Ruffhouse

If I could give Ruffhouse 6 stars, I would! My son started jiu jitsu and Muay Thai training there 4 years ago at age 10, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience. The coaches are amazing with children of all abilities and temperaments and they invest in each kid on an individual level. Ruffhouse truly feels like family for us. The confidence and self defense skills my son has gained through his time at Ruffhouse are only overshadowed by the respect for others and self discipline the coaches have instilled in him. I highly recommend having your child check out a free trial class...it's a truly inclusive place for all kids :)

Very welcoming gym with great instructors for all levels of jiu jitsu and Muay Thai!

Ruffhouse Jiu-Jitsu in Renton is top-notch! From day one, I felt welcomed by Brandon and the whole team. Professor Arthur is an exceptional instructor—his deep knowledge of Jiu-Jitsu and ability to break down techniques make learning enjoyable and effective. Courtney and everyone else at the gym create a positive, supportive atmosphere that makes training feel like being part of a family. Whether you're new to Jiu-Jitsu or a seasoned practitioner, this place offers a fantastic environment to grow. The facility is clean, well-equipped, and always ready for a great session. If you're in Renton and looking to train, I highly recommend Ruffhouse. It’s an awesome community with great people and world-class instruction!

Ruffhouse is an exceptional place to train. I am a small woman and I feel safe here. Brandon, John, and Joe have all been very kind and patient in my Jiu Jitsu journey. There aren’t many other women to train with but that’s kinda the territory with Jiu Jitsu, it seems. I don’t plan on competing at all, so rolling primarily with men helps me feel more confident in a real-world situation where I might have to defend myself. 10/10 would recommend for those looking for community and excellent training!

Really appreciative of this place! It can be tough/tricky when your kiddo is new. Brandon is a great instructor who motivates the kids in a fun way. Very patient and encouraging. These are formats that feel slow to learn at first, but if you/your kiddo stick with it, they will see improvement over time. Great way to teach them things aren’t always easy in life, but they are worth it. Classes start pretty young, and I would say the younger you can start your kid, the better! Thanks Ruffhouse team!