The Martial Arts Classes in Portland at NWFA

Portland Muay Thai Classes:

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. Our instructors are certified under the Thai Boxing Association. More about training in Muay Thai.

Portland Brailian Jiu Jitsu Classes - BJJ

Drawing primarily from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also known as BJJ, as well as Judo, Dumag & Wrestling, these classes focus on ground fighting. Grappling is another key piece in the MMA repertoire. Those well trained in grappling are often able to counteract a significant size advantage in an opponent. We offer classes under black belt instruction. More about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes.

Portland Jeet Kune Do Training:

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. Jeet Kune Do offers street applicable self defense. More about JKD training.

Portland Filipino Arts Classes- Kali, Eskrima, Arnis:

Eskrima training uses 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 about eskrima classes

Portland Tai Chi Classes:

Empty hand and weapon forms trained in to achieve the unification of body and mind. Tai Chi is an art with many aspects. Members train to improve their fitness and health, enhance their energy and vitality, or to reduce stress and develop a clear mind. More about the uses of Tai Chi

Portland Qigong Classes:

We offer a broad qigong curriculum with forms and theory focusing on the physical, philosophical, mental, energetic and spiritual aspects of the art. We encourage our members to enhance the form practice by utilizing Dan Tian conditioning exercises and breathing patterns to invigorate the body and clear the mind. More information on training in qigong

Portland Kids Martial Arts Classes - Muay Thai, JKD, Jiu Jitsu

The Youth Power program at NWFA utilizes Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do and Jiu Jitsu to develop fitness, health and self defense skills in a youth. Our kids martial arts program focuses on developing the whole person; emphasizing respect, self-discipline and character building via the martial arts. More about our kids martial arts program