New instructors at Solarte BJJ have joined the team! We’re excited to welcome longtime instructor and 10th Planet black belt, Brian Williamson. Brian teaches the adult 5:30pm classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He also helps beginners and experienced students alike during the Saturday 10:30am Skills Development sessions. Brian has been involved in traditional martial arts Read more about New Instructors at Solarte BJJ![…]
Every SAT 9:30–10:30am, certified mobility specialist, Ozi Flores, will be teaching a stretching class in Sequim at the club space, 1600 Carlsborg Rd. Improve your flexibility and mobility at Solarte! We’ve already had our first session with Ozi and we could immediately feel the difference. We worked hips, shoulders, back/spine. The workout was challenging, but Read more about Mobility and Stretching Class in Sequim[…]
Sequim Summer classes at Solarte BJJ are ongoing June through August. We also have a few special events and some days we’re closed. Sequim Summer Classes for Kids: A Lighter Schedule During the summer, we have a lighter schedule of kids classes. The Li’l Ones class (ages 4-8) is Wednesdays only for the summer. Starting Read more about Sequim Summer Classes and Events at Solarte BJJ[…]
Congratulations to everyone who received BJJ belt promotions or stripes recently—especially David, Luke, Cooper and Chris…It’s exciting to see you all with your brand new belts! These guys have worked very hard over the last few years. They’ve overcome injuries, delays and many other obstacles. They support each other with good humor and helpful feedback. Read more about Recent BJJ Belt Promotions at Solarte[…]
Solarte BJJ will host our eighth Rob Biernacki Seminar on March 8–9, 2024: Submission Defense Concepts. Honestly, Rob’s ruined me for most BJJ seminars…he’s set the bar VERY high. Rob doesn’t just talk about concepts—he uses effective games to help you apply the ideas and get them into your game. So don’t miss out on Read more about Rob Biernacki Seminar at Solarte[…]
The club is usually pretty quiet over the holidays. We stay open because there are still a few die hards that want to train. This past holiday season we were happy to welcome BJJ visiting students from Michigan (Jason and his daughter, Bella) and Bellingham, WA (Oliver and Britt). They were so wonderful and we Read more about BJJ Visiting Students Are Welcome![…]
I didn’t get to take as many BJJ training trips this year, but the four I got to go on were really fantastic! These trips are important to the club because they give me a chance to check in with my instructor, Rob Biernacki. BJJ techniques and training methods are always evolving. Rob is a Read more about 2023 Solarte BJJ Training Road Trips[…]
Since we’ve switched to mostly games-based training, students have been really excited about their progress AND the workout they’re getting. I hear it over and over again: “That was so fun! What a great workout!” (Often said as they mop off the sweat and chug down some water.) I almost feel like I’m tricking some Read more about A different kind of fitness training in Sequim[…]
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 different. Many of the SD Read more about Self-Defense Training in Sequim – Summer SD Series[…]
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 even the newest of newbies. Read more about BJJ Skills Development Training at Solarte[…]