The Black Dog Jiu-Jitsu Company in Lake Oswego, Oregon

“Great gym - high level training partners and an excellent vibe. Very welcoming, good spot whether youu2019re a beginner or a black belt. Super nice and clean facility. Def recommend!”

— Cole S. · ★★★★★ · 2024-3-25

“Black Dog is the best place to train if you want quality training with amazing people. It is a beautiful and clean space. Tim is a phenomenal coach who will push you, yet makes you feel encouraged when you improve. He explains techniques in a way that are easy to understand. I have learned more with him in a couple months than I did in a much longer period at other gyms. You will definitely feel welcomed by everyone.”

— Clementina H. · ★★★★★

“As someone with years of training and teaching experience, I was looking for a gym that offered both high-level instruction and a solid community, and Black Dog delivers on both. The coaching is technical and thoughtful, the vibe is humble and focused, and the training partners are tough but supportive. Iu2019ve felt challenged, respected, and re-energized in my practice since training here. Highly recommend to anyone se”

— Spencer R. · ★★★★★

“This is a fantastic place to train. The facility is clean and comfortable, with plenty of room on the mats. The community is friendly and welcoming, with a good mix of skill levels. Coach Tim is an excellent instructor, who teaches in a way that is comprehensible and meaningful. His feedback is always specific to the student - I get tips that are immediately useful every time I train with Coach Tim. Above all, it's a”

— JoEll C. · ★★★★★

“I have been super happy training in Timu2019s new space, Black Dog Jiujitsu. The vibe is really welcoming, not clique-y; he makes the curriculum challenging and at the same time fun and at a pace where I can learn it; he has amazing people in the room. Itu2019s been awesome to see old friends and make new ones. And as an older female athlete, I have appreciated having people, especially women, of all ages and experience leve”

— Rachel P. · ★★★★★

“Great environment with great leadership. If you're looking for a gym to learn BJJ for yourself or for kids this is the spot. A friendly and safe place, that is matched by the technique and intensity. Highly recommend for all levels.”

— Rey H. · ★★★★★

“This gym happens to be just minutes from my house so I had to check it out. I was blown away when I walked in at how nice it is. Has all these creature comforts I didnu2019t even know you could expect from a jiu jitsu gym. Tim is a fantastic instructor and really cool guy. Great laid back vibe with a variety of skill levels. Iu2019m loving this place, no regrets at all about switching from my other gym that I loved. Excited ”

— Greg M. · ★★★★★

“Great to finally have beautiful place to train jiu jitsu in Lake Oswego. I met Tim about a decade ago; we have had fun times sharing the mats together. The gym is super clean with a rad, unique vibe. The Sonos sound system is dope. Super welcoming environment. Awesome open mat for anyone to come train and make some new friends.”

— Trevor P. · ★★★★★