The Black Dog Jiu-Jitsu Company

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. It is not a place you will feel intimidated for being new. There is a great 101 program for the beginner, as well as a lot of higher belts for the more advanced to grow with. I love this gym and hope to have the privilege to attend for many years.

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 fun place to be. Come join the fun!

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

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. I’ve felt challenged, respected, and re-energized in my practice since training here. Highly recommend to anyone serious about jiu-jitsu.

I have been super happy training in Tim’s 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. It’s 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 levels on the mat. Highly recommend. If you’re in LO, definitely check it out!