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Columbia River Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vancouver, Washington
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule columbiariverjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (360) 771-5077
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's a place where you'll not only learn valuable self-defense skills but also grow as an individual.”
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What members say
“Chris is a great instructor and can articulate the details of different techniques.”
“From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by the friendly and supportive community.”
“The instructors are friendly and extremely qualified, and there are plenty of students of varied sizes and skill levels, which brings a depth and breadth to this type of training.”
“The curriculum is well-designed, and the techniques are taught in a clear and engaging manner.”
“The informal atmosphere allows for a focus on the training itself, instead of wasting time doing calisthenics and bowing repeatedly.”
From the reviews
Chillest Sensei in the game right now. Learn the coolest martial art with a great instructor, in a dope environment.
I have known & trained with the head Instructor Chris Nakato & crew for almost 8 years now. The students here at Columbia Jiu-jitsu are extremely fortunate to have a highly skilled, patient & brilliant Instructor as Sensei Nakato to guide them through their Jiu-jitsu journey.
If you want to learn the gentle art come to this jiu-jitsu academy. I have trained with Chris. He has developed me into the martial artist that I am today. Sensei Chris has patience and wisdom to build students into amazing Jiu-Jitsu players.
Coach Chris is next level! Couldn't ask for a better school to train at. Jiu Jitsu at it's finest
Your first BJJ class at Columbia River Jiu Jitsu
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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