About
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Portland is a Gracie University Certified Training Center in the Portland metro area. Join us to learn self-defense in a fun, safe, structured community. We offer a seamless online and live training experience. Learn from the source!
Location
124 SW Yamhill St.
Portland, OR 97204
Plenty of nearby paid lots. Street parking is free after 7pm. Save time and get the Parking Kitty app
Hours
Mon: 06:15a - 1p, 05:30p – 08:30p
Tues: 12:00p-1:30p, 06:15p – 07:15p
Wed: 06:15a - 1p, 05:30p – 08:30p
Thur: 12:00p – 08:30p
Sat: 09:15a – 02:00p
Ted Willke
Head Instructor
Ted Willke has been practicing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu since 2009, opening the first non-law enforcement Gracie Garage in Washington State. He has dedicated himself to the practice ever since, focused on continuously learning while passing on the skills and knowledge to others. He graduated from the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Instructor Certification Program in 2012. He is a Black Belt under Ryron and Rener Gracie.
Ben Gonzales
Assistant Instructor
Ben Gonzales is our Gracie Combatives specialist. He graduated from the Gracie University Instructor Certification Program in July 2022 and has brought his amazing talent and energy to our Gracie Combatives and Gracie Bullyproof programs ever since. He is a blue belt under Ryron and Rener Gracie.
“Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger and faster than you; so that you learn to rely on technique, timing, and leverage rather than brute strength.”
— Grand Master Helio Gracie
Facilities and Equipment
1200 square feet of training space
Air conditioning
Multiple bathrooms and changing areas
Training apparel
Safety gear