Isla Jiu Jitsu is a home away from home. We provide a safe space for everyone who wants to experience Jiu Jitsu in Federal Way, Washington. Anyone who enters our academy is immediately taught and encouraged to establish bonds based on mutual respect. This reinforces our close community and how we come together for Jiu Jitsu. Ready to explore the numerous benefits of training Jiu Jitsu? Come join our island at Isla Jiu Jitsu!
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Isla means island in Filipino and Chamorro, and at Isla Jiu Jitsu we welcome you into our tight-knit family (aka our island!). Isla gives our students the opportunity to exercise mentally as well as physically, giving them the chance to personalize taught concepts. Allowing Jiu Jitsu lessons to be original and adaptive towards a student’s particular style of movement improves the student’s independence, empowerment, and feeling of accomplishment. On a physical level, martial arts benefit those of all ages with overall improved strength, stamina, agility, and defense.
When he first moved to Washington with his family, Jeff Macatangay was motivated by money. Unfortunately, he realized that this financial drive meant he was putting his loved ones second, missing important family moments for work. Jeff wanted to be able to find work-life balance and be present with family. Training Jiu Jitsu allowed Jeff to find that balance by showing him how to respect his family more. The changes brought about by training Jiu Jitsu exceeded his expectations and he wanted to bring that change to others by establishing Isla.
Isla is rooted in looking out for each other and growing together to become well-rounded individuals.
We value every one of our students and prioritize familiarizing ourselves with their character to ensure a healthy community.
We instill humbleness within our school so mutual respect is established.
We understand each other at Isla Jiu Jitsu and challenge each other to help be the best version of ourselves.
Isla’s lessons allow our students to develop their sense of self and independence through freedom.
Isla Jiu Jitsu has everything…except you! Join our community today and begin your Jiu Jitsu journey!
