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Brazilian Top Team Jiu-Jitsu Sellwood (BTT BJJ)
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Portland, 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
- 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 bttsellwood.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 971-419-3900
Hours
| Monday | 10–11 am, 4:30–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10–11 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“In fact, I've found so much value in the classes that I started bringing my two boys— one to the big kids class and the other with me to the adults class.”
“🙌🥋 He travels with his students to tournaments of all sizes—local, out of state, and even international—and even competes himself, leading by example.”
“It’s been incredible to see this full-circle journey—where what they once received as young beginners, they are now able to give back to younger students.”
What members say
“It’s been incredible to see this full-circle journey—where what they once received as young beginners, they are now able to give back to younger students.”
“Super professional but also very friendly and welcoming to beginners of all ability levels, I instantly felt welcome and felt like I was part of a family.”
“They also were skilled in helping me make adjustments for techniques I could not physically do.”
“🙌🥋 He travels with his students to tournaments of all sizes—local, out of state, and even international—and even competes himself, leading by example.”
“We used to drive all the way to Renzo Gracie in North Portland and then we discovered this place.”
“Watching my kids grow here has been such a meaningful journey, not only in their skills, but in their confidence, discipline, resilience, and mindset.”
From the reviews
I really can't say enough good things about Brazilian Top Team and especially the Sellwood gym. I started in August and have learned so much from coaches Ivan and Reuben these last three months.
Elite level coaching from truly world class Brazilian jiu jitsu coaches who are actually Brazilian and who have the medals and competition experience on the national and international stage to back up what they teach.
This was an incredible experience with the best vibes I've ever encountered in a workout space, and I've encountered some pretty great vibes in my life. They are warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and I was a complete and total beginner.
My son is 9. We used to drive all the way to Renzo Gracie in North Portland and then we discovered this place. It’s smaller, much more kid friendly, smaller class size, caring and extremely knowledgeable instructors who really care about the kids. I really really love this place for my son.
New to BJJ? Start at Brazilian Top Team Jiu-Jitsu Sellwood (BTT BJJ)
Brazilian Top Team Jiu-Jitsu Sellwood (BTT BJJ) 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 Jiu-Jitsu Sellwood (BTT BJJ)
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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