Brazilian Top Team Oregon City

"My 5 year old has been attending classes here for about a year now. The coaching staff Maria, Charlie and Prof. Bessa are all currently competing champions who know what they’re doing. They teach with patience, care and discipline. There aren’t long lectures. They teach a series of basic moves and let the kids work together on the mats to figure things out and there is always sparring. They play fun games in between the different class sections and the kids love it. There are always winners and losers in the games and sparring rounds—which I love. Effort and progress is acknowledged but these kids aren’t getting new belts or stripes every week. They’re on the same terms as the adults. I’ve watched my son go from asking me to quit every week to asking me when he can compete next and talking to me about arm bars and different ways to pass guard. I started practicing myself about a month ago at both Oregon City and Happy Valley. I’ve never taken BJJ and going from spectator to student has been eye opening. The people I’ve rolled with have become instant friends and the physical and mental benefits of learning to solve puzzles while grappling has been fun, intense and humbling. Our family has been very welcomed by Prof. Bessa and the staff. They care about their community, listen and help. It was obvious from the start that this academy is special. I don’t really want to write such a glowing review because selfishly I don’ty want it to get too crowded, but it would be unfair if those on the fence about bringing their kids or themselves don’t give it a go."

"My 5 year old has been attending the Little Ninjas jiu jitsu class with coach Gus, coach Charlie, and coach Maria 3 days a week for the last 7 months. The coaches are incredible with the kids— they are firm yet fun, patient, and so encouraging. Not to mention world class athletes! They are all true role models. The little ninjas class is a good balance of learning jiujitsu skills through demonstrations, training with partners, sparring, and games. My son loves this class and it’s had a positive impact on him in many ways! Once my daughter is old enough I hope she is interested in trying it out too. There are several girls in the class currently and it’s awesome to see how they look up to coach Maria! The best part is seeing my son so proud of himself when he earns stripes. He’s learning that hard work, focus, and respect pay off."

"I would recommend Oregon City BTT to everyone/ anyone!!!! My family has had such a wonderful experience!!! The personal growth I've seen in my children is incredible. The self control, thinking through obstacles, body strength, mental strength, the confidence... the list goes on, and on! Try it out! Meet the coaches, you won't regret it!!!"

"I started in my mid-30's, and my only regret is not starting sooner, but there are people training in their 40's and 50's and still killing it. My 13 year old also trains here, and my younger son will eventually. It's definitively hard and very humbling, but you always feel accomplished afterwards, bad day or good day. I haven't met a single unfriendly person either at Oregon City or Happy Valley, and every coach is not only world-class at their craft, they're great people. My son has gotten so strong, gained confidence, learned to stay calm under pressure...and he's stoked about the six pack he's getting."