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Northwest Fighting Arts and Head Instructor Jeff Patterson are here to help you explore the many facets of a martial arts education. NWFA teaches private and group classes. If you want to learn practical self-defense, become physically fit, compete in the combative sports of Pankration, Submission Grappling, Kickboxing and Muay Thai, if you want to learn the philosophical applications of the martial arts, or if you want to have a good time while getting a good workout, NWFA's classes are for you. There's many classes to choose from. You pick what suits your needs.

Our current curriculum includes a  wide variety of both day and evening classes. The class schedule follows:

• JKD/Kali
• Lameco Eskrima
• Western Boxing
• Muay Thai Kickboxing
• Ground Boxing/Grappling
• Tai Chi - Philosophy, Forms and Applications

For more information on our philosophy, classes and our approach to martial arts instruction, please fill out our Request for Information form or contact us at (503) 740-2666.

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NWFA Lesson Programs

Yiquan -

Was founded by Hsingl master Guo Yun Shen. Yiquan "mind fist" teaches the practitioner to push the body and mind to the extreme limits while training to relax. In doing this, the mind awareness is enhanced allowing energy channels to be open and more active.

The core of this training is: standing meditations, walking, test of power, test of sound, health dance, breath work, and push hands.

Qigong -

Has been practiced over 4,000 years, giving roots to many other arts including: Tai chi, feng shui, martial arts, acupuncture, healing massage, nutrition, herbology and sexual Qigong. There are over three hundred forms of Qigong used to aid in the prevention and cure of high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer. This is backed by thousands of studies. Qigong "breath work" is practiced by using the breath in body movements guiding energy through the body and extending it beyond. Through practice of Qigong you will not only maintain but can increase your health. The Taoist believes that by practicing the internal arts you have awareness and ability to change your destiny.

The core of this training is : breath work, stretching, use of sound, energy circulation, philosophy and many forms of meditation.

Tai chi -

Many believe that Tai chi originated in the Chen village and that all other branches of tai chi are connected to this origin. There are four main families of Tai chi: Chen, Yang, Wu, and Sun. All have different characteristics and can be studied for various reasons: health, mental awareness, physical strength, spiritual practice, philosophy and martial arts. When practiced correctly you learn Qigong and Yiquan in your Tia chi practice.

The core of this training is: meditation through movement, philosophy, breath work, stretching, push hands and standing meditation.

Martial Arts Roots -

We offer three main lesson programs:

Lesson Plan 1 - Unlimited External Arts -

Boxing, Thai Boxing, Jujitsu, JKD/Kali and Lameco

• Group classes condition you aerobically and anaerobically.
• In group classes, you practice controlled techniques again and again in order to drill 
  them into your muscle memory. These classes give you the chance to work with people
  of different sizes and skill levels.
• There are no restrictions on what group classes to which you can attend.
• Group classes are held six times a week, and they are approximately 1 hour long.

Lesson Plan 2 - Internal Arts -

Tai chi, Qigong, Ba Gua, H-singi and Yichaun

Lesson Plan 3 - Private and Group Class Combination -

• Includes 1 hour private class a week and unlimited group classes.
• In a month you receive on average 4 private classes and 24 group classes.
• Private classes are intense one-on-one training sessions that will help you learn new 
  techniques and drills, retain them, and be able to use them in real combative situations.

Competitions and Seminars in the Pacific Northwest -

If you would like to be included on our mailing list to receive information on NWFA sponsored seminars, tournaments and fight cards, please fill out our Request for Information form and check the Sign Me Up for Your Mailing List box, or you may contact us at (503) 740-2666. Please leave your name, address, and contact number when leaving a phone message.