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Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu has its roots in Judo, and traditionally has been practiced in a similar uniform, called a gi (hard G, and rhymes with “she”), occasionally known as a kimono, and almost never as battle pajamas. Apart from looking very cool and helping us live up to our Karate-Kid dreams, training in the gi adds significant puzzle-solving elements to grappling, leading to jiu-jitsu’s reputation as “physical chess”.
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No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Although jiu-jitsu training without the gi has gone on for a long time, it has become especially popular over the last few years. Training without the gi creates a different pace and feel than training with the gi does, and some techniques are omitted, while others are made available. Wrestling has exerted a substantial influence on no-gi jiu-jitsu, but we promise not to make you wear a singlet.
Our Classes
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Foundations
In Foundations, we employ an objective-led approach to learning jiu-jitsu. Through a variety of games focused on simple and specific goals, you will learn how to safely “play the game” of grappling. Foundations will help you gain an applicable understanding of the key positions and objectives which make up the jiu-jitsu landscape.
Although we love jiu-jitsu training for sport and recreation, we always want to remember that jiu-jitsu is a martial art. Along with preparing you for more advanced practice down the line, the Foundations program will introduce you to jiu-jitsu as a practical tool for self-defense.
But the best feature of the Foundations program is that it’s fun. You’ll find no burpees here, and you don’t have to wait to get to the good stuff — you’ll be doing real jiu-jitsu the first time, and every time, you step on the mat!
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All-Levels
Once you’ve graduated from Foundations, most of your training time at Framework Seattle will be spent in our All-Levels classes. Taught by a variety of instructors with different approaches to jiu-jitsu, All-Levels classes are where you will develop your grappling skills over the long haul. We utilize a combination of objective focused games, instruction on specific techniques, and free sparring (called “rolling”) to create a fun and effective jiu-jitsu learning environment.
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Women's & Non-Binary
Martial arts schools tend to be male-dominated environments, and jiu-jitsu is no exception. At Framework Seattle, we hope to be part of changing that. Our women’s and non-binary class, led by coach Vanessa Asari, aims to provide a welcoming space and community for non-male practitioners. The class is open to all skill levels, whether you’re an experienced jiu-jitsu player or brand new to the art.
