Eastside Grappling
About
Eastside Grappling offers comprehensive training across multiple martial arts disciplines including MMA, boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, and kickboxing. The gym is led by Head Coach and Owner Josh Botkin, a black belt who provides top notch instruction that members describe as unparalleled in quality. His coaching style emphasizes detailed technique and personal attention, with members noting he takes time to answer questions and help practitioners improve regardless of their rank or experience level. The central Portland location provides convenient access for those training in the metro area.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Head Coach Josh Botkin for his unparalleled instruction, noting he takes time to detail techniques and answer questions regardless of a practitioner's experience level. Reviewers describe the gym environment as welcoming, respectful, and friendly while still providing good solid hard training sessions. Many mention that after training at other grappling gyms, they find Eastside's focus on technique and personal development to be superior. Specific praise highlights how Josh's pursuit of excellence trickles down to everyone who attends, creating a supportive community that helps members love and continue their training.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Kelly Savage
3 months ago
Amazing place to train. Top notch instruction and great training parnters. Josh is a fantatic coach and will help you improve your Jiu Jitsu, regardless of your rank or experience. Great group of folks to train with. Respectful and friendly, but good solid hard rolls.
Jun Robles
3 months ago
Josh and the community he has built allowed me to love jiujitsu again. After a four year break, I have been training again for the last year and a half. Starting over seemed impossible, but Josh and the team has always been supportive and made me feel welcome.
Cody Dupont
3 months ago
Great place to train, I've trained in at least 3 other big name grappling gyms and eastside by far has the best focus on technique and personal training to their students. Super friendly gym environment and very convenient since its in the center of the metro.
Bryson Hiramoto
3 months ago
I have trained at 4 gyms in my Jiu Jitsu career and this is by far my favorite. Josh, the owner, seems to always be in pursuit of excellence and improvement. This has clearly trickled down into everybody who attends because I see it in everybody there. It is safe, always fun, come ready to work. Highly recommend.
Raine Frederickson
3 months ago
I’ve been training at Eastside for years now and I love it. The quality of instruction from coach Josh is unparalleled, taking the time to detail and answer any questions. The environment at Eastside is inviting, engaging and most of all encourages me to continue showing up to learn Jiu Jitsu from the best.
Contact
210 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Josh Botkin
Head Coach / Owner
Black Belt
Promoted to Black Belt in 2016 by Eric Hemphill after 10+ years of training/coaching. Programs all teaching curriculum. Technical, fun, hands-on teaching style. Trains beginners to professional athletes.