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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Portland
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 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 (ages 5–12) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciepdx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 971-446-7600
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:45 am–8:45 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The adult beginner class absolutely ROCKS.”
“They also have a bullyproof program for kids which entails a fun curriculum and environment.”
“Most BJJ schools have a focus on sport and/or tournament type training and I appreciate that GJJ is pure self-defense oriented.”
“Most BJJ schools have a focus on sport and/or tournament type training and I appreciate that GJJ is pure self-defense oriented.”
“He's highly knowledgeable, approachable, and always willing to help students of all levels improve.”
What members say
“Jordan is an outstanding instructor. He's highly knowledgeable, approachable, and always willing to help students of all levels improve.”
“The environment of the class is very welcoming, encouraging, and just the right balance of pressure, so that you feel challenged to grow but you don’t have to be perfect.”
“The environment of the class is very welcoming, encouraging, and just the right balance of pressure, so that you feel challenged to grow but you don’t have to be perfect.”
“When you sign up with a membership, you receive access to the techniques taught in a detailed video format which helps tremendously for review or remote training.”
“Most BJJ schools have a focus on sport and/or tournament type training and I appreciate that GJJ is pure self-defense oriented.”
“I’ve tried multiple jiu jitsu schools over the years and none have compared to the warm, welcoming, accepting environment that I’ve had with Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland.”
From the reviews
I am really, really loving my experience here at Gracie 💖🥹 I’ve never ever done something like this (self-defense/martial arts) and was at first super intimidated but Jordan and the teaching crew are really welcoming and so are the students here.
Most importantly the people are amazing. Instructors Jordan Ben and Spencer are really cool, charismatic individuals. Although I’ve known Jordan and Ben for less than a week I can tell it will be a treat to learn and train with these athletes. Man what a clean facility that’s well organized.
I’ve had an outstanding experience training here! The instructors are top-notch—professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly skilled at tailoring lessons to fit my personal needs and goals.
I love the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Most BJJ schools have a focus on sport and/or tournament type training and I appreciate that GJJ is pure self-defense oriented. Super cooperative & safe training, friendly & fun learning environment. I really like the format in how the lessons are taught.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Portland
Gracie 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.
Your first BJJ class at Gracie 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.
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