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ENSO JIU JITSU PORTLAND
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Portland, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Open mat open-mat randori sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ensojiujitsuportland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (971) 280-4050
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 10–11:30 AM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 10–11:30 AM, 7:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
The classes they run
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and welcoming to everyone, from absolute beginners to advanced practitioners.”
“My son and I have been attending Enso regularly, and it has been an incredible experience.”
“I have never felt like the odd one out as a member of an outside gym, or as a woman.”
“As Judo practitioner, I joined Enso Jiu-Jitsu Portland to improve my newaza and ground game and have been hooked ever since.”
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“As Judo practitioner, I joined Enso Jiu-Jitsu Portland to improve my newaza and ground game and have been hooked ever since.”
“I went into this having no prior martial arts/wrestling experience.”
What members say
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and welcoming to everyone, from absolute beginners to advanced practitioners.”
“Everyone is serious about training and about taking care of one another and maintaining longevity in the sport, keeping things safe and respectful.”
“Whether I'm working with a sensei or with another student, I always feel safe and know there's someone nearby who's going to help me improve my technique.”
“The gym has a fantastic atmosphere with a clean facility and a supportive community where everyone motivates each other to improve.”
“Everyone is serious about training and about taking care of one another and maintaining longevity in the sport, keeping things safe and respectful.”
From the reviews
A great place to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! The instructors, Hans and Toshi, are super knowledgeable and very friendly. A good workout and expert skills in the sport and art of BJJ in a relaxed environment.
As Judo practitioner, I joined Enso Jiu-Jitsu Portland to improve my newaza and ground game and have been hooked ever since. Toshi and Hans bring structured classes with plenty of time for drills, positional sparring and rolls through all levels.
I trained at Enso Jiu Jitsu for the last 5 months and have nothing but positive things to say! I went into this having no prior martial arts/wrestling experience. Toshi, Ryan, Hans, and the other instructors are all patient both in class and in sparring.
I've recently started training at Enso Jiu Jitsu and am so happy! What a wonderful place to learn. Whether I'm working with a sensei or with another student, I always feel safe and know there's someone nearby who's going to help me improve my technique.
New to judo? Start at ENSO JIU JITSU PORTLAND
ENSO JIU JITSU PORTLAND comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never stepped on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at ENSO JIU JITSU PORTLAND
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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