Gracie Combatives®
The world's leading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for beginners. Our classes provide a safe, structured learning opportunity for students with no previous Jiu-jitsu experience.
The Fastest Way to Street Readiness.
M/W/Th 6:15p-7:20p | Sat 9:30a-10:35a
In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Gracie Combatives prepares you to defend against a heavier, stronger, or more athletic opponent in a real-life altercation.
New Students: Please use the form at the bottom of the page to sign up for your Free Trial.
CTC Visitors: Friends from other CTCs, please email us at info@graciepdx.com so we can send you the CTC discount code and signup link.
Our School’s Commitments.
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Keep it Fun.
Learning BJJ takes time and we know the more you enjoy the journey, the more likely you are to continue and grow. If you aren’t having fun, you aren’t going to stick with it.
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Make it Safe.
No martial art is risk-free, but we strive to build a culture that prioritizes safety of all our training partners. If we can’t do a technique or submission safely, we shouldn’t be doing it.
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Always be Structured.
Rener and Ryron Gracie at Gracie University have pioneered curricula for every stage of your Brazilian Jiu-jitsu development. Whether you are brand new to BJJ or a Blue Belt and beyond, we have a well thought out program for you.
What Our Students Are Saying.
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“My first impression really made it easy for me to get my foot in the door and overcome my anxiety stepping into an unfamiliar environment. My first class I felt incredibly welcomed by all of the instructors and students. “
-Kara P.
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“I’ve been training in the Combatives program for a few months now and it has been great. All the coaches are fantastic. Everyone is welcoming and supportive, and the program is perfect for new people interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I highly recommend you try it out.”
- Nick C.
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.
Our Process, Your Success.
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Step 1: Learn the Techniques
Originally developed for the U.S. Army, Gracie Combatives is entirely dedicated to the mastery of 36 essential techniques organized into 23 one-hour lessons.
These 36 techniques address the most common behaviors with the greatest success in a street fight.
This program makes learning jiu-jitsu easy and fun regardless of your age or physical ability.
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Step 2: Develop Your Reflexes
Once you complete each of the 23 Gracie Combatives lessons twice, you will qualify to participate in the Reflex Development (RD) Classes.
In Reflex Development classes, you will learn how to combine the 36 techniques to address the most common occurrences in a real fight.
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Step 3: Earn Your Gracie Combatives Belt
Once you’ve gained proficiency in the 36 techniques you can test for your Gracie Combatives belt.
Promotion to Gracie Combatives belt means you’ve demonstrated the ability to defend yourself against an untrained opponent that is heavier, stronger, and more athletic than you.
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“Amazing school! Highly recommend for anyone that wants to learn jujitsu in a safe environment without the pressure of egos. The instructors are VERY helpful and respectful - the students are willing to help and the culture reflects that.”
-Jay H.
The Gracie University Advantage.
Gracie Jiu-jitsu Portland is a Certified Training Center in the Gracie University system. On top of our live classes, all our students receive a free subscription to Gracie University Online. This gives you unlimited online access to the Gracie Combatives streaming instructional video library..
With GU Online you’ll be able to review past lessons, learn upcoming techniques, and prepare for future belt tests 24/7.
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.
“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