Northwest Fighting Arts
1200 SE Morrison St. Portland, OR 97214
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And not only that…
You’ll learn “tried and tested” techniques, not unproven-in-combat theoretical stuff that’s in a lot of those “other” martial arts
You’ll learn submission techniques that end a fight or match quickly and efficiently without things getting “messy”
You’ll develop close combat fighting skills can save your life (this is especially important for law enforcement and military)
You’ll discover techniques and strategies for self-defense (street fighting) and competition (in the ring, on the mat, or in the cage)
You’ll learn brutal chokes, arm locks, leg locks and other ways to finish a fight without have to throw a single punch or kick
You’ll learn fight-ending submission holds that will make your attacker cry “uncle!” in no time flat
You’ll discover how to control and defeat larger attackers who are stronger than you are
You’ll transform into a knowledgeable grappler even if you have no previous experience (in fact, many students who visit us for the first time never did sports or martial arts before; they just want to give BJJ a try)
You’ll be a part of our team and you’ll be treated with respect by our professional, courteous staff (we don’t try to intimidate people or show how “tough” we are; we don’t need to; it isn’t about our “ego” anyway – it’s about what we can do for YOU and how we can build you up into the best shape of your life while learning how to grapple in the process)
You’ll learn the basic BJJ fundamental principles and techniques you need to have to get to a more advanced level (we’ll teach you exactly what you need to know to become a quality grappler)
You’ll be able to train and practice at a pace that you can personally absorb and retain all the information you learn in the most effective way possible
You’ll be able to get a great workout and learn crucial self defense and life-saving grappling techniques while not having to worry about getting injured (safety is our #1 priority)
You’ll be training in a safe, structured environment
You’ll experience the mental and physical rush of BJJ training as you learn techniques that you’ll be able to apply on an attacker or opponent in a real live scenario
You’ll have inside access to all our professional instructors who are trained to “build you up” as a student
You’ll get stronger, get tougher, you’ll improve your endurance and stamina along with your cardio and breathing not to mention looking better and feeling better (after training with us for less than 30 days we are sure your friends will be asking you what you’ve been up to)
You’ll get exceptional service (We pride ourselves on the value we give to our students. If you have a question about anything at all, we will answer it. If you have any problems, we’ll solve them. If you need help, we will help you. We are 100% committed to your personal development as a mixed martial arts athlete.)
You’ll be part of a team where coaches and instructors CARE about you and your success
Shows You How
To Defend Yourself – You’ll learn how to defend yourself on the street,
if an attacker grabs you, and you’ll discover how to handle things once a
fight goes to the ground – whether you’re on the top or on the bottom…
and even if your attacker is much bigger and stronger than you are.
Because BJJ is based on using superior leverage and body positioning to
overcome bigger stronger attackers, it is one of the most important
martial arts to learn
Encourages Fat Loss – BJJ is a martial art that focuses on total body positioning, meaning you’re using 100% of your body at all times to maximize its effectiveness. That means your cardio will get better along with your overall body strength, resulting in fat loss. By practicing BJJ you will work every single muscle in your body – doing that burns a lot of calories, which in turn burns a lot of fat.
Builds
Strength, Power & Endurance – You will strengthen and develop
muscles you never even know existed! But don’t let that scare you…it’s a
good thing… because instead of building up useless, bloated gym
muscles, you’ll develop real, functional muscles and functional strength
by doing sport-specific exercises… while still being able to make your
body look fantastic.
If you don't know how to defend yourself on the ground... then you don't know how to defend yourself.
Develops Mental Toughness – It takes a degree of mental toughness to put yourself in uncomfortable positions at the mat. When someone is trying to control you, it can get even more uncomfortable – especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. However, by learning BJJ at our Portland gym and applying the concepts, you’ll feel more in control of your body and your mind, and the uncomfortable positions will soon become no problem.
