Straight Blast Gym Portland - BJJ & MMA Gym

Jan 2024

This is Coach Justin, one of the excellent BJJ teachers at SBG Portland. Justin signed me up to the gym, guided me through my entry process, and always has a kind work or thoughtful insight to share with me. Today’s class with Coach Justin was all about escaping your opponent when they’re going for your head on the ground, and boy was it fantastic. And humbling. Coach Justin said today something today like, “if you want to succeed at BJJ you have to let your ego go”, and of course he’s absolutely right. When I got into powerlifting seriously about ten years ago, I took to it like flies take to sh*t—I was naturally strong, and good coaches were able to take...read full review

Jan 2024

A middle-aged blue belt visiting family for the winter holidays. Arranged by e-mail to attend a couple of classes before arriving. The e-mails from staff were prompt and informative.Arriving at the gym all the staff and students were welcoming and felt at home immediately.I participated in a CAP and a Foundations class. Both instructors were very knowledgeable and taught in a progressive fashion that was very easy to understand. As a result, walked out to the gym with a couple of new techniques and a few solutions to problems I was having in my game.Highly recommend if you are in the visiting the area or if you live in the area and are looking for an excellent place to...read full review

Dec 2023

Online Member! The scientific method and their constant search for truth and excellence produces great techniques and teaching styles. Coach Matt mentioned the organization was a bit behind with leglocks and would work on it. Coach Frankl puts his brainpower to work and problem solved. Coach Whittier, ahead of the parade with his 40 plus series. Gamification... is a new lingo, concept is exactly what Coach Matt had us do at a seminar. The MMA instruction is excellent. Self-Defense-Fight based education! Very impressive commitment to constant improvement. Highly recommend!