents. Can’t say enough great things about Defiance! Thank you for all that you do for our kids, families and community.

Defiance Jiu Jitsu has been really awesome for our kids. The coaches are very professional and seem to really enjoy their work. They are very talented teachers and are good at handling conflict with children and they treat everyone fairly. My kids are always excited to show people the new techniques they learn in jiu jitsu and practice them at home. They are proud of themselves and are building confidence and self esteem. We look forward to going every time! I highly recommend Defiance Jiu Jitsu.

I’ve been training Jiu Jitsu for roughly 6* years now. I started out at a different school and needed to find a new gym to match my work schedule and near my residence.I came across Defiance because they’re affiliated with the school I started with and I was looking to continue to build on my journey with the same values I started with. Defiance did that and then some.Stu and Jesse run an amazing, clean, and friendly facility. Every new face is greeted with a smile by these two and give a warm welcome.I’ve been at this location for about 2 years now and I can’t think of another place I would rather train. You become family here and won’t stop returning.

We first found defiance jiu jitsu for our girl’s roughly two years ago. I wanted to get them versed in a martial art that is applicable to real life defense. Coach Jesse is a greatLeader who focuses on form and function, rather than glitz and glam. We very much appreciate all of the coaches attention to detail and their commitment to excellence.I have come to appreciate the gym so much that I have begun attending classes myself.I would highly recommend Defiance Jiu Jitsu to anyone in the greater Tacoma area looking for a quality facility to epithet begin or continue their Jiu Jitsu journey.

Highly recommend Defiance. I train here, along with my 7 and 9-year-old boys. Great atmosphere and positive vibes no matter what class you’re in. Adults class is a great mix of all abilities, ages, genders - no “bro” culture or abrasive personalities to be found here. One of the most welcoming gyms I’ve ever been a part of.

Defiance Jiu Jitsu is amazing. The coaches are top tier. They care about the individual and will take the time to explain movements thoroughly. They've been welcoming since the beginning and they all share a common goal of constant improvement.They also offer classes daily, which gives you plenty of reps to get better.Highly recommend and thankful I've found this gym.There is a strong sense of community and family here!