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Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley (BTT)
4.9 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clackamas, Oregon
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
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule btthappyvalley.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 971-419-3900
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 12–1 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 am, 12–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 12–1 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8 am, 12–1 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 9–10 am |
The classes they run
“When my daughter started training at Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley more than two years ago, I was just another parent sitting on the sidelines watching class.”
“If you are looking for a place for your kids, teens or as an adult to train, this is a great place and location is right off 205 so it's convenience too and the area is safe.”
“) He travels with his students to every tournament, big or small, local or international—always there on the sidelines supporting every athlete.”
“Today, both my daughter and I train at BTT Happy Valley, taking group classes and private lessons with Gus, and this review is long overdue.”
“Whether you’re brand new to jiu jitsu or have years of experience, everyone is treated with the same level of respect and encouragement.”
Other martial arts here
“The class schedules are great for working families and the variety of classes offered has been nice such as offering striking and wrestling training.”
What members say
“Coach Gus runs a great program of learning and having fun as each session includes learning the move of the day, practicing that move, and playing games which the kids love.”
“Gus and the entire team has been so welcoming to all of us that this temporary transition has been smoother than anticipated.”
“Gus and the entire team has been so welcoming to all of us that this temporary transition has been smoother than anticipated.”
“The instruction is great and the students are pushing each other to be better and learn new techniques.”
“Coach Gus runs a great program of learning and having fun as each session includes learning the move of the day, practicing that move, and playing games which the kids love.”
“) He travels with his students to every tournament, big or small, local or international—always there on the sidelines supporting every athlete.”
From the reviews
BTT PNW & jiu jitsu has made such a positive impact on our family. My 7 year old son came for a 1 week trial a year ago and we've never looked back. The environment the coaches create attracts like-minded students/members so the vibe and energy is always great and feels like home.
My son who is seven joined the Top Team Happy Valley gym about seven months ago. It’s the highlight of his week. I am amazed of how many skills that he learns in class benefits his everyday life outside of class. He’s puts forward more FOCUS and effort then I have ever seen.
My kids have been training here for a few months after our gym suddenly closed. Gus and the entire team has been so welcoming to all of us that this temporary transition has been smoother than anticipated. The instruction is great and the students are pushing each other to be better and learn new techniques.
Seven years ago, I wrote a review saying BTT Happy Valley felt like our second home — and today, that couldn’t be more true. 🥋🔥💪✨ BTT Happy Valley is the only martial arts gym we truly chose to stay with after trying several others, and here we are more than seven years later, still absolutely loving it.
New to BJJ? Start at Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley (BTT)
Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley (BTT) 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.
Your first BJJ class at Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley (BTT)
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.
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