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Specialties
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the entire family. We have specialized classes for Pee Wee (ages 3 – 6), Youth (7 – 14) and Adults. We have one of the largest youth programs in the state and offer classes 6 days a week. We offer beginner and advanced classes for adults where we use our patented Elite Intensity Band system to ensure you match up with a partner with the same training goals and that everyone has a great experience from beginner to the highest level competitior.
We offer a Muay Thai Kickboxing program for Adults and Teens. We offer classes 4 days a week and also include one day a week of BJJ and an MMA class for all Muay Thai members.
All of our programs are taught by our world class instructors in a fun and safe environment. Come try a free class at any of our schools — Redmond, Bothell, or Everett.
History
Established in 2011.
Elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu opened its doors in December 2011 to offer a family friendly BJJ program. Professor Miriam Cardoso and Scott & Rachel Manchester wanted to create a gym that they offered the highest level of training for all ages and great place for our entire family to train.
Meet the Business Owner
Miriam C.
Business Owner
Miriam Cardoso is a 5-time world Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion. Raised in Brazil, she trained under masters Hercules Baptista and Carlos Gracie Jr. Miriam began her training at age 15 in 2001 and after 3 months of training she won Nationals! She won nationals 7 times after that and in 2002 she began competing at the world level — taking second place in her first appearance. In 2004 her world-winning career launched, taking first place 5 times. Along the way in 2007 she obtained her black belt. In 2011 she obtained her first degree black belt and started her own academy in Redmond, Washington — Elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Redmond.