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McKenzie Martial Arts/Gracie Jiu Jitsu Eugene
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Eugene, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 mckenziemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (541) 729-2455
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The classes they run
“McKenzie Martial Arts has increased my kid/s sense of responsibility, assertiveness, respect, self worth, commitment, and citizenship.”
“Not only are my kids learning self defense, they're learning real, hard-earned confidence, they're learning respect, they're learning discipline, they're learning social skills.”
“I can't speak highly enough about Laura's dedication to balance and her ability to bring people of all levels into challenging poses.”
Other martial arts here
“High praise to MMA Eugene and the staff, especially Coach Adam and Coach Shannon.”
What members say
“High praise to MMA Eugene and the staff, especially Coach Adam and Coach Shannon. This is a great program for everyone from ages 3 to 93.”
“I can't speak highly enough about Laura's dedication to balance and her ability to bring people of all levels into challenging poses.”
“Adam, owner and coach, does an amazing job of creating a friendly atmosphere conducive to learning and confidence building.”
“There is both Gracie Jiu Jitsu with a strong focus on self-defense as well as striking arts with JKD and Filipino Kali.”
“I started with women's kick fit and Women's empowerment and quickly moved to the Gracie Combatives Course.”
From the reviews
By age 48, I had come up with nearly every possible excuse not to start martial arts training. With the encouragement of some friends, I finally broke out of that pattern of thinking and took the first step at McKenzie Martial Arts--and could not be happier with my choice.
Outstanding staff, instruction, and ownership! Myself, my wife, and my kids have been going to this school for multiple years and it's a great compliment to academic schooling. Coach Adam, Terry, and Shannon make the journey rewarding and fun! Great for all ages and all walks of life!
We started coming here to watch our two nephews who were enrolled about 8 years ago. Now our daughter has been in the Little Champs program here for the last two years and it has been fantastic!
I love this Martial arts studio. They train all ages in how to defend yourself in a street fight or bully situation. They are the ONLY certified Gracie jiu jitsu training center in the area. Super friendly and safe place to learn and train! They also have the only certified Women's Empowered self defense program!
New to BJJ? Start at McKenzie Martial Arts/Gracie Jiu Jitsu Eugene
McKenzie Martial Arts/Gracie Jiu Jitsu Eugene 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 McKenzie Martial Arts/Gracie Jiu Jitsu Eugene
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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