Forge Combat Academy

(3 reviews)

2.5 mi

I had been looking for a martial arts school since I moved to Vancouver, WA from CA. I've trained…read morein martial arts prior and knew the type of school I wanted to be a part of. I visited a few jiu jitsu schools both in Portland and Vancouver, but struggled in finding the right school and instructor. I wanted a school where the instructor is knowledgeable, skilled, patient, humble, respectful and effectively communicates techniques. Justin Bendsneyder exemplifies all these characteristics. He is an excellent instructor that truly cares about his students and teaching them proper jiu jitsu skills and techniques. Equally important for me was the overall vibe of the school and the students training there. I wanted to train hard, but didn't want to join a place that had a "bro" mentality with people that have a chip on their shoulder. This isn't the case at Inertia - everyone was nice, friendly, and there to learn with no attitudes. It is a welcoming atmosphere for all; beginners as well as advanced practitioners. I was very happy to find Inertia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Justin B and highly recommend it to anyone looking to both get in shape & learn jiu jitsu in a positive environment.

I normally don't post reviews yet felt compelled to write this one. Bottom line: Your coach can…read moremake all the difference in your development and passion for the sport and art of BJJ, and I can think of no better coach than Justin Bendsneyder and no better place than Inertia BJJ. When you sign up to join, you sign up for Justin to be your coach, so you learn directly from him. Perhaps what is most telling is that my original plan was to take up a different martial art. However, after observing how Justin taught his students, it became instantly clear to me that I had to seize the opportunity to become a student of Justin's. Truly gifted martial arts instructors can be hard to come by. I realized that this rare and special opportunity was right before me and so I approached Justin [he is very approachable!] and told him that I wanted to learn from him. That happened about a year ago and since then has been one of the best experiences of my life. Justin breaks down techniques and move sets in a way that make it clear and simple to apply, are mechanically sound, and reliable under pressure. The way he communicates that though is what initially caught my attention. Justin has the rare ability to distill down the complex into the simple -- yet in great detail. For me, great communication contains words and instruction yet goes far beyond that to also include patience, respect, the ability to understand things from the student's perspective, always being positive, being a good listener, encouraging questions, demonstrating moves from different angles until you get it, explaining not just the 'what' but the 'why' behind it; the list goes on. Humility, integrity, self-respect, respect for others... Justin leads by example. Always positive, downright friendly, and encouraging to make the learning and mat work fun! The way he carries himself is imprinted throughout Inertia BJJ and as a consequence there is a strong bond of trust, respect and camaraderie among all students. Again, this makes training fun and rewarding because everyone shares the same mindset of wanting to help your fellow training partner. Respect and friendship; you make others better and they in turn make you better. Justin continually strives to improve even though he is an advanced Black Belt with undeniable proficiency in the many facets of BJJ: Gi, No Gi, Self Defense, Sport/Competition. He constantly seeks out new techniques to test out to ensure that the techniques he teaches us are as refined and optimal as possible. In this way, he is constantly driven to make himself better and all of us -- his students -- better; session after session. That is the kind of integrity Justin brings to Inertia BJJ... tirelessly practices what he preaches. Simply the best BJJ coach and the best kind of person that you will find.

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Progressive Jiu Jitsu MMA and Fitness

9.6 mi

This is a great place to learn Jiujitsu, get your body in shape and clear your mind. Trevor has…read morecultivated a Friendly atmosphere with Very good Jiujitsu classes for kids and adults. Trevor is very knowledgeable, and a master of his art. His explanation of techniques are clear and easy to follow. I highly recommend

Amazing place to train Martial Arts and a Family gym! They have a legit system that holds up for…read moreself defense or in a competition.

Competitors

Seminar in Orofino

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Sister school in Orofino

Emerge Jiu Jitsu

4.8

5.8 mi

Amazing staff... courteous and kind.... professional environment..... great customer service. My 6…read moreyear old feels comfortable and confident! Would highly recommend!

Surprised my partner with a private BJJ lesson and couldn't have been happier with the experience…read more Kaitlyn & Matthew are great instructors. They were able to show us (we did the session together) some good techniques (like rolling, the shrimp, and how to get out of a pin), taught us how to maneuver safely and didn't feel like totally novices in over our heads. If you're thinking about branching out and trying something new... I definitely recommend Emerge. Oh and they let me borrow a Gi

We host a Summer Camp for kids 5-12 years old every summer

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Mat space, we disinfect and clean mats daily

Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu

4.9

(34 reviews)