Improves Your
Cardio & Conditioning – You’ll get in kick-butt shape learning how
to do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with us. Just by coming to practice and
learning the moves, your body will start to transform and your muscles
will condition themselves to handle the training. You’ll notice your
cardio and breathing getting better, your lungs will get stronger and
you’ll feel your muscles get more toned. A bonus of all that is that not
only will you feel better, you’ll look better… and people WILL notice.
Increases Your
Flexibility – You won’t become muscle-bound and stiff like many people
do who just lift weights all the time. You’ll still build strength
training BJJ while at the same time become more flexible. You don’t have
to be flexible to start training BJJ.
Reduces Stress –
It’s a fact that regular exercise is not only healthy – it’s a key
element in reducing stress in your life. A problem with plain-old “gym
workouts” is that they usually get pretty boring – but not with BJJ
training – with BJJ training, you’re in a positive environment of
constant learning (which is another key element in stress reduction).
You’re getting taught by our trained instructors to continually get
better each and every time you step on our mats… and not only that,
you’ll have coaches and teammates helping you along the way. So if
you’ve had a stressful day, you can rest assured your stress levels will
be reduced the minute you walk into our academy.
Doesn’t Get
Boring… In Fact, It’s FUN! – Our students are having a ton of fun
learning BJJ. Let’s face it. Going to a regular gym can be boring,
especially when you’re going through the same old routine day in and day
out. Instead of walking from machine to machine like some kind of
zombie, you’ll be able to actually learn something that could save your
life while at the same time getting in spectacular shape and learning to
defend yourself. You’ll be constantly learning and applying techniques
that could save your life and you’ll be doing it in an atmosphere that
promotes fun and learning.
Read This Rave Review!
"I have been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Barra in Seattle for just over 2 1/2 years. Gracie Barra is an intense and magnificent school but my dilemma has been that I work in Portland during the week and return to my home in Seattle and only get to train on Saturdays and occasional Fridays. GB Seattle teaches in-depth fundamentals on every other training day but Fridays and Saturdays which are reserved for rolling. As a consequence, my foundation in BJJ was severely lacking which resulted in slow progression and increasing frustration. I decided to seek out a BJJ school in Portland where I could train once a week to bolster my fundamentals. My criteria in selecting a school was that it teach good BJJ fundamentals and that the instructors and students are considerate and friendly. I joined NW Fighting Arts and was immediately impressed by the rapport that I was able to establish with instructors and students - both of whom, I am pleased to say, take an active interest and stake in seeing that everyone progresses. Fundamental and technique training has been exceptional and my progress is easily measured. I need only compare how I was doing at GB in Seattle prior to joining NW Fighting Arts and compare how I am doing now. I still have a very long way to go but since joining NW Fighting Arts my abilities have improved exponentially. Thank you NW Fighting Arts."
- Kevin, Portland BJJ Member
WHO Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu For?
Here’s why…
Since
BJJ is based on techniques designed to allow a smaller, weaker person
to defeat a bigger, stronger attacker, it doesn’t matter how big or
small you are. You you’re big, no problem. Small, skinny, even if you
think your “weak”… it doesn’t matter. BJJ techniques can be applied by
anyone because it’s based on leverage and positioning… and the added
benefit is that you’ll get stronger, healthier and more fit from the
training with us.
You Don’t Have To Be Flexible…
You Don’t Have To Be Strong…
You Don’t Need To Have Previous Athletic Experience…
You Don’t Have To Want To Compete…
You Don’t Have To Be In Shape…
No matter your age, sex, previous experience (even if you have none at all), whether you’re in shape or out of shape, strong or not, no matter what kind of job you have, you’re going to absolutely LOVE training BJJ here at Northwest Fighting Arts along with our other happily-involved students.
On
top of that, while you’re training here, you’ll get no pressure to
compete. Some of our students compete and many of our students don’t –
it’s all up to you. You won’t get any pressure from us. What we do
promise you, though, is that we will do everything in our power to help
you achieve your goals in BJJ, no matter what they are.
Anyone, young, old or in between can do it. As proven by this picture of Helio Gracie taking down a younger man while in his eighties.
Check out these BJJ Technique Videos from our Portland classes.
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