Brazilian Top Team Portland in Portland, Oregon

“Great training and a wonderful family atmosphere. Prof. Chris has done an amazing job with his academy. A true world class facility.”

— Jesus O. · ★★★★★ · 2026-1-26

“What a great place to train! Chris, Michelle and the rest of the coaching staff are amazing! Their kids program is top notch! It provides effective, age appropriate training for all skill levels! There are kids stepping on the mats for the first time to kids that are in national competition mode! The adult program is set up to work with all skill levels as well! If youu2019re just starting the journey with your kids or l”

— Celina F. · ★★★★★ · 2025-4-13

“My kids absolutely love this gym. Chris and Michelle do such an amazing job with children. Chris explains everything in a way they can understand, and shows them the proper techniques to accomplish the moves he's teaching. There's a great balance of learning and playing that keeps my kids engaged.”

— Myndi · ★★★★★ · 2024-5-29

“Chris Standing is one of our familyu2019s favorite bjj coaches. Our kids love training at BTT Portland so much that we commute from Oregon City 4-5 times a week in rush hour traffic. Professor Chris is extremely knowledgeable, and has an incredible talent for explaining and demonstrating moves to his students. He has the biggest heart, and is amazing at working with all people, especially children. We love the time and c”

— Kelly M. · ★★★★★

“Professor Chris and coach Michelle are some of the best human beings Iu2019ve ever met they have took my family in and treated us like family this gym is very special great training partners and the kids program is doing wonders for my nephew changed him into a young man in under a year”

— Keishaun J. · ★★★★★ · 2024-10-23

“Great gym, great atmosphere, great training partners, and ran by great people. Iu2019ve known Chris and Michelle for over 10 years. They are both very attentive and detail orientated. The gym is very welcoming by both the owners and fellow members. This is an excellent place to get in great shape, have a lot of fun, and learn something new.”

— Caleb T. · ★★★★★

“Chris and Michelle run a great gym. I came in for Sunday open mat, as a no-stripe white belt training at another school in town. Both they and their students were so welcoming and friendly. I had three rolls (one no-gi blue belt, one gi white belt, and one gi brown belt). All were happy to roll and were super respectful with regard to safety and desired pacing/intensity. I hope I achieved the same. I chatted for a wh”

— Reid W. · ★★★★★

“I traveled into Portland for work and had the opportunity to train at Brazilian Top Team Portland. Professor Chris and Michelle are outstanding martial artists, instructors, and people in general. They recently doubled the mat space and have very cool ideas on how to shape BTT Portland 2.0. Whether you are a hobbyist, child, adult, competitor, male or female, I would highly recommend training at BTT Portland! Look fo”

— Juan M. · ★★★★★