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Portland Jujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Portland, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule portlandsmallcirclejujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-281-9060
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Miller is also an asset to the community with his self defense/self confidence classes he teaches for the blind and kids classes.”
“Sensei Miller is also an asset to the community with his self defense/self confidence classes he teaches for the blind and kids classes.”
Other martial arts here
“Wally Jay and is based on classical jujitsu, and incorporates judo, boxing, wrestling, Escrima and Wing Chun kung fu.”
“It's true they don't concentrate on ground techniques as does BJJ, and they're not a kickboxing or boxing school nor are they training competitive wrestling.”
“Wally Jay and is based on classical jujitsu, and incorporates judo, boxing, wrestling, Escrima and Wing Chun kung fu.”
“Wally Jay and is based on classical jujitsu, and incorporates judo, boxing, wrestling, Escrima and Wing Chun kung fu.”
“It's roots are in Wally Jay's style of Jujitsu and closely resembles Japanese styles but it incorporates Wing Chun, Karate, Arnis, and pressure points to name a few.”
What members say
“The first session you will learn how to roll and fall safely, plus other basic techniques to start your self defense journey for beginners.”
“Sensei Miller is also an asset to the community with his self defense/self confidence classes he teaches for the blind and kids classes.”
From the reviews
Small dojo with personalized instruction makes for a perfect learning environment. Extremely practical martial art. Friendly and casual environment. Excellent teachers that explain the principles behind techniques so you can execute with effectiveness. The focus is on street defense, not competition.
Versatile street self defense tailored to all ages and body types. The first session you will learn how to roll and fall safely, plus other basic techniques to start your self defense journey for beginners. Those with other martial arts skills will learn so much to add to your tool box of usable techniques.
Criticizing an instructor without knowing their background is absurd and when said instructor has moved on from competing to train a martial art that has such an extensive and rich history, criticizing that art is equally absurd. Small Circle jujitsu was developed by Prof.
Sensei Stan Miller holds the torch for Professor Jay (Small Circle Jujitsu) His training style draws you in week after week. Stan's real world experience coupled with his in depth knowledge of the system makes him one best instructors I learned under. He teaches with relaxed manor but requires much from his students.
Your first BJJ class at Portland Jujitsu
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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