About
The Trench Jiu-Jitsu offers Little Sharks Kids Jiu-Jitsu with grappling skills, group games and activities, and belt advancement. It also offers Junior Sharks Teens Jiu-Jitsu, Adult Jiu-Jitsu with Gi and No-Gi classes, and a weekly women-only class taught by Professor Sherry.
Programs
- Little Sharks Kids Jiu-Jitsu — 5-10 · Kids jiu-jitsu with grappling skills, group games and activities, and belt advancement; builds positive social skills, focus, drive, and discipline.
- Junior Sharks Teens Jiu-Jitsu — 10-15 · Teens jiu-jitsu focused on respect, confidence, social skills, fitness, and focus.
- Adult Jiu-Jitsu — 16 and up · Gi and No-Gi classes for adults at any skill level.
- Women-Only Jiu-Jitsu — Weekly women-only class taught by Professor Sherry.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
About the provider
The Trench Jiu-Jitsu was officially founded in 2024, and the page says the school opened in late 2024. It says it is dedicated to changing lives through jiu-jitsu, education, and coaching, and to providing a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. Professor David Veloria is a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Rodrigo Lopez and Carlos Sievert of Gracie Barra NW. Professor Nate Santos and Professor Ray are 1st Degree Black Belts. Coach Tavid earned her Blue Belt at 16, and Coach Kayla and Coach Tyler are Purple Belts.
The school says jiu-jitsu can be for everyone regardless of age, gender, or experience level. Adult classes are for ages 16 and up. The Junior Sharks classes are for kids and teens ages 10 to 15. The Little Sharks class is for ages 5 to 10. The page also says 3-day free trials are offered for juniors ages 10 to 12 and for adults ages 16 and up.
What families say
“Professor David has done an amazing job of creating and building a very wonderful community, all of the professors are welcoming knowledgeable, Professor Nate and his 5:30 am classes are the best way to start the day, you know it good when some people are driving 30+ minutes for the 5:30 classes. this school is really something special and the perfect place to start your jiu-jitsu journey.” — G Thompson
“If you're looking for an amazing place in Tacoma to train i Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, this is it. Professor David is an excellent, skilled instructor and the people who train at the Trench are great people.” — Graeme Gibson
“Professor David is a one of a kind. All of the professors and coaches are great. Good for kids too. Curriculum is a good mix of self-defense and sport bjj. I do it for fitness. I highly recommend.” — J H
Last updated October 27, 2026.
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