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Salem-Keizer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Salem, 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 skbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (503) 877-7356
Hours
| Monday | 5:05–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:10–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:05–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:10–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:05–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Michelle, James, Beto… the whole squad are always so friendly but at the same time able to guide and teach the kids during their sessions properly and seems like with ease.”
“Whether you are brand new to Jiu-Jitsu or have experience, this academy does a great job helping you build confidence, discipline, and practical skills.”
“Whether you are brand new to Jiu-Jitsu or have experience, this academy does a great job helping you build confidence, discipline, and practical skills.”
Other martial arts here
“This has been great for my kids to get to spar/wrestle with clear starting and stopping boundaries and with people their own size.”
What members say
“We are so grateful to have found such a positive and welcoming place for our child to learn.”
“The coaches are very friendly and knowledgeable and work with all the children equally, and Michelle and James are great as well, easy to communicate with, and very helpful!”
“SKBJJ has been a great experience for my daughter. She has gained so much confidence over the last several months.”
“Whether you are brand new to Jiu-Jitsu or have experience, this academy does a great job helping you build confidence, discipline, and practical skills.”
From the reviews
We have had such a wonderful experience with Salem-Keizer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. They are absolutely amazing with our 5-year-old. The instructors are kind, patient, and encouraging, and they do such a great job making each child feel seen and supported.
SKBJJ is a great academy! My oldest son (10.5 years) has almost completed two years and my middle son (8 years old) has almost completed one. The instructors (Beto!) are clear, patient and encouraging, and they do a great job of pairing the students up by similar size or tenacity.
From starting at SKBJJ at a young age in the youth classes, to now training as an adult, I highly recommend enrollment for anyone interested. From the bonds and friendships I’ve been able to make over the years. Or the confidence and discipline acquired. SKBJJ is a place that allows for growth and development.
SKBJJ has been such a positive addition into our child's life. The instructors are well-versed in working with children of all ages, and the ratio of instructor to student keeps the children moving and engaged throughout the entire class session.
New to BJJ? Start at Salem-Keizer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Salem-Keizer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Salem-Keizer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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