11.7 mi

The quick review: This school has world class teachers, a welcoming environment for all levels of…read moreexperience, and provides some of the best, most relevant instruction in the US. Full review: I started training in CA in 2010, and joined RGPDX about 2-3 months ago after visiting each of the top schools in Portland and taking private lessons from their instructors. Both the classes and privates were the most thorough and impressive I've ever experienced. I've taken classes with Aaron, Eddie, and Hannah mostly, and have been blown away from the start. I can't say enough about their skills as practitioners AND teachers; they are truly invested in their students' growth, are able to pinpoint the holes in their students' games that need improvement, and have an unbelievably vast knowledge of relevant, high-percentage, high-level techniques. They offer a ton of classes that can fit any schedule; early morning through night classes, GI & NOGI. Kids classes, adult coed classes, and women only classes are all available. There are showers, locker rooms, 3 bathrooms, huge upstairs mat, large downstairs mats, a weight room, and they keep it the cleanest facility I've ever seen. The teachers protect the students by fostering a safe practice environment and promote a laidback space while simultaneously taking the level of skill of their students seriously. Most of the teachers compete and win regularly, monthly, staying at the edge of what works at the highest levels of the art. If you want to be the next world champion, go here. If you're thinking about joining to get in shape and have no interest in competing, this is your spot. I came from another school as an 'upper belt' and was immediately humbled yet accepted as if i had been there since day 1. I improved more in these last few months than I have in the last few years. I guarantee you will not be disappointed and if you are, come find me in class and punch me in the stomach.

At age 52, I am two months into my jiu-jitsu journey. Especially since I was starting relatively…read morelate in life, I was intimidated to walk into any jiu-jitsu school. But at Renzo Gracie I have been thrilled to find not only amazing coaching but a welcoming community of training partners. I roll with much more experienced bjj players every week, and they are welcoming, accommodating, and happy to share their wisdom. And for praise I'll single out Ruben, who teaches most of the no-gi fundamentals classes: the guy is just a profoundly gifted coach. Lots of people can demonstrate techniques, but he has a terrific understanding of the basic principles that each of those techniques are based on -- you get to understand not just how to do things, but why, and how they tie into the broader goals of jiu-jitsu. I love jiu-jitsu now, and I'm sure that this place and these people are a big reason why.

Years of blood, sweat, tears, memories, growth, and beauty.

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Universal Jiu Jitsu

3.5 mi

Universal offers jiujitsu, self defense and striking classes for kids and adults. The amount of…read moreclasses and different times offered, really helps make it possible to get in and train, even with a busy work/life schedule. On top of the basic fundamentals and advanced technique classes, they have women's only classes and a Masters class tailored to serve older grapplers. The instructors offer a variety of training styles and have different perspectives, allowing for a well rounded approach to jiujitsu. The facility is conveniently located in downtown Camas. It's a very family oriented environment and everyone is very welcoming. Professor Mel Locke has done an amazing job as one of the very early BJJ pioneers in the PNW.

Universal is a awesome gym & I can't recommend it enough. The owners are are great coaches & the…read moreenvironment is very family friendly. If you are wanting to train jiu-jitsu in Clark County, WA you should definitely try Universal Jiu-jitsu.

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Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(14 reviews)

7.9 mi

Josh and James are great coaches and teachers! I highly recommend Gracie Technics…read more It's a really good place to train and learn.

This place is very welcoming and neighborly to everybody coming in. All of the instructors are…read moreknowledgeable and open to answer any questions in an authentic manner. I brought my daughter in here for off-season training and she loves it. We are definitely coming back here when she is here for cross-training. Everyone welcomed my daughter every time she arrives for training.

Saturday no gi class at 12pm on Saturday's

Sub league tournament

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Juggernaut Mixed Martial Arts

(4 reviews)

41.7 mi

Best gym ever! You will get a great workout, learn new skills and meet some truly amazing people.read more

I am not from here, but was in the area visiting a friend. Though I'm not a regular, all the…read moreinstructors and students have been welcoming since I walked in the door. On top of the great atmosphere, the instructors and lessons have all been top-notch; every class I went to, I was able to learn and utilize something new. Simply put, this place is the epitome of the best side of the martial arts community.

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Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley

(11 reviews)

14.9 mi

This team is amazing with kids!!! They are professional and instill so much confidence in the…read morechildren. I am glad we found Brazilian Top Team. I cannot express how much my kids have grown out of their comfort zones. They have become confident, outgoing, and resilient. I highly recommend this business!!!

BTT PNW & jiu jitsu has made such a positive impact on our family. My 7 year old son came for a 1…read moreweek trial a year ago and we've never looked back. The environment the coaches create attracts like-minded students/members so the vibe and energy is always great and feels like home. You can tell everyone at the gym is passionate about teaching and learning and so it never feels like a business. Flash forward to today and our entire family is training due to realizing the mental and physical benefits of this style of martial arts. They offer an affordable family pricing option to incentivize learning as a family.

