About
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Portland is a Gracie University Certified Training Center in the Portland metro area. Join us to learn self-defense in a fun, safe, structured community. We offer a seamless online and live training experience. Learn from the source!
Location
124 SW Yamhill St.
Portland, OR 97204
Plenty of nearby paid lots. Street parking is free after 7pm. Save time and get the Parking Kitty app
Hours
Mon | 4:45p – 9:15p
Tues | 6:15p – 8:00p
Wed |4:45p – 9:15p
Thurs |6:15p – 9:15p
Sat | 7:45a – 12:15p
Ted Willke
Head Instructor
Ted Willke has been practicing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu since 2009, opening the first non-law enforcement Gracie Garage in Washington State. He has dedicated himself to the practice ever since, focused on continuously learning while passing on the skills and knowledge to others. He graduated from the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Instructor Certification Program in 2012. He is a brown belt under Ryron and Rener Gracie.
Cindi Willke and Marta Stelmaszak Rosa
Women Empowered Instructors
Cindi and Marta launched the Women Empowered program with Ted in January 2022. They graduated from the Gracie University Women Empowered Instructor Certification Program in July 2022 and have been rocking it ever since. They are pink belts under Eve and Rener Gracie.
Dana Orth
Women Empowered Instructor
Dana brings her bright humor, enthusiasm, and sharp skills to every class she teaches. She graduated from the Gracie University Women Empowered Instructor Certification Program in January 2023 and is passionate about helping other women learn self-defense while having fun. She is a pink belt under Eve and Rener Gracie.
Spencer Reynolds
Assistant Instructor
Spencer Reynolds has been practicing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu since 2010, starting under Chris Bailey at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale. He graduated from the Gracie University Instructor Certification Program in July 2013 and has brought his impressive technical depth and thoughtful leadership to our Master Cycle, Gracie Combatives, and Gracie Bullyproof programs since 2021. He is a purple belt under Ryron and Rener Gracie.
Ben Gonzales
Assistant Instructor
Ben Gonzales is our Gracie Combatives specialist. He graduated from the Gracie University Instructor Certification Program in July 2022 and has brought his amazing talent and energy to our Gracie Combatives and Gracie Bullyproof programs ever since. He is a blue belt under Ryron and Rener Gracie.
“Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger and faster than you; so that you learn to rely on technique, timing, and leverage rather than brute strength.”
— Grand Master Helio Gracie
Facilities and Equipment
1200 square feet of training space
Air conditioning
Multiple bathrooms and changing areas
Training apparel
Safety gear