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2025 Summer Schedule at Solarte BJJ

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 and little ones remains the Read more about 2025 Summer Schedule at Solarte BJJ[…]

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Recent BJJ Belt Promotions at Solarte BJJ

We’ve just completed our BJJ belt promotions and evaluations! Every spring and fall, we officially recognize the progress of our adult and youth students. For the adults, Coaches Brian and Jenn discuss where everyone’s at in their journey. For the youth, students schedule an evaluation which is a short series of games. Parents/family are welcome Read more about Recent BJJ Belt Promotions at Solarte BJJ[…]

Self defense class in Sequim

Women-Only Self Defense Class in Sequim

Head Instructor Jenn Lozada regularly teaches Women’s Self-Defense classes. Below is our current offerings for instruction. Contact us if you would like to participate in this or future self defense classes. BOUNDARIES & DISTANCE MANAGEMENTSaturday 6/28/25 • 10:30–11:30am (during Open Mat)This session builds on the information from the Intro course (see below). We review physical Read more about Women-Only Self Defense Class in Sequim[…]

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Solarte BJJ Competition Team Medals at ADCC Open – Portland!

The Solarte BJJ Competition Team has spent the last several weeks preparing for ADCC Open – Portland. We’re a small team in a small town, so this was a big deal for us. Everyone at the club supported the competitors as they got ready, and it paid off. In the end, we had three guys Read more about Solarte BJJ Competition Team Medals at ADCC Open – Portland![…]

Rob Biernacki BJJ Concepts Seminar Feb 2/28–Mar 1!

Solarte BJJ will host a Rob Biernacki BJJ Concepts Seminar on Friday 2/28 through Saturday 3/1! Rob returns for his annual visit, teaching concepts and games to help you set up better controls on your opponent. The engagement phase is often overlooked in training, but it’s a critical part that can determine the outcome of Read more about Rob Biernacki BJJ Concepts Seminar Feb 2/28–Mar 1![…]

Martial Arts for Kids and Adults

2025 Winter Schedule of Martial Arts for Kids and Adults

In 2025, we have a full schedule of martial arts for kids and adults, including a competition focus for the adult classes and a new Family Open Play Time session on Sundays. This means we’re now open 7 days a week! We have classes for little ones, youth and adults during the afternoons, evenings and Read more about 2025 Winter Schedule of Martial Arts for Kids and Adults[…]

Sequim BJJ classes during the holidays

Sequim BJJ Classes During the Holidays

We will have reduced Sequim BJJ classes during the holidays. But there will still be some lessons for Li’l Ones, Youth and Adults! Adults are also welcome to use the Solarte team chat to organize their own training sessions. Li’l Ones and Youth students who usually only attend the Wednesday and Thursday classes are welcome Read more about Sequim BJJ Classes During the Holidays[…]

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Martial Arts for Kids: Li’l Ones BJJ

Solarte’s Li’l Ones program offers martial arts for kids age 4-8* every Tuesday and Wednesday 3:30–4pm. For children younger than 4, the animal walks at the end of class (about 3:55pm) and Open Play time afterwards from 4–4:20pm is FREE. *Depending on attention span, level of interest and size, the instructor may recommend children age Read more about Martial Arts for Kids: Li’l Ones BJJ[…]

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2024 Fall Schedule of Martial Arts for Adults

This Fall we have a full schedule of martial arts for adults! As the weather turns cool and rainy, this is a perfect time to gain new skills and get in shape indoors. We have adult classes six days a week. ALL classes are open to all levels, including beginners. Our instructors tailor the instruction Read more about 2024 Fall Schedule of Martial Arts for Adults[…]

New Instructors at Solarte BJJ!

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![…]