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Impact Jiu Jitsu Portland

5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Portland, Oregon

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

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
  • Membership memberships run around $27/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • 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 pdxbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 971-290-1942

Hours

Monday 8 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 8 am–7:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–1:30 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Impact Jiu Jitsu Portland, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“I’m so happy that I started my journey here, because I feel like I’m learning fundamentals in an environment that prioritizes safety first and foremost.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Tony is a black belt in both Judo and Jiu Jitsu, a black belt competitor, and an all-around great guy.”

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“Tony can teach all levels effectively and is great at tailoring instruction and moves to individuals which is vital as a coach.”

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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 Impact Jiu Jitsu Portland — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo 8 mentions

“I recently completed the Judo for Jiu Jitsu course, and the classes were well-organized with content that Tony made easily comprehensible and immediately applicable.”

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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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Tony and his team offer excellent instruction while keeping their members comfort and safety in mind.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“I’m committed to continuing my training here and recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming, non-intimidating place to start.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“I’m committed to continuing my training here and recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming, non-intimidating place to start.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“I’m so happy that I started my journey here, because I feel like I’m learning fundamentals in an environment that prioritizes safety first and foremost.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“Tony teaches jiu jitsu and judo in a way that is easily digestible and immediately applicable in the mat room and the competition floor.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“The facility is clean, expansive, and it is clear Tony cares a lot about Impact Portland!”

From the reviews

This is an excellent place to train. Tony and his team have taken special care to make people feel included and capable of learning Jiu Jitsu at whatever level you are entering at.

★★★★★ — Jimmy, Jun 2026

Tony and his team offer excellent instruction while keeping their members comfort and safety in mind. If you are looking for a place to learn martial arts I highly recommend checking out Impact Jiu Jitsu Portland.

★★★★★ — Girls, Nov 2025

I’ve been taking jiu jitsu classes here for almost a year and a half, and I can’t say enough incredible things about this gym. Broadly speaking, this gym feels like community. So many wonderful people and hard-working and deserving local owners. I could not recommend them enough.

★★★★★ — Kathleen, Oct 2025

Impact jiu jitsu Portland is an excellent gym that is very friendly and inviting. Tony Gracia is one of the best coaches I've had the pleasure learning from. Tony has a black belt in Judo and a 2nd degree black belt in jiu jitsu.

★★★★★ — Connor, Oct 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Impact Jiu Jitsu Portland

Impact 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Impact 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 Impact Jiu Jitsu Portland

8703 N Lombard St, Portland, OR97203

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