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Washington

2026

Top Youth BJJ Academies

58 academies · 870 fighters · 1,761 medals

Compare the top youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in Washington by competition results. Washington state has a strong youth BJJ academy community in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, with programs producing increasingly competitive fighters. Rankings are based on medals, win rates, and Academy Power Scores from real tournament data across Centralia, Seattle, Ridgefield, Tacoma.

Top Academies

#Academyvs Avg
235
2,860
48%68%2566
302
2,539
51%61%2146
405
2,227
44%49%1846
635
1,807
38%35%2328
712
1,711
46%61%920
856
1,562
19%40%2014
875
1,534
56%69%1224
904
1,504
42%69%1126
932
1,483
36%38%1717
933
1,483
40%77%1120
935
1,482
14%76%1011
1037
1,383
67%87%531
1087
1,347
37%74%1318
1125
1,320
40%57%1316
1162
1,291
38%51%1112
1213
1,244
59%61%524
1301
1,184
32%79%810
1305
1,182
48%47%811
1378
1,143
59%52%1217
1555
1,041
12%73%105
1559
1,038
28%37%1612
1638
1,007
19%42%69
1656
1,000
41%76%410
1772
954
47%38%311
1809
933
17%55%715
1872
906
38%54%512
1933
881
18%81%78
1939
880
25%62%34
2084
830
10%45%135
2187
799
36%53%69
2198
796
25%56%97
2213
791
9%38%82
2319
764
32%55%118
2420
738
79%92%114
2553
705
11%63%42
2590
694
67%85%14
2882
640
27%31%76
2898
637
0%0%11
3004
619
0%80%1
3092
607
0%0%1
3470
544
0%0%23
3574
532
33%63%48
3641
526
62%44%110
3644
525
0%56%61
3813
508
43%11%57
3915
492
23%40%23
4024
469
33%50%45
4045
464
17%0%45
4268
420
11%67%12
4381
398
38%31%44

Academies by City in Washington

Centralia (28 academies), Seattle (13 academies), Ridgefield (6 academies), Tacoma (5 academies), Las Vegas (3 academies), Coeur d’Alene (2 academies), Spokane (2 academies), Pasco (1 academy), Enumclaw (1 academy), Destin (1 academy)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on competition results, GRPL Club leads Washington with an Academy Power Score of 2860 and 42 competitive fighters. Jits.gg ranks 58 academies in Washington by medals earned, win rates, and overall competitive performance — not opinions or reviews.
Academy rankings on Jits.gg are based on competition data from IBJJF, JJWL, AGF, and other major organizations. The Academy Power Score factors in total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and performance consistency across multiple belt levels. Rankings update after every tournament.
Centralia leads Washington with 28 competitive BJJ academies tracked on Jits.gg. Other active cities: Centralia (28), Seattle (13), Ridgefield (6), Tacoma (5), Las Vegas (3).
Look at competition results, not just marketing. On Jits.gg, you can compare Washington academies by medals earned, win rates, and fighter development across belt levels. A strong competition record indicates quality coaching, safe training, and effective progression. Visit a few gyms, watch a kids class, and ask about their competition philosophy.
Jits.gg tracks 58 competitive BJJ academies in Washington with 870 active fighters. These academies have earned a combined 672 gold medals in tracked tournaments.
Key factors for choosing a youth BJJ school: competition track record (viewable on Jits.gg), age-appropriate instruction, emphasis on safety and technique, clear belt progression criteria, and a positive team culture. Academies that consistently produce competitive fighters at multiple belt levels tend to have strong coaching programs.
The Academy Power Score is Jits.gg's composite metric for ranking BJJ academies. It combines total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and consistency across belt levels into a single score. Higher scores indicate stronger overall competitive programs. The score updates after every tracked tournament.
GRPL Club currently leads Washington in the Jits.gg Academy Power Rankings with a score of 2860 and 42 competitive fighters. Rankings are based purely on competition results — not reviews or opinions. Browse the full Washington rankings above to compare all 58 tracked academies.