Sleeper Jiu Jitsu

About Sleeper Jiu Jitsu

Sleeper Jiu Jitsu is a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy located in Lynnwood, Washington, dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults develop martial arts skills, physical fitness, confidence, and mental resilience. Led by accomplished instructor Cindy “Sleeper” Hales, a 4th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, the academy provides a welcoming and supportive environment for students at every stage of their martial arts journey.

Specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, ground fighting, and practical self-defense, Sleeper Jiu Jitsu offers training opportunities for beginners, experienced practitioners, hobbyists, and competitive athletes. Students can develop essential grappling techniques, improve body awareness, build coordination, and learn effective strategies for controlling positions, escaping difficult situations, executing submissions, and transitioning between techniques. Classes emphasize proper technique, consistent practice, discipline, respect, and long-term skill development.

The academy offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs for kids and adults, with opportunities to explore both Gi and No-Gi grappling. Children's martial arts classes help young students develop listening skills, focus, patience, confidence, teamwork, and respect while learning age-appropriate grappling fundamentals. Adult BJJ classes provide an opportunity to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, mobility, and problem-solving skills through structured martial arts training. Students interested in competition can further develop their technical ability, strategic thinking, and preparation for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.

Sleeper Jiu Jitsu is more than a martial arts gym. It is a community built around personal growth, perseverance, mutual respect, and a shared passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy encourages students to challenge themselves, learn from experienced training partners, overcome obstacles, and celebrate progress at every level. Whether your goal is to learn self-defense, get in better shape, reduce everyday stress, introduce your child to martial arts, or pursue competitive grappling, the training environment is designed to support continuous improvement.

Conveniently located in Lynnwood, WA, Sleeper Jiu Jitsu serves the surrounding communities of Edmonds, Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Brier, Bothell, and the greater North Seattle area. For anyone searching for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Lynnwood, a family-friendly martial arts academy, kids' BJJ programs, adult grappling instruction, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, or a supportive place to begin martial arts training, Sleeper Jiu Jitsu offers a dedicated setting for learning and personal development.

Discover the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Sleeper Jiu Jitsu and become part of a team that values technical excellence, confidence, discipline, fitness, and community. Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or refining years of experience, the academy provides an opportunity to develop practical skills, strengthen your mindset, and continue growing through the art of Jiu-Jitsu.