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Impact Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Salem, Oregon
Plan your first class
- 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 3–6) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule salemimpactjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-544-8180
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30–10:30 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 12–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Currently my daughter goes to class every Monday and every other Tuesday due to my schedule but hopefully soon I can take her more than just a day or two a week.”
“Not only do you get access to the bjj, no gi, boxing, and kickboxing classes but you also get a membership to one of the best gyms in Salem.”
“Highly recommend this gym for learning self defense, gaining confidence, and keeping in shape💪🏼”
“If you have no experience and want to try something new Nick is a great coach who explains things very well, and the athletes here are great and helpful.”
Other martial arts here
“With jits, boxing, mma and weights under one roof, fighters looking to move to a pro career will not find a better gym or coach to progress their skills.”
“With jits, boxing, mma and weights under one roof, fighters looking to move to a pro career will not find a better gym or coach to progress their skills.”
“Not only do you get access to the bjj, no gi, boxing, and kickboxing classes but you also get a membership to one of the best gyms in Salem.”
What members say
“If you have no experience and want to try something new Nick is a great coach who explains things very well, and the athletes here are great and helpful.”
“If you have no experience and want to try something new Nick is a great coach who explains things very well, and the athletes here are great and helpful.”
“There are students of all ages from 4 years old to 60 years old The space is clean, friendly, and safe.”
“Not only are the instructors all great, but the members are all there to learn and everyone helps one another learn the techniques being taught.”
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely great with kids.”
“There are students of all ages from 4 years old to 60 years old The space is clean, friendly, and safe.”
From the reviews
I’ve trained at Impact Jiu Jitsu for a while now, and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. The coaching is outstanding, the instruction is detailed, and the culture on the mats is second to none. Whether you’re brand new to jiu-jitsu or preparing for competition, there’s a place for you here.
My 4yr old daughter started about 2 months ago and she absolutely loves it. All the instructors/coaches are great and have a lot of patience with the little ones. While still being serious they make learning fun. You are able to take your child to class as much as you are willing/able to.
This place is awesome! The coaches are all knowledgeable and experienced martial artists. The class sizes aren't too big, so you get a good amount of personal attention from the instructor. I've also made a lot of great friends not only with my classmates but with the coaches as well.
This is a great gym. Not only are the instructors all great, but the members are all there to learn and everyone helps one another learn the techniques being taught. This gym isn't just a gym, it becomes family. Great adult programs, but the kids classes are awesome and so fun to watch.
New to BJJ? Start at Impact Jiu Jitsu
Impact Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Impact 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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