Alive MMA
Membership-based training facility offering jiu jitsu, wrestling, cardio kickboxing & more.
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Reviews (10)
Mats are filthy, trash gym, violent, angry Owner.. Bill has a very short temper and tries to get physical with people. He tried to come to me with hopes of working inside my gym, after he communicated that his gym is failing.. ..after I told him that I didn’t wanna work with him, he Tried to get physically violent with me inside my business. This man has ZERO business around children or women. Run for the hills!
The environment of classes is a bit odd, bill has a short temper and is not very patient with students. Everyone feels a bit on edge around him and overall classes just feel weird and not very welcoming? It’s hard to describe but it’s not a pleasant or relaxing place to learn bjj if that’s what you’re looking for. I’ve tried out many other gyms that feel more relaxed, comfortable and open. The other instructors for the most part are really nice. I have also however had instructors go too far on submissions and be a bit too careless with how much force they applied, before giving an opportunity to tap. Never experienced that at another gym, and seemed to me someone is gonna get hurt. But many of the other instructors and higher up guys are great and when I’m doing classes with them none of the above applies, I’d say it’s mostly bill who’s a bit intense
If you’re looking for a real, competitive gym to legitimately learn martial arts alive mma is the place to go. I’ve had a membership for a couple years now and I’ve always felt welcomed. The atmosphere is exactly what you should want out of a mma gym. Would recommend.
I've spent a couple years at this gym. It is exceptional for both adults and children, both beginner and advanced. Nick in Muay Tai is an awesome, patient instructor. Steph and Hilary are awesome, patient crossfit instructors. I haven't spent too much time in Jiu Jitsu, but Bill the owner is clearly an exceptional teacher as well. I don't believe you could possibly find, or even imagine up a better gym with these services in the Portland area. The reason I took a star off is that the school has overcharged me a month's dues on maybe half a dozen occasions. In all cases the problem was promptly corrected when I brought it to the gym's attention. However after assurances it would not happen again, it always has. It's tiresome, but I've also found billing to be a common issue at local gyms in, at least SE Portland. Sometimes the admin is an obstacle to get to the services. Over time I have simply relegated a checking account just for this gym, and added funds when it was billing time again. Anyway once again I do recommend this gym, and agree with the other positive reviews. If you are looking for a safe, friendly, competent environment to learn combatives or cross fit, then you should definitely stop by. I recommend calling ahead, to make sure someone is available to tour you.
Professor Eli is one of the most well respected and proficient martial artists in the city. Anyone looking to start training at a high level with trustworthy and brilliant instructors is lucky to have this gym around. Fun and welcoming for everyone!
