This dojo is a gem in Tigard/Portland. They offer a few different martial arts and I go here solely…read morefor Judo. Im so glad I found Pac Rim. The instructors really do care about teaching clean and safe Judo. As somebody who's practiced and competed in Judo very intensely as a youth (I am a second degree black belt) and stepped away for a while, I'm especially grateful to learn/re-learn good foundation. I have a lot of fun too in class. The facilities are amazing. You can definitely feel the springs on the mat too. It's been about four-five months here and Im already recommending friends here. What also makes this dojo great is the connections to excellent Japanese Judo players (amongst other martial arts) that come stay at the dojo and teach.

The amount of investment and care this Dojo gives to its students is incredible, from the…read moreopportunity to go on annual Japan study tours to bringing in Olympic Judo athletes from around the world several times each year, I am amazed by the leadership this organization has. Mike (Head Sensei) is so passionate about the sport and takes meticulous care in preserving the honor and tradition in the sport of Judo. He is extremely knowledgeable and is so approachable when teaching. In addition to just completing a world class facility, the culture of students here is exactly what our family was looking for. If you're looking for an awesome environment to learn martial arts and want to be surrounded by warm, passionate students and instructors. Drop your off your kids (or yourself) and worry about nothing.

Great place for the family all around! My previous gym stopped offering kids class, but I loved it…read moreand after I found out my instructor was filling in here, I brought the family to try it out. The facility is brand new! New mats, showers, loaner go's for kids and adults and the owner, Jay, was really cool about letting me drop in to decide on the move. I wanted to focus on doing a tournament and my wife wants to get her conditioning and technique (nothing crazy). This gym is great for all! FYI, I hurt my knee and Jay was cool enough to let me use part of the mat (during class) to keep my conditioning and do light exercises on my own! Stop by and try it out, the place is legit!

I've been training at Gracie Barra SW Portland for five months, and have found both excellent…read moreinstruction and camaraderie. Professor Bruno Rocha, the head instructor, is a third degree black belt who has trained BJJ for 20 years. He regularly competes in gi and no gi competitions across the world, and it's an honor to learn from someone with that caliber of experience. My daughter also trains here, and the kids classes are a nice mix of general physical activity, BJJ techniques, and instilling good values like grit and respect. Jay Stahl, the owner and a coach (he holds a purple belt), helps foster a safe and welcoming environment for adults, kids, and parents alike.

Being a lifetime martial artist and having tried many styles of martial arts from Brazilian…read moreJiu-Jitsu to Taekwondo to Escrima, I wasn't sure what to expect from Shotokan but Shiba Sensei is very welcoming and presents the material and dojo etiquette professionally and precisely. Excellent teaching and conveys and explains the ins/outs of the techniques clearly and straight to the point. The dojo atmosphere is very traditional and welcoming. I am hooked. Wish I would have tried Shotokan earlier.

I've just started training in karate, but Shiba Sensei is always patient to explain moves…read more I also enjoy the dynamic of training as one group with people who are a range of skills -- from white belts (me) to black. It's a great group of people. Come try a free class like I did. It was a good enough experience that I went and bought a gi.

We went to a number of different martial arts dojos before finding Karate on Main. Our (7 year old)…read moredaughter had a hard time getting comfortable at other dojos, but after her first class at Karate on Main, she was already making new friends. While they do a great job teaching karate, for us, the most important impact we've seen was our daughter's growth in confidence and ability to focus. The instructors do a wonderful job of gently coaching children to be their best selves. We're very happy to be a part of the wonderful community at Karate on Main!

A great place for serious martial artists interested in learning traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu…read moreKarate Do. Excellent instructors, fantastic community and a great spirit for truly learning the art.

My kids have been coming here for 3 years now . They have an excellent kids class on…read moreTuesday/Thursday and Saturday all the instructors there are amazing and the kids love going . The kids all work great together and have a fun structured class , not only learning jujitsu but also respect and the word of the month which they talk about and put into practice . My daughter also does the women's class on Monday nights and absolutely loves it .

Character building | Excellent for kids…read more We've been coming here for about 2 months now and recommend this place. Our 5 yr old daughter officially enrolled in their 5-12yr old class, once a week, and loves it! Backstory: We checked out this place a few weeks before our daughter turned 5. She is always very nervous and hesitant to try anything new, especially when it's something she does on her own without us in the picture. So, this was a big step for us. Within the first month of showing up, she went from watching off of the mat to sitting on the mat and eventually interacting with other kids with the help of one of the teacher's daughters. It was a long transition for our daughter, but everyone in the class are so welcoming and friendly. The teachers, including the owner, are so understanding. They never pressured her/us to join. They made the transition easier and more fun to the point where we signed up for 1 class a week and bought her a gi about 2 months later. In her words, "I like this place. I like jiu-jitsu." She is the youngest and smallest kid in this class. I'm excited to see how far she goes here! I like how Joe runs the class. They warm up, talk about the word of the month (i.e. respect), learn a new move, practice this new move with others, and practice the guard. For this specific class, they offer it 3 days a week: Tuesdays/Thursdays at 5pm and Saturdays at 9am. Parking is on the street or in the private lot. There is a sitting area for parents to watch.

