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Port City Combat Sports
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mobile, Alabama
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule portcitycombatsports.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (251) 232-9251
Hours
| Monday | 9:15 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:15 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9:15 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I was able to walk back into this gym like I had never left, my wife feels safe and welcome, and my daughter has really enjoyed her journey so far.”
“Everyone trains together and if you want to compete, they compete together too!”
“The training for most young people is one on one, which is ideal, when you're starting out.”
“The environment is welcoming and inclusive, making it easy for people of all levels to feel at home.”
Other martial arts here
“I can't tell you the confidence and strength training at Port City MMA has introduced into my kids lives.”
What members say
“Great instructors for all ages and various disciplines.”
“Experienced training partners and the welcoming atmosphere has made it one of if not the best BJJ/MMA school I’ve ever trained at.”
“If the thought has ever crossed your mind to sign your kids or even yourself up for MMA, you won't regret being apart of the Port City MMA family.”
“Everyone trains together and if you want to compete, they compete together too!”
“My husband has gained so much confidence, strength, and discipline, and I can see how much he has grown as a person and athlete.”
From the reviews
Love these guys and gals who train here. Coaches are amazingly talented, patient, and hardworking. This is the best gym in South Alabama, our medals prove it.
My boys have been with Port City for 2 years. Every class they learn something new and ways to improve upon things they already knew. The Coaches are amazing and strive to have a personal bond with each kid that steps on the mat.
When I first walked into PortCity I was a little nervous. I had wanted to do this for many years but I wasn’t sure how it worked or how to start. Jimmy, the owner, showed me around the gym and told me how much he cared for it as a whole and what it meant to him. He said, “this is my family.
I can't say enough positive things about this gym and the incredible team behind it. My husband has been training here for some time now, and the support he’s received has been nothing short of outstanding. From day one, the coaches have been incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and motivating.
New to BJJ? Start at Port City Combat Sports
Port City Combat Sports 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 Port City Combat Sports
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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