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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Portland

5 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Portland, Oregon

Part of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule 10thplanetportland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 503-974-0521

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–9 pm
Friday 6:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 12–2 pm
Sunday 12–3 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Portland, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 3 mentions

“Was visiting Portland for a few days so I dropped in; did the fundamentals class which was great.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 15 mentions

“My kids have grown in so many ways by being a part of this gym and the life lessons and skills they learn on and off the mat here will forever be a part of them.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Whether you are a casual hobbyist or a competitor, the coaches will help guide you to the goals that you are trying to achieve.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I would recommend trying an introduction course , it is a great way to get in shape and learn self defense skills.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“They worked amazingly smoothly making us feel at home and just went ahead and adjusted classes to accommodate my daughters who have no experience.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Portland — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 122 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“The head coach of the kids program Coach Morgan brings such a high level of jujitsu but most of all really cares for the students and families as if they were his own.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“They worked amazingly smoothly making us feel at home and just went ahead and adjusted classes to accommodate my daughters who have no experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 12 mentions

“10P has an extremely high level of jiu jitsu coaching while also providing a friendly and welcoming environment for beginners.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“A clear attention to detail can be seen throughout the gym whether it be the information taught in class or how clean the gym is kept.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“After only a few short lessons I saw an amazing boost in confidence and kindness from my two girls age 6 and 8 from their kids program.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“They have Ninja nights where they run games, mini competition brackets, movies, pizza and more games is an absolute blast for the kids but also provides parents a night off.”

From the reviews

An incredible experience! 10P has an extremely high level of jiu jitsu coaching while also providing a friendly and welcoming environment for beginners. I started Jiu Jitsu in my 40's, so I was a little nervous about stepping in here.

★★★★★ — Brendan, Aug 2022

Joining 10th Planet Portland has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Not only do you get top notch instruction from a wide range of knowledgeable, highly skilled, coaches, but you also get a community that is built on inclusion and personal development.

★★★★★ — Kyle, Dec 2023

I’ve been living in Portland for 20 years and if we ever move this would be the thing we would miss the most. My kids have grown in so many ways by being a part of this gym and the life lessons and skills they learn on and off the mat here will forever be a part of them.

★★★★★ — James, Oct 2024

My son came to 10th Planet when he was 9 years old with a lot of anxiety and trauma. The coaches worked with him, cared for him, helped him through his complex needs. One coach in particular Morgan, called me and texted me when we were going to quit because he was shutting down a lot.

★★★★★ — Dukes1133, May 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Portland

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Portland comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Portland

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Portland

1735 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR97214

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