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Beast Mode Fitness Vancouver

4.0

(1 review)

2.5 mi

So far, amazing! Just started my 3rd week here @ beast…read moremode. The trainers are top notch and locations work really well for me. It's a bit spendy, and I wish it was more Kickboxing than 'warm ups'. But legit worth every penny.

From the owner: Beast Mode Fitness - Vancouver, WA is the #1 fitness program for stunning results. Turbocharge your…read morelife with FUN no-contact fitness kickboxing routines - a fighter's attitude - and fat-destroying, adrenaline pumping 60-minute bouts of dynamic cardio, stretching & resistance training. Expert instructors at Beast Mode Vancouver, WA guide you through bag-hitting techniques ANYONE can do - perfect for beginners. No fitness experience needed to join Beast Mode Vancouver, WA. Calorie-crushing moves sculpt your killer physique. Super low Web-Specials, exclusive members-only apparel & personalized support make you feel like family. Dare to be remarkable - Join Beast Mode Fitness Vancouver, WA For more information, check us out.

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Rock Haven Climbing

(9 reviews)

6.7 mi

Rock Haven is a fantastic space for kids to rock climb. (It's bouldering only; no ropes work /…read morebelaying.) It's very clean and organized, with huge, immaculate bathrooms. This wins me over every time as some of you may know. :) There are a number of walls of varying difficulties, rental climbing shoes in good condition, nice, laid-back staff.... and... some nice looking beers on tap for grown ups to relax with after a climb, while the kiddos wind down at the ping pong table or with crafts, games and books. Great place to spend a rainy afternoon. I'd be so stoked if we had this business in NYC.

What an amazing place to fill in the gap that crunch fitness left upon moving out... came in on a…read moresponsor day by the city of Gresham after seeing a friend post photos of here I just had to come in and give it a try... I can honestly tell you my finger strength to weight ratio is not right for rock climbing, but it really does make you want to come back and keep trying again and probably put down the extra burger!! They have a $22 fee for two weeks pass as of jan 2023... you can sign up for as little as one month with no sign-up fees, and nothing about that!!! You just need to give two weeks notice to cancel so basically the minimum you can pay is $44 for a month! I'd say it's well worth it if you didn't have to pay for the damn kids to come with you! They have a small weightlifting session and yoga classes very easily. You could make this a gym if your main intention was to be healthy and have fun. Come and give it a shot. Need more unique business is like this opening up in our area.

Headlamp climbing event with people watching a climber on the wall, everyone is wearing glowing necklaces

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Masterthinkers

(5 reviews)

2.1 mi

Mr. Cannon is amazing. He tutors both my girls in all subjects as well as music, singing, and…read moretheater. He is patient and caters to their individual needs and styles of learning while making learning engaging and exciting. I would highly recommend Masterthinkers.

My 6 year old son has been attending 1:1 tutoring over the last 6 weeks or so. He loves going to…read moresee Mr. Cannon and comes home excited to tell us about what he practiced. The facility is perfect and the people are great, and we look forward to continuing with tutoring, or just fun classes and camps.

Our classrooms are colorful and engaging.

Music classes at Masterthinkers in Vancouver, Wa!

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SHAPE NW

3.9

(7 reviews)

1.9 mi

My daughter went to Tanzania for one month this summer with Shape NW. Great focus on cultural…read moreexperience, teamwork, unplugging and volunteering.

My son went Tanzania with the Shape NW program. It was a life experience for him. The staff were…read morethe absolute greatest. Daily updates on activities were provided. My son volunteered at a Seaweed Farm, an orphanage, and did construction projects. He was completely immersed in local culture during his trip. Trip and activities provided him with a snap shot of how the rest of the world lives. Highly highly recommend

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YMCA Camp Collins

3.1

11.0 mi

I went last year as a camper and it was not fun. my counselors were gone almost every day and the…read moreother counselors had to sub in and take care of us. one of the counselors (I had 2 in my cabin) was super uptight and rude towards all the girls in my cabin. for example she yelled at my friend for leaving her bunk light on on accident. she was very unsupportive and the counselors seemed to care more about hanging out with each other than taking care of us. I didn't feel comfortable and happy in my cabin and was actually waiting to go home at the end. it says on the website that you can see your friends from other cabins and sit with them at mealtime, but I was barely allowed to go talk to them real quick then come back to my table. you can see them if you somehow tell them to come to the same daily activity as you. but the worst part was one rainy day we were playing bingo inside and I guess my counselors got bored because they were telling me a bunch of different times that certain squares had been called, so that I would get a failed bingo. I stood up and said bingo and obviously it wasn't valid so I just got humiliated while they sat there giggling. it was unnecessary and cruel and I definitely don't recommend this camp to anyone.

