This gym is a great place for girls to build confidence and strength! Sarah, the coaches, classes,…read morecamps, activities and students helped my 11 year old daughter build her confidence and strength. She was a shy and soft spoken person and became a person who is more confident and seemed to break out of her shell. She even had opportunities to help and teach others in her Ninja Girls classes Thank you G.I.R.L.S gym!

I came to this gym never having tried kick boxing and not being in great shape. I have never…read moreenjoyed working out, and this was the first place where I did. I felt incredibly welcomed and not at all embarrassed. The classes are extremely accommodating for all skill levels and the instructors could not be kinder or more encouraging. They foster such a wonderful atmosphere of learning and belonging while also providing an incredible workout. I'm so sad I moved away and can't attend anymore; every other class I've tried has been 95% workout/cardio and 5% actual kickboxing, but GIRLS Gym truly got into the fundamentals and know how while also providing an awesome work out! I will forever remember the incredible girls I met here and what they taught me.

At age 52, I am two months into my jiu-jitsu journey. Especially since I was starting relatively…read morelate in life, I was intimidated to walk into any jiu-jitsu school. But at Renzo Gracie I have been thrilled to find not only amazing coaching but a welcoming community of training partners. I roll with much more experienced bjj players every week, and they are welcoming, accommodating, and happy to share their wisdom. And for praise I'll single out Ruben, who teaches most of the no-gi fundamentals classes: the guy is just a profoundly gifted coach. Lots of people can demonstrate techniques, but he has a terrific understanding of the basic principles that each of those techniques are based on -- you get to understand not just how to do things, but why, and how they tie into the broader goals of jiu-jitsu. I love jiu-jitsu now, and I'm sure that this place and these people are a big reason why.

Really high class instruction and overall level here. No gi and gi classes were packed with…read moretechnique but still easy enough to digest. I dropped in for two days as I was passing through on my roadtrip up north. The sport of jiu jitsu is safe and sound here in Portland!

I've been training jiujitsu almost 15 years, and I've never found a school that's better than…read moreUnicorn at providing high-quality instruction while ALSO welcome everyone on the mat. Hillary and Brian aren't just excellent at teaching and grappling, but also at cultivating a truly inclusive environment. I used to live in Portland, and now own my own school elsewhere. My mom still loves in Salem, and so I always train at Unicorn whenever I'm in the Portland area. I've recommended more than a dozen of my students train there as well. They've all had a great experience. Whether you're brand new or a veteran black belt, and no matter what other background you bring to the table, you should check Unicorn out. I'll bet you love it.

I dropped in here while in Portland…read more Amazing instructors and owners. They care about their students and make everyone feel welcome, even an Irish Bostonian that lives in Eastern Oregon. Brian was teaching when I went. Very informative while showing BJJ moves, clean space to "roll" (spar) and I can not express how welcoming this group is. They are part of a veteran's group, show no hesitation towards women and show nothing but love for the LBGTQ community. That's how sports and instruction is supposed to be. Try something new. Go in here and give it a shot. This place is soooooo worth it.

I have no experience with other martial arts establishments to make a comparison and am fairly new…read moreto this kind of practice but for many years I was a respected educator in academia and can honestly say Coach Bryan's professionalism as an educator, motivator and mentor is outstanding. Coach Bryan has been extremely respectful, welcoming and focused on individual needs of his students...within reason. His drills are always followed by motivation and application. When running drills he walks the room to ensure every student is able to perform the technique to the best of their experience and fitness level. If needed runs the drill with you personally. He expects you to put in the work and is not afraid to be frank when you are not mindful. This is of great importance as you are paying for his service as are others around you. Why waste your money and other's time? His gym is always spotless and never odorous... I have a bit of OCD so that is a great compliment. He is strict on mat cleanliness. He took me in old, bad vision and poor physical condition and is keeping me motivated, healthy and happy... my doctor loves him for that as does my wife. I always look forward to class and never regret any money spent ... even on a fixed budget totally worth it. Thanks Coach Brayn for being there.

The lead teacher should never be left unsupervised around children. He's verbally abusive, he…read morebelittles the children. He traumatized my grandson who is now in therapy. I live every day with guilt because I made the mistake of exposing him to that monster.

I've been living in Portland for 20 years and if we ever move this would be the thing we would miss…read morethe most. My kids have grown in so many ways by being a part of this gym and the life lessons and skills they learn on and off the mat here will forever be a part of them. The kids program is hands down the best in the city. We have been a part of two other gyms before and there is no comparison to community, care and students here at 10th planet. Coach Morgan and his team of coaches run a world class kids program that is not only technical but fun. The mix of drills, skills training and sparring with a mix of games in between keeps the kids engaged and happy. The community of parents and kids is solid gold. The caliber of kids that come here bring a sense of skill, passion, and it's like a small family. The engagement from the adults who train here as well as the owners and coaches creates such a family atmosphere. The head coach of the kids program Coach Morgan brings such a high level of jujitsu but most of all really cares for the students and families as if they were his own. The level of patience and care from the coaching team is unmatched. They have Ninja nights where they run games, mini competition brackets, movies, pizza and more games is an absolute blast for the kids but also provides parents a night off. It builds comradery among the kids and allows them to play with each other outside of the gym setting. The gym, the staff, the quality of training and the members make this a truly special place.

