Tacoma · Washington

Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga
3912 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404
About Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga
Nova Ryu is a Tacoma, Washington Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy running gi, no-gi, kids and women's-only classes seven days a week in small class sizes, alongside boxing and yoga. Age bands are Ninja Cubs (4-6), kids (7-14) and adult (15+), with a Saturday women's BJJ class followed by open mat, a Sunday fundamentals class, and private lessons for one to four students. Founder and head coach Jestyn Cummings is a BJJ black belt and USJA judo shodan who began training in 2001 and whose lineage runs Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie, George Gracie, Octavio de Almeida, Moises Muradi, Givanildo Santana and James Foster.
Pricing
Memberships
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Women's
- Self-Defense
- Open Mat
Weekly Schedule
Instructors
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie → George Gracie → Octavio de Almeida → Moises Muradi → Givanildo Santana → James Foster
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga cost?+
Monthly membership at Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga ranges $100 per month.
Does Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga offer gi or no-gi classes?+
Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga?+
The head instructor is Jestyn Cummings, a black belt with lineage through Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie, George Gracie.
Does Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga offers a dedicated program for children.
Does Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga have open mat?+
Yes, Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.