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Northwest Fighting Arts


NWFA promotes the following martial arts: Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA/Mixed Martial Arts,  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kali, Eskrima, Arnis, Jeet Kune Do,Western Boxing, Lameco Eskrima, Tai Chi, Bagua, Hsing-I, Yichaun and Qigong.

The Arts at NWFA


Muay Thai:

The root of kickboxing, Muay Thai or Thai boxing, is a highly effective form of self defense and an integral piece of an MMA fighters training.  More information. 


Grappling:

Drawing primarily from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as Judo, Dumag & Wrestling, these classes focus on ground fighting.  Grappling is another key piece in the MMA repetoire.  Those well trained in grappling are often able to counteract a significant size advantage in an opponent. More information. 


Jeet Kune Do:
Bruce Lee's concepts drawn from the lineage of Maestro Ted LucayLucay, Guro Dan Inosanto, and Punong Guro Leonard Trigg.  Empty hand techniques drawn from Chinese Boxing, Wing Chung, Silat, Panatukan, Jun Fan and more.  JKD offers street applicable self defense. More information. 


Filipino Arts- Kali, Eskrima, Arnis:
Multiple stick, knife and empty hand concepts to develop weapon awareness and nullification. Taught in the lineage of Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite, Guro Dan Inosanto, Maestro Ted LucayLucay, and Punong Guro Leonard Trigg. More information 


Internal Arts - Tai Chi, Qigong, Bagua, Hsing-I, Yichuan:
Empty hand and weapon forms trained in to achieve the unification of body and mind.  The internal arts cultivate the body's energy; improving health, strength, vitality and awareness.  Studied for a variety of reasons; from self defense, to energy work.  More information

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Northwest Fighting Arts

1200 SE Morrison St. Portland, OR 97214

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Every individual who trains with us is encouraged to develop toward their own personal goals and potential.  Everyone has a unique reason for training with us.  Some of those include:  having a good time; getting a good workout; learning practical self defense; training to compete; developing a meditative practice; rehabilitation from injury; enhancing health; and working towards certification as an instructor.


NWFA provides a welcoming atmosphere where everyone is treated with respect, regardless of skill level.


Our goal is to help everyone who walks through the door find success in any area of martial arts they decide to pursue.


This site contains videos of training at NWFA, further information about our programs, and a steadily expanding collection of articles on the various martial disciplines.  Please feel free to explore.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to arrange a free personal intro with one of our instructors

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