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MANOS Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gresham, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule manosjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (503) 716-6583
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7 PM |
| Friday | 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We are only a couple days into my son attending classes here at Manos, and I am impressed!”
“They are very welcoming to beginners and people of all ages who are new to Jiu Jitsu.”
What members say
“They’re super involved with all the kids, know everyone by name, and make the whole place feel welcoming and fun.”
“His older brother (13 yrs) has now started to attend classes here and it has become a great family bonding experience.”
“I have a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old, and both kids love it.”
“My youngest son (3yrs) has been coming for nine months and all of us have has seen a huge growth, not only in his Jiu Jitsu, but his discipline.”
From the reviews
We’ve been coming to this Jiu Jitsu gym for about 8 months now and it’s been awesome for our family! I have a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old, and both kids love it.
My youngest son (3yrs) has been coming for nine months and all of us have has seen a huge growth, not only in his Jiu Jitsu, but his discipline. Love to see this fun sport turn into his passion. His older brother (13 yrs) has now started to attend classes here and it has become a great family bonding experience.
We are only a couple days into my son attending classes here at Manos, and I am impressed! The instructors are really engaged, and the kids obviously love it! So far there's been a class of 5-6 kids in my son's age range (boys and girls). The facility is clean and spacious, and the staff has all been very welcoming.
My kids love this place, good guys, good vibes and family owned & operated so if you’re looking for something to keep your kids active while learning a hands on martial art, this is definitely the place to bring them! They are very welcoming to beginners and people of all ages who are new to Jiu Jitsu.
New to BJJ? Start at MANOS Jiu Jitsu
MANOS Jiu Jitsu 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 MANOS 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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