Solarte offers a weekly women-only martial arts class. This beginner class includes jiu-jitsu, striking basics and some review of self-defense concepts.* It’s every Friday 5:30–6:30pm. NO uniform (gi) or previous martial arts experience is required. These classes for women and teen girls is just right for someone who wants something Read more
We recently finished an eight-week Sequim Women’s Self-Defense series. Congratulations to everyone who completed the entire course!!! Most of the participants were bravely stepping out of their comfort zones to experience more in-depth training than the typical 1.5- or 3-hour seminar. We worked scenario training, escapes, violence prevention concepts, and Read more
Last weekend, I took the Shivworks ECQC (Extreme Close Quarters Concepts) course at Firearms Academy of Seattle–24 hours of outstanding training! Anyone who carries and is serious about self-defense should take this class. It was incredible to have a chance to work self-defense scenarios in a weapon-based environment at VERY Read more
The 2025 Summer Schedule offers classes for adults, youth and little ones. We are open year-round, even during summertime! While many of you are away on vacations or working on fairweather projects, we’re still here for you. Summer Schedule for Youth & Little Ones Our schedule of classes for youth Read more
Head Instructor Jenn Lozada regularly teaches Women’s Self-Defense classes. Below are our current offerings for instruction. Contact us if you would like to participate in this or future self defense classes. WEEKLY CLASS: There is a Women-Only beginning martial arts class combining grappling and striking basics every Friday 5:30–6:30pm. This Read more
Self-defense training concepts are part of our youth and adult classes at Solarte BJJ, but we also offer more in-depth programs periodically. For example, this past summer we had a very successful three-week series offering a great deal of actionable info and skills. The situations we cover depend on students’ Read more
AUG 2023 – Last week we wrapped up a three-week self-defense series! We had a great group ranging from early teens to older adults, both men and women. Many had little to no previous training. I’ve been preparing to teach this for some time and was intent on offering something Read more
Every Saturday morning at 10:30am, we have BJJ Skills Development Training. [NOTE: We now have another session on Monday evenings at 6:30pm.] But what is BJJ Skills Development? It’s an opportunity to work on whatever you want at the pace you want! There’s always an instructor on hand to direct Read more