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Oregon Grappling Arts
Oregon Grappling Arts: technique, teamwork, and confidence on the mat.
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Oregon Grappling Arts: technique, teamwork, and confidence on the mat.
Oregon Grappling Arts is a welcoming Portland gym offering kids and adults jiu-jitsu in a spacious, clean space. Coaches Eddie, Hannah, and Courtney tailor instruction to each learner’s level, emphasize live rounds and real-time application, and celebrate progress. Free trial classes are available, and the atmosphere values hard work, teamwork, and confidence.
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High-energy, age-appropriate classes for children ages 5 and up, focusing on technical skills, confidence, and teamwork in a fun, supportive setting.
Comprehensive instruction for all skill levels, from white belts to advanced practitioners, with live rounds and personalized coaching.
Tailored classes for older kids and teens, emphasizing complex techniques, grit, and mental strength in a positive environment.
No-obligation introductory sessions for new students to experience the gym, meet instructors, and assess fit before committing.
One-on-one instruction with expert coaches for personalized technique refinement and accelerated learning.
Structured live rounds and situational training to apply techniques in real-time, fostering practical skill development.
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Overall rating
Andrew
Caveat: white belt perspective. I've experimented with a few gyms in the Portland area and this one is great. The owners, Eddie and Hannah are particularly welcoming, knowledgeable and go out of their way to communicate and explain fundamentals and techniques in a way thats fun and digestible. They also follow up and check in with their members regularly. Apart from that the location, size, and in particular cleanliness of the space is top tier.
Niko Hughes
Hannah and Eddie are everything you could hope for in a coach or instructor. They make sure everyone feels welcome and supported, while also tailoring instruction to each person’s skill level and physical abilities. Every class emphasizes both learning and growth, and they encourage live rounds at every practice—helping students apply techniques in real time. What truly sets them apart is that they remain students of the sport themselves, constantly incorporating new techniques and proven strategies from real-world competition. While their accomplishments as athletes speak for themselves, their dedication as coaches and gym owners is rare in the broader combat sports world. Training at OGA has been an incredible experience, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly.
Reid Wahl
Clear instruction and helpful hands-on coaching with friendly folks in a clean, open space. I dropped in this weekend with a teammate who used to train with Coach Eddie. I had a great time and would love to return someday. I got a lot of direct, real-time feedback during drilling, as Eddie walked around the mat; it was nice being able to make immediate adjustments to my technique. Several fun and productive rounds (situational and full) at the end. Thanks Hannah and Eddie for making me feel welcome! OGA is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
Maya Everett Mathis
I can’t say enough good things about OGA. My 7-year-old has been training there for a little over a year and half. My almost 5-year-old has been in their younger kids’ class on and off for a few months and is starting to get more interested. Eddie, Hannah, and Courtney are amazing instructors – humble and kind while also being masterful teachers that cultivate an environment that promotes hard work and teamwork. The gym has an incredibly inviting and positive atmosphere. I have no personal experience with jiu jitsu, but having watched my kids in many, many sessions, I recommend it to parents who are looking for: high energy activities (the class is hard and physically demanding, but the kids rise to the challenge), complex challenges (the kids learn complicated, highly technical moves - but the coaches are able to break it down for the kids), confidence building activities (the coaches celebrate every kid’s success, every class. The kids feel seen and valued) and grit (again, the class is hard, but the coaches motivate and inspire these kids). Both my kids adore the coaches and are growing stronger – both physically and mentally – from these classes. Also, when we first started there – I found they were not pushy at all about getting us to sign up. They give free classes for you to come see if your kid is a good fit – which is awesome. If you are on the fence, I recommend coming in to try it out.
Daniel Juson
My daughters recently started learning Jiu Jitsu at OGA and they really enjoy the fun challenge of the art. The gym is very spacious and clean perfect for wrestling and rolling around. Coach Eddie, Hannah and Courtney are the best instructors and basically magicians at tailoring moves for any level and pairing up the appropriate partner in wrestling rounds. There is lots of feedback given to the kids on refining moves in a safe manner. At the end of the class kids are acknowledged for what they did great and what coaches appreciated seeing done on the mat. I feel the coaches genuinely care for the development of the student and ample attention is paid to each one. Highly recommended Jiu Jitsu instruction for kids and youth.