This is THE best gym. Phill Schwartz is an amazing coach that is highly respected throughout the…read moreentire jiu jitsu community and for good reason. Not only is he a consistent student of the game, but he is also a very personable coach. With over 250 members, I guarantee you that he will know your name in the first week and be championing your improvement every time he sees you. I've been training at this gym for 6 years and I can't believe how amazing this community is. Through thick and thin, everyone here is pushing to make you and themselves better in jiu jitsu and life. Join 10th planet Portland and change your life for the better!

I've been a member for about a week now. I really like this gym because they have a fighter gym…read moremindset which is how I'm used to training as I've done martial arts for years. Some things I wanna highlight that I enjoy is the variety of classes, the classes themselves, and the coaches. There's a variety of classes to include Boot Camp, strength and conditioning, Muay Thai/kickboxing, MMA, judo, jujutsu, etc. The gym is also open every day of the week for about 10+ hours a day on most days. I like the flexibility of being able to come here on my own schedule either to take a class or to trained by myself. A bonus for Portland, is there is free parking available to include a parking lot and street.

BEWARE OF SHADY BUSINESS PRACTICES! Reporting to the BBB…read more In total my two visit experience will cost me $432.00. Unfortunately it looks like I got the short end of the stick here and want to help people in the future avoid the same treatment from the owner and to be extremely careful before signing a contract with this gym. The owner refused to assist with my cancellation and made promises that management would reach out to help with cancelling and they never did so my card keeps getting charged. He later stated that legally he is not required to have his management help me with cancelling and that its all in my contract. Mind you this was 90 days ago... True - but I never got a copy of my contract until THIS MORNING, but I'm being told the following things: At first the owner stated that I was automatically sent the contract when I signed it and all the details are in it. I showed him screenshots that I never got the contract when I signed it. He later stated that I verbally refused to get a copy of the contract which is lie. He then later stated that it was a glitch in his contract software and that I should reach out directly to them on their behalf to see what happened since its all automated. Again, extremely shady business practices. To go from: 1. Saying I got it when I signed it. (I didn't and emailed him proof). 2. Saying I denied a copy of it (why would I do that) 3. Saying its a glitch in their system and that I should contact their vendor. I've never been asked to do something like that... that alone just exposes his lack of care a bit... The problem is that the owner kept trying to bully me into cancelling in person at the gym when in reality I could've just sent a handwritten letter via certified mail. I would've known that sooner (and $180 earlier) IF his manager would've called me as promised. But when I didn't get the call and saw the recurring charges the owner just brushed it off and said he wasn't legally bonded to having his manager ever call me. I thought that was all just weird. He has no humanity or common decency he just kept saying "look at your contract". Well how can I do that if I never got a copy? How can I do that if your manager doesn't call or email me when you say he is going to do so? How can I do that if your system didn't send me a contract, or I verbally refused a copy, or your system had a glitch? Just a bunch of lies to try to scrape peoples hard earned money. Stay away from gyms and owners like this! They are just shady business practices that shouldn't be allowed in 2025. Now for the experience that ties it all together and why I'm cancelling: 1. 1st day / 1st class was conditioning. I actually really liked it! At the end I was told there was a parking lot next door we could park at. Pick any space cause the entire lot is theirs. So I decided to go again tomorrow! 2. The very next day what I was NOT told is that you cant park in the "reserved" spaces because those were for coaches. The owner Jaycob was upset that I was in a "reserved" coaches spot. I just thought maybe they were "reserved" for guests / anyone allowed to use the lot. Again the day prior I was told the entire lot is theirs and park anywhere. I apologized and immediately moved my car. Mind you this is my second time at the gym in two days. So for the next 1.5 hour striking class in small group of 5 people the owner Jaycob didn't say a single word to me or give me any striking advice as a completely new beginner. Can you imagine how uncomfortable and awkward that is over a silly parking mistake? As two adults that was extremely unprofessional and speaks volumes on the fragility of ones ego. After that - I refused to come back. That's why I refused to come in person to sign and cancel. Two months later (this morning) I finally got my contract and found out I can just cancel via a certified letter in the mail. HILARIOUS experience! Stay FAR FAR away.

Not everyone who is good at doing stuff is good at teaching it. Hannah and Eddie are not only…read moreaccomplished martial artists who are constantly reevaluating how effective techniques are in high level competition, but they are also talented teachers and coaches of competitive athletes and hobbyists alike. This is a fantastic training environment, where standards are uncompromisingly high, but students of all levels are met where they are and helped along, with nobody ignored or excluded. The vibe couldn't be less toxic. I'm an older, injury-prone guy, and I feel lucky to experience legit, high-intensity rolls in a setting where I trust my training partners to be safe, because that is part of the culture here. Oh, and my son loved Hannah's and Eddie's superb kids' program, which is no babysitting service, but delivers authentic skills instruction in a fun, supportive environment. Finally, for those looking around at schools, I'd advise looking for a few green flags- rates transparently posted on website, pressure-free trial classes, no sketchy contracts, no requirement to purchase branded uniforms, no bs. Honestly, I love jiu jitsu but it's not for everyone, and I wouldn't advise anyone let themselves get talked into a big financial commitment before getting the chance to try it out a bit.

I'm new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I was incredibly nervous. Thankfully the coaches Eddie and…read moreHannah were so kind and welcoming. The other students as well. You can tell they teach that kind of empathy and openness to everyone involved. There was no pressure to continue if I was too tired to continue. I'll be back for sure. Thanks guys!

It's a wonderful with school with awesome instructors. I always have fun learning and training…read morethere

Good instruction. Great people. Omar knows his Jiu Jitsu and it shows in his upper belts.read more