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Best BJJ Gyms in Portland, OR (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Portland has 18 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 1,008 student reviews between them. The ranking below is simple and honest: gyms ordered by how many students have reviewed them — a strong proxy for community size and staying power. Review counts come from public listings and refresh regularly. Always take a free trial class before committing; here's what to look for.

  1. Industrial Strength Gym: Fitness & Jiu Jitsu

    178reviews

    With 178 student reviews — the most of any gym in Portland— it tops this year's list. Located at 8709 N Lombard St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Straight Blast Gym Portland - BJJ & MMA Gym

    138reviews

    138 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1812 NE 43rd Ave. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Portland

    119reviews

    119 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1735 SE Grand Ave. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland

    105reviews

    105 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 833 N Shaver St. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Oregon Grappling Arts

    100reviews

    100 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2627 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Jiu Jitsu Portland

    63reviews

    63 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 8775 SW Canyon Ln. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Portland

    59reviews

    59 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 825 SE Madison St. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Brazilian Top Team Portland

    53reviews

    53 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 626 NE 102nd Ave. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Unicorn Jiu Jitsu

    50reviews

    50 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 9220 SE Stark St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Eastside Grappling

    48reviews

    48 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 210 SE Madison St. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

How this ranking works

We rank by verified student review counts rather than editorial opinion — more reviews generally means a bigger, longer-running community. It's a starting point, not a verdict: the right gym for you depends on schedule, location, coaching style, and culture. Browse all 18 gyms in Portland or read what to expect in your first class.