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Mat Chess MMA

Mat Chess MMA

Seattle, United States

Not managed on Matador yetJiu JitsuMuay ThaiBoxingWrestlingMMAKickboxing

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Mat Chess MMA, founded in 2011 by Andrew Perkins, brings a systems-based, education-informed approach to martial arts in Seattle's Bryant neighborhood. The gym offers BJJ in both gi and no-gi formats, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and MMA for adults. A dedicated kids' program, personally managed and curriculum-developed by Perkins—a former schoolteacher—serves children from age 5. Classes range from fundamentals to advanced levels, with multiple weekly open mats welcoming all experience levels.

Address
5508 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Muay Thai · Boxing · Wrestling · MMA · Kickboxing
Map showing Mat Chess MMA

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF
Founded
2011

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Open mat
  • Beginners' course

Your first visit

Trial
Free first class
Beginners
No experience needed · From age 5

Timetable this week

Monday

06:00Jiu Jitsu
16:15Kids Jiu Jitsu (age 5+)

ages 5+

17:30Jiu Jitsu (Gi)
19:30Muay Thai Kickboxing

Tuesday

05:30Muay Thai Morning Training
06:00Jiu Jitsu
16:15Kids Jiu Jitsu (age 5+)

ages 5+

17:15Wrestling
18:00Jiu Jitsu (Gi)
19:30Muay Thai Kickboxing

Wednesday

06:00Jiu Jitsu
16:15Kids Jiu Jitsu (age 5+)

ages 5+

17:30Jiu Jitsu (No Gi)
19:30Boxing

Thursday

05:30Muay Thai Morning Training
06:00Jiu Jitsu
16:15Kids Jiu Jitsu (age 5+)

ages 5+

17:15Wrestling
18:00Jiu Jitsu (No Gi)
19:30Muay Thai Kickboxing

Friday

05:30MMA and BJJ Morning Training
06:00Jiu Jitsu
16:15Kids Jiu Jitsu (age 5+)

ages 5+

17:30Muay Thai Fundamentals

Beginners

17:30Open Mat

Saturday

09:30MMA Class
11:00Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals

Beginners

12:00Open Mat

Sunday

12:00Open Mat

Coaches

  • Andrew Perkins

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Carson

    Assistant coachJiu Jitsu

  • Matt

    Assistant coachJiu Jitsu

Facilities

  • Parking

Contact

Instagram
@matchessmma

Questions about Mat Chess MMA

Where is Mat Chess MMA?

Mat Chess MMA is at 5508 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.

Which sports does Mat Chess MMA teach?

Mat Chess MMA is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, MMA and Kickboxing.

Can I try Mat Chess MMA before joining?

Yes. Your first class at Mat Chess MMA is free.

When are the beginner classes at Mat Chess MMA?

Mat Chess MMA runs classes open to beginners on Monday 06:00, Monday 16:15 and Monday 17:30.

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