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Jiu Jitsu Portland
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 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
- 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 5rjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-327-8265
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:15 am–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:15 pm |
| Friday | 6:15 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 9–10 am |
The classes they run
“I started training at Five Rings Jiu Jitsu through the We Defy Foundation a program that helps disabled veterans like myself get back into an active and empowered lifestyle.”
“I generally don’t give out reviews (much less five star reviews) but I’m making an exception for Five Rings… My daughter and I have had a fantastic experience training here.”
“There is a path for everyone at Five Rings whether you want to learn the art of Jiu Jitsu, learn self defense, attain more self confidence or compete.”
“So if you are just wanting to learn self defense, get in shape, or have competition on the brain, from personal experience at a couple gyms, Five Rings is the place for you!”
“If you're looking for a place to train, whether you're a beginner or coming in with life challenges, I can’t recommend Five Rings enough.”
Other martial arts here
“I started at about 2 and a half years ago as of writing, and my wrestling skill skyrocketed.”
What members say
“Five Rings has roped us in with great instruction, a welcoming family environment, a fantastic workout and a flexible schedule.”
“As an adult I also started attending classes a few months ago and I have found the atmosphere fun and welcoming, not only with the coaches, but with the members as well.”
“As an adult I also started attending classes a few months ago and I have found the atmosphere fun and welcoming, not only with the coaches, but with the members as well.”
“I’m having a blast learning the basics and adding to my Jiu Jitsu tool kit with each class I take (while accidentally getting an incredible workout).”
“I would recommend this gym to all that want to learn about the art of Jujitsu, improve their current skills, or just dive in and have fun getting sweaty.”
“Through jiu jitsu at Five Rings, my kids have developed the grit, discipline, and confidence that have helped them in other aspects of their lives.”
From the reviews
For me, the experience at 5 Rings Jujitsu has been incredible. I started at about 2 and a half years ago as of writing, and my wrestling skill skyrocketed. I've gotten much fitter, and this is probably the only physical activity I get.
We LOVE 5 Rings Jui Jitsu! It's made a world of difference in my kids' self confidence. Five Rings always has a positive learning environment, the coaches teach the kids how to turn "losing" into determination, and my kids can't wait to go to class each week!
I’ve been training Jiu Jitsu since the early part of 2019 and Five Rings is the second gym I have trained at and I feel very lucky that I joined. There are a large group of very skilled grapplers who are always open to answering questions and meeting you where you are at in your journey.
I moved here exactly one year ago removed from all friends and eager to start a new sport. I came across Five Rings which was centrally located for me. The amazing care and attention that the coaches take with each student was evident from my first day.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu Jitsu Portland
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 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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