Beginner Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Portland for Adults

Grapple Combatives® is our foundational, beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program designed for adult men and women who want to learn practical self-defense techniques and concepts rooted in authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu principles.

The class is highly structured, methodical, noncompetitive, and collaborative. It is intentionally designed for students of all fitness and experience levels who want to build confidence and develop a solid foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This program is well suited for students who value:

• A clear and organized curriculum, rather than an unpredictable move-of-the-day format. 
• Consistent expectations and measurable progress. 
• A transparent promotion structure without unnecessary ambiguity. 
• Evidence-informed teaching methods grounded in the learning sciences and designed to promote confidence, motivation, and long-term skill development. 

The goal of this class is to give students the confidence and practical skills needed to remain safe and to protect themselves against aggressive opponents in real-life threatening situations. Students also develop the technical skills needed to train effectively against more knowledgeable Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the advanced Jiu-Jitsu program.

In this class, students will learn essential Jiu-Jitsu positions, escapes, controls, guard passes, attack counters, grips, submissions, takedowns, and how to use their body weight, leverage, timing, and positioning most effectively against both smaller and larger opponents.

Upon successfully completing this program, students will have developed a strong foundation in practical street self-defense, a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the technical skills needed to enter into the advanced Master Class.