BULLYING AND ASSAULT AT CAMP…read more 1 star for activities and food Edit- after a review by the YMCA director in response to my complaint and this review below, they found that "no paperwork existed for this incident" which is very strange. Since then we have connected with the family of the boy who stepped in to help my son and they confirmed this incident. I am shocked that paperwork disappeared but frankly, not surprised... Is this really who you'd trust your child to? And it is pretty expensive as far as camps go... My 10 year-old son attended this camp and, on the way home, told us about his week. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to hear that he was repeatedly bullied by his cabin mates but also his counselor, "Nebula", who seemed to have it out for him. She refused to sign his memento on the last day, told him he couldn't participate in the talent show, berated him at mealtimes, and found fault in everything he did. My kid isn't perfect, but he's friendly, smart, empathetic, and makes friends easily. To make matters worse , he was also physically assaulted by another camper, punched in the face, and bitten in the leg. Another camper intervened (we have confirmation of events from this camper and his family!) and also got punched (This has now been verified by 3 campers!). The kid who assaulted them both didn't get sent home and no one contacted us to let us know of this but eventually, the counselor did intervene, apparently, so there is a record of this at the camp. I'm so frustrated that this was his first camp experience and immediately contacted the camp director, who is addressing this, but I feel that others should be warned. My son says the camp activities were great, but the people were just awful. This is a shocking review from a super positive child, and I feel bad that he spent a week in this toxic environment. If you are thinking you might want to send your child to YMCA Camp Collins, I'd seriously reconsider.

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Firstenburg Community Center

3.4

(38 reviews)

3.9 mi

After seven years of attending classes and exercise activities we have found that we like this…read morebetter than some of the other exercise clubs we've tried. They have really great hours. The bathrooms are always clean and once you figure out what is the best time for you to attend, you can get in an easy groove and attend on a regular basis without any hassle there's plenty of room to do whatever you wanna do here lots of space and lots of options. The pool is exceptional. The hot tub is great. The exercise areas are amazing and the indoor walking trail is really amazing in the winter if you want to stretch out and stay dry, we use it all year because my husband is blind and it's the safest place for him to walk. We really appreciate all the amenities here they are very handicap friendly and the staff is exceptional. We love coming here

Nice little play area nestled in the middle of the park. Lots of shade all around. This park is…read moremore for younger kiddos/infants in my opinion.

The work out area has dozens of state of the art machines, mostly concentrated in the weight room area.

Firstenburg Community Center offers drop-in organized pickleball games six days a week

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The fitness center includes a variety of cardio and strength training equipment

Sandy Swimming Hole

4.6

(5 reviews)

4.8 mi

We enjoyed this spot. Pretty convenient place to get in the water. A couple of places to jump off…read moreit'll that's your thing. Places to lounge and partially submerge your chair in the water. Water was a cool 70degrees and ref

This place is so neat. Like previously stated you can do whatever you want here! Sun bathe, float…read morethe River or swim in either deep or shallow waters. Great place for kids. When we went there were quite a bit of people but there was so much room for everyone. Parking sucks, you might have to walk a bit but ITS OKAY, worth it! Also!!! Wear swimming shoes because the rocks are PAINFUL to step on. Flip flops will break. I seen some with tennis shoes lol. This will be our go to place this summer.

That clear water though...

Sandy waterhole

Best spot in town

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Propstra Aquatic Center

4.5

(6 reviews)

7.6 mi

This is a fantastic look to go swimming. I love everything about the heated pool. It's really great…read moreif you have someone that's handicap because they have a role in the area for a wheelchair and then if you're into lap, what you can do that too.

This place is actually located at a school. Staff is friendly. Locker room is clean. There are 2…read moreseperate pools. One pool is a wading pool and the other is a lap pool. Both are on the small side. No Olympic lap swimming here. It's not very deep either, so no diving boards. It's as basic as you get but it's still nice if you just need to do some laps.

Separate building for swimming.

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Pedal & Paddle

(67 reviews)

46.0 mi

Thoroughly enjoyed our kayak trip out! It was our first time with the Gorge Paddling Center (via…read moreTodd!), to celebrate a birthday. It was a great experience! Our guide was fun, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the overall sunset kayak outting a memorable experience. Book it and create some awesome memories. I know I'll be back with them here over the years to come!

Had a great time taking a tandem kayak out to Wells Island and back. A nice, easy paddle-- very…read morerelaxing. We were told it was a really calm day and we were the first kayakers of the season! Todd was very friendly and helpful. He suggested that we hit the Bonneville Locks on the way back to Portland and we got to see the chinook fish ladder, which was very cool!