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[…]
Snow-jitsu BJJ…is it a thing? Maybe not. But these two goofballs, Alex and Cooper, were willing to give it a go. We don’t usually get a lot of snow in Sequim, so the guys were celebrating the snowfall and cooling off after a good BJJ training session indoors. No, we don’t do a ton of Read more about Snow-jitsu BJJ at Solarte[…]
We are excited to again host a Rob Biernacki BJJ Seminar at Solarte in Sequim, WA. It’s been two very looooong years since he’s been able to visit us from Canada. So we can’t wait to have him share his knowledge. This time his instruction will focus on the art of guard retention and recovery. Read more about Nov 20-21 Rob Biernacki BJJ Seminar at Solarte[…]
Solarte BJJ in Sequim — Classes have been on break since Washington State’s enactment of the Stay Home, Stay Safe directive in March. During that time, we’ve provided online content on Self Defense Concepts (accessible FREE by request) and FREE parents & kids lessons on our YouTube channel. Solarte BJJ in Sequim Summer Classes Now Read more about Solarte BJJ in Sequim Returning to Classes Soon![…]
Coach Jenn Lozada offers martial arts private lessons at Solarte’s mat space at 1600 Carlsbord Road in Sequim, WA. This is a great option for people who are completely new to martial arts training and want to gradually ease their way into group classes. For more experienced practitioners, Solarte’s concept-based approach offers a fresh way Read more about Martial Arts Private Lessons at Solarte Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Sequim[…]
Solarte BJJ is pleased to host Chris Loe who has been teaching a Sequim adult wrestling class every Wednesday from 6 to 7pm at our club. During this class, he’s taught wrestling takedowns such as the fireman’s carry and the Olympic roll (Russian variation) as well as good ol’ double legs and single legs, all Read more about Sequim adult wrestling class focuses on submission grappling[…]
Solarte Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Sequim began offering classes at the very end of August 2017. We celebrated a great one-year anniversary with a number of funactivities from late August through September. The highlight event was a weekend seminar with Rob Biernacki of Island Top Team! Read on for the full set of video links Read more about Solarte Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Sequim Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary[…]
Solarte BJJ is pleased to again host Rob Biernacki of Island Top Team to teach a Sequim BJJ Seminar on September 14-15. The focus will be guard passing. This is the toughest skill set to develop and a concept-based approach opens up a whole new way of looking at passing. Everyone is welcome to join us Read more about September 14-15 Rob Biernacki-Island Top Team Sequim BJJ Seminar[…]
On August 29th, Solarte students took a day off the mats to enjoy the local scenic beauty with an Elwha River rock climbing trip! A short hike lead us to the impressive Elwha River cutting through the landscape. If you haven’t been there before do yourself a favor and make it out before winter arrives. We Read more about Solarte BJJ Elwha River Rock Climbing Trip[…]