Alive MMA Brazilian Top Team Jiu-Jitsu

Great Operation!. What a bummer to see reviews faulting a business for the inability to manage ones own finances. The reason gyms and others set up direct debit for an account is for convenience and efficiency. These are probably the same people who would complain if a gym didn't have that option...anyway.

I've taken both Kenpo and Muay Thai in the past across several dojos in Boston, NYC and Sydney. While I enjoyed those disciplines, I found after taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) for several months...I wish I found it sooner!

After 4 short months I've lost 21 lbs, my lower back no longer hurts because my core (abs) strength is the best its ever been. In great shape and learning valuable skills.

The best part of Alive MMA (aside from their world class BJJ) is the modularity of the operation. You can do such a wide range of martial arts and Cross-fit classes. Its like the Swiss army knife of gyms - something for everybody.

Since I joined, my wife, son (5.5 yrs) and daughter (3 yrs) have also joined.

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Watch Out. These guys are only in it for the money.. These guys don't care about anything but money. I had a similar experience with my contract and inability to continue to train there. They continued to take money out of my account and threatend me with collections. I hope Alive MMA wakes up and listens to these concerns. Do not sign a contract unless you have absolute job security. Compare other mma/bjj outfits before you commit.

Not every gym will put a contract in your face and rip money out of your account. When will places like this wake up and understand that a happy customer/member is more improtant than a piece of paper?  View Less … View More

Buyer Beware! Contract More Ruthless than the Fighters.. This is not a place you want to enter a contract with. I only have myself to blame but I went to one class after signing on the bottom line and then had some financial hardships hit me such as my car breaking down and other bills stacking up ect.

The guys did finally cancel my membership only after they grabbed a couple hundred dollars out of my account and now I don't have a bank to bank with. I informed them of this and pleaded with them to reverse the charges. They did not and stuck to their guns. They made out and I'm the fool.

I have trained at places all over the US and have never seen people act this way to someone who hit hard times.

They don't care if you loose your job. A contract is a contract so beware. Also I know that there are gyms in this area that handel these unforseen situations much better so check arround. There are places that will work with you if the economy kicks your butt.  View Less … View More

Best MMA Gym in PDX. I've been training at Alive for about a year and a half now and I absolutely love it. Most days, the schedule is packed from 5:30am to after 10pm with boxing, MMA, jiu-jitsu, CrossFit, self-defense, wrestling, and yoga classes. There even used to be a "Midnight MMA" class, which, while it isn't currently on the schedule, gives you some idea of how much training flexibility you can have at Alive. The coaches are super knowledgeable, friendly, and able to meet you where you are (anywhere from "just want a workout" to "looking to go pro") and support you in your goals. I especially appreciate that so many coaches are able to both verbally explain how and why certain techniques are done, as well as demonstrate and run drills for these moves. *Basically, the training you get at Alive is both elegant and ass-kicking.* And since Alive has so many members, in any given class you'll have the opportunity to train with many different kinds of fighters: old and young, amateur and experienced, female and male, big and small, etc. Membership includes access to sauna, weights/ exercise equipment, boxing equipment, the mats and cage, and lots of space to train in.

The community, facilities, and class offerings are excellent-- training at Alive MMA has been life changing. I cannot recommend it enough.  View Less … View More