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Straight Blast Gym Portland - BJJ & MMA Gym
4.4 ★★★★☆ 141 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Portland, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $200/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 (ages 4–11) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sbgi-pdx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-230-7924
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–4 pm |
The classes they run
“I took Rick and Vanessa’s Foundations- Stand up classes, and both instructors taught techniques with clear instruction and attentiveness to all members in the class.”
“As a former sbgi comp team and MMA coach back in the early 2010 times I'm in awe how much did gym has grown over the years.”
“The other students during the open mat portion that I rolled with were all focused on sparring technically and the environment was very safe.”
“As a first time BJJ student I had loads of fun and learned so much in just a short amount of time.”
Other martial arts here
“As a former sbgi comp team and MMA coach back in the early 2010 times I'm in awe how much did gym has grown over the years.”
What members say
“Best coaches, students and friends and so glad I walked into this gym first to learn BJJ because the coaches kept helping me even when I quit BJJ for 5 years they brought me back.”
“The overall atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the instructor was super clear in breaking down the techniques and the reasons and concepts behind why they work.”
“The overall atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the instructor was super clear in breaking down the techniques and the reasons and concepts behind why they work.”
“The overall atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the instructor was super clear in breaking down the techniques and the reasons and concepts behind why they work.”
“As a former sbgi comp team and MMA coach back in the early 2010 times I'm in awe how much did gym has grown over the years.”
“I've been a gym rat for decades and not only does SBG keep a clean, well run facility but they promote and maintain one of the healthiest gym cultures I've ever seen.”
From the reviews
During a visit to Portland, I dropped in for a class and it couldn’t have been a better experience. The overall atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the instructor was super clear in breaking down the techniques and the reasons and concepts behind why they work.
I just joined Straight Blast Gym. I am so impressed with their ability,service and welcoming attitude. I have never trained in Martial Arts, but look forward to learning. Scott made my intro session so awesome! My first class was incredible. I can't say enough how grateful I am to be part of this wonderful family!
Such an outstanding martial arts facility. I doubt you could find more professional and systematic coaching anywhere else. I came through town some months back and they opened their doors to me so I could train. Coach Cane’s class was so well structured I was in awe.
First off Justin is an amazing jiu jitsu teacher. He's very patient and clear in his teaching method. For people thinking of signing up here are the things to know. They have you sign up for six months for just under $200 a month.
New to BJJ? Start at Straight Blast Gym Portland - BJJ & MMA Gym
Straight Blast Gym Portland - BJJ & MMA Gym 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 Straight Blast Gym Portland - BJJ & MMA Gym
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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