Solarte BJJ competition team

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![…]

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[…]

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![…]

stretching class in sequim

Mobility and Stretching Class in Sequim

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 and Events at Solarte BJJ

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[…]

BJJ belt promotions and stripes group photo

Recent BJJ Belt Promotions at Solarte

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[…]

Rob Biernacki Seminar

Rob Biernacki Seminar 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[…]

BJJ visiting student Jordan from England

BJJ Visiting Students Are Welcome!

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![…]

2023 Solarte BJJ Training Road Trips

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[…]