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Gracie Combatives | Adult Beginners (Ages 13+)
M/W/Th 6:15p-7:20p | Sat 9:30a-10:30a
The world's leading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for beginners. Our classes are structured and provide a safe learning opportunity for students with no previous Jiu-jitsu experience. You’ll learn our 36 core techniques in a fun and cooperative environment. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, even if an attacker is bigger and stronger than you.
We welcome newcomers with open arms!
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Women Empowered | Women's Self-Defense (Ages 13+)
Tu 6:30p-7:45p | Sat 8:00am-9:15am
In Women Empowered, we work with each other, not against each other. In this 15-lesson program you’ll learn how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks carried out by perpetrators in a safe, supportive environment. This program will give empower you with scalable self-defense options ranging from verbal boundary setting to lethal force techniques, so you feel prepared for any potential threat.
Come for the Jiu-Jitsu, stay for the community of women supporting one another.
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Gracie Bullyproof | Kids' Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8-12)
M/W 5p-6p
Gracie Bullyproof builds unshakable confidence so that your child can overcome bullying without violence. We know that kids learn best while having fun. Parents love our Kids BJJ program because it's the perfect blend of self-defense and character development. Our instructors will teach your child how to protect themselves while they learn coordination, focus, discipline, confidence, and perseverance.
Give your child the gift of unshakable confidence.
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Master Cycle | Advanced Jiu-Jitsu
M/W/Th 7:30p-9:00p | Sat 10:45a-12:15p
From Blue belt to Black belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle. In our Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Classes we’ve taken over 600 techniques and divided them into 7 Positional Chapters. Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, and finally Standing. Each chapter is generally studied for a couple months before moving on. Though we explore a wide variety of sport and self-defense techniques, there is a strong emphasis on staying “punch-safe” at all times which will help you manage a street altercation.
We want to create an environment where anyone and everyone can explore the art of Jiu-Jitsu in a cooperative and ego-free manner.
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Try any of our programs on us for up to 10 calendar days*. Uniforms are provided free for your first class and then can be rented for $3 or purchased at a discount for members.
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Common FAQs.
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There are zero fitness requirements to be able to start our beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes! One of the benefits of BJJ is that it relies on technique and timing rather than strength, speed, or athleticism.
Our students start at all different fitness levels; however, you will find that you do enhance your fitness by doing our BJJ classes.
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Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our classes felt the exact same way. There is absolutely no experience necessary for any of our beginner classes, and there is no sparring amongst beginners, so you’re going to be safe and have a great time!
Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at what your body is capable of, and how much you can improve! Our certified martial arts instructors are trained to keep their teaching simple, effective, and beginner-focused. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!
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Upon arriving to your first jiu-jitsu class, we will provide a uniform (dependent on the class you take) for you to wear. We recommend wearing comfortable undergarments or leggings, and a t-shirt or rashguard that you can wear.
Be sure to bring a water bottle, as you will be working up a sweat!
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Absolutely! Specifically because Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has proven reliable in defending against larger opponents for nearly a century, it is the perfect martial art for women.
Many women train in our co-ed Gracie Combatives classes, however we also have women-only classes (Women Empowered) available if that is preferred.
We love seeing the physical confidence develop in our female students as they gain self-defense skills on the mat!
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Just show up! Upon arriving, you will be given a uniform and a focused introductory lesson by one of our instructors before you join in the group class.
No previous experience is necessary for any one of our group classes, so you will never feel left behind.
Our program is structured by class number, so you will always know exactly what techniques you will be learning on any given day. You could even check out the techniques of the day on GracieUniversity.com before class to get a head start!
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No. As a Gracie University Certified Training Center, we are not a competition-focused gym. Our first priority for our martial arts students is that they learn the fundamentals of self-defense. What you need to do to survive against an aggressive, untrained opponent may be different than what you would need to learn for a sport jiu-jitsu tournament.
We support the individual jiu-jitsu journeys of each one of our students, regardless of whether they choose to test their skills in competition.
Start your Free 10-Day Trial Now!
Try any of our programs on us for up to 10 calendar days*. Uniforms are provided free for your first class and then can be rented for $3 or purchased at a discount for members.
*Terms and Conditions: To be eligible for this offer, you must currently live in the Portland or Vancouver metro area and be new to the Gracie University system. One free trial per person. By submitting your info, you agree to receive automated marketing messages. Not a condition of any purchase. See our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Msg freq varies. Msg & Data rates may apply. Reply STOP to stop, HELP for help.