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Progressive Jiu Jitsu MMA LLC

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vancouver, Washington

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Website & schedule projj360.org — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (360) 566-3150

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Progressive Jiu Jitsu MMA LLC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“Class sizes (adult and kids) are small so you get personalized attention.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“) Whether you want to learn self defense, BJJ, Muy Thai, or just participate in the fitness classes, I recommend it to all.”

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🌱 Beginners

“Very friendly atmosphere perfect for all levels.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Progressive Jiu Jitsu MMA LLC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Mauy Tai, Self~defense and Fitness !”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great teachers, positive environment and for the record Trevor is an AMAZING instructor :)”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 7 mentions

“If you want to learn Jiu Jitsu at an elite level and be a part of a family train at this dojo.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Trevor does a great job explaining minor details in techniques that make all the difference.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“The rates are affordable when compared with other gyms in the Vancouver/Portland area.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“Kids classes are great for self esteem, confidence and discipline early in life.”

From the reviews

You will get humbled by someone that weighs 100lbs less then you. Great place to learn bjj and talk about conspiracy theories.

★★★★★ — King, Mar 2020

Awesome instructors, clean dojo and GREAT prices! Class sizes (adult and kids) are small so you get personalized attention..staff is super friendly too!! Kids classes are great for self esteem, confidence and discipline early in life. All classes provide a good workout, too! Family owned and operated.

★★★★★ — Finallyalive, Feb 2017

Jiu Jitsu at its rawest form... So much fun! Great teachers, positive environment and for the record Trevor is an AMAZING instructor :)

★★★★★ — Jordan, Mar 2021

Before I started training here I had no prior martial arts experience and wasn't quite sure what to expect. I've been training at Progressive for about 18 months now and have been completely satisfied with the instruction and the team.

★★★★★ — Kyle, Sep 2014

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New to BJJ? Start at Progressive Jiu Jitsu MMA LLC

Progressive Jiu Jitsu MMA LLC 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Progressive Jiu Jitsu MMA LLC

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Progressive Jiu Jitsu MMA LLC

800 SE Tech Center Dr, Vancouver, WA98683

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