Framework BJJ Seattle

Framework BJJ Seattle traces its roots to Framework Jiu-Jitsu, founded in 2016 by third-degree black belt Drew Vogel. Originally established in Capitol Hill, the gym brought a refined, pressure-tested approach to BJJ from Philadelphia’s Balance Studios. In 2023, Vogel relocated Framework HQ to Florida, entrusting the Seattle academy to longtime students Jacob Tsypkin and Mike Torres, both black belts under Vogel. Jacob combines his extensive martial arts experience with a background in fitness coaching, while Mike adds a broad martial arts perspective with black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do and certifications in personal training and mobility. The school’s curriculum blends gi and no-gi training, balancing classic and modern jiu-jitsu techniques. Core classes focus on building solid fundamentals and developing technical proficiency, with dedicated sessions for beginners and specialized women’s and non-binary classes. Open mat periods provide students with additional time to drill and spar. Office hours offer a more informal setting for personalized guidance. The academy emphasizes safe training practices within a clean, wheelchair-accessible facility. Framework Seattle’s approach is designed to serve a wide range of practitioners, from newcomers to competitors, integrating sport and self-defense elements. The instruction reflects a thoughtful application of best practices drawn from both jiu-jitsu and fitness disciplines, aiming to foster steady, sustainable progress on the mats.

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