Brand new academy in the area... still haven't gotten the sign-up quite yet so you'll be looking…read morefor a tae kwon do sign as it is a split building where the left will be taekwondo and on the other side of the wall, it will be Jiujitsu. Head coach Ighor is an absolute gem to the sport. He is owner and operator and has many years under his belt and know him through my academy up in Portland. I've never heard bad things about him or his JiuJitsu. He has mounds of experience and more time and years on the mat than most people in this area. The kids program is absolutely already kicking off and is the place to be if you want to enrich your kids value in the sport . Now there's also plenty of room for hobbies and people looking to just have fun and if that turns into something more, this is a place you'll wanna be. Unfortunately, I am about 45 minutes from it so I'm only able to visit on occasion to come to an open Mat and roll around with some new people. Everyone was super nice and welcoming. Everything is absolutely clean and meticulously taken care of. If you know anything about Jiujitsu or wrestling, you'll know that cleanliness is almost tied with expertise and knowledge in criteria when looking for a spot. It might be a new name, but it's not a new person and if you look into him, you'll see that his associations are with many well-known associations and branching out into something new to bring new blood and new life to a very traditional sport. I wish I had more photos to post but sometimes when you're getting choked out or dropping someone into a sick back take, you don't have time for photos. Check out their online handles and see what they're up to stop in and try a class, men women children everyone's welcome here. And as a man is late 30s that recently started the sport. I will tell you once you dig in it's absolutely worth the time.

Highly recommend! My 14-year-old absolutely loves coming here. The atmosphere is positive,…read moreenergetic, and supportive, which makes a huge difference. Professor Igor is incredibly welcoming and takes the time to get to know each student, making everyone feel comfortable and included. If you're looking for a place where your teen can learn, grow, and enjoy themselves, definitely check this place out!

Great gym for the all around. People are very humble, and allowed my wife and I to do a drop in…read more Wednesday nights offer serious conditioning with a much longer class. This is a great option for people that want to get serious, into shape or just want more mat time! Not sure if it's only for Blue's and up, but there were a few White belt's there. Instructor Jared drilled a cool arm bar and triangle in detail. Great explanation and was crystal clear on explaining the drill. We're all heading to SubLeague this weekend I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of Gold Medals coming from Next Level. I hope to do another drop in one day and always good to make more friends!

The thing that really sets NLMA apart for me from other gyms is the number of teachers they have…read more You can realistically train with 4 different professors each week. On Mondays they've just added a beginner class, which I've really been enjoying where a purple belt will answer questions about positions and moves and demonstrate basics. Monday also has a drilling class and blue belt and up class taught by a black belt. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are taught by a different black belt, focusing on a move/transition/sweep for the course of the three days. Saturdays are taught by the gym owner, another black belt, who does take-downs and competition team. This gym has the most black belts I've ever seen outside of a seminar. In addition to the three coaches, they bring in the two Zenith black belts for seminars twice a year. While there aren't any female black belts (that I've met) yet, there is a great ratio for men:women. I am rarely the only woman in class, and on one special night, the whole class was women! I look forward to the day I can train regularly with a female black belt. The higher belts are some of the most generous, nicest people I've ever met. Even as an awful white belt, they are open to rolling with me and talking me through the moves during drilling. Long term I hope that the mat area can be expanded because as the gym gets more popular, sometimes it can be be a tight space for rolling.

My 7YO has been attending for a few months and loves it!read more

Our son has loved his experience with AMMA - they focus on the physical and the mental mindset…read more Kristine and Christopher walk the talk both while training and within the community. The lessons are challenging and supportive. It's been a great fit !

We love the structure and discipline of the USWCT and our son loves the fun. The two instructors…read moreare an amazing duo and having tried soccer, basketball, and baseball, it's nice to have something our picky kid looks forward to.

They have the same hatred planted with them from the ground up. They are trying to expel from a…read morepassion that is not of their race. I saw here that these problems have reached even the schools of martial arts, and the reason is that the person who has reached the path to become a coach does not know whether he is a person who is sufficient or not. Let me tell you, my friend, Taekwondo life is completely different. It brings together all people, everyone who wants to practice it, because it is the apple tree. If it is not fruitful, its name is incomplete. You were speaking in a language that has nothing to do with martial arts, my dear.

The krav maga and kickboxing classes I took were both excellent…read more I got critiqued mainly for 'not being aggressive enough' toward my punching bag, and they helped me learn what to do if someone aggressive were attacking me. The owner, some Lynn? who I have never met that I know of, refunded the 2.5 month all inclusive membership I had paid but didn't tell me. I found out today after driving an hour in rush hour traffic (with asthma - I was quite tired), when they told me the owner 'felt I was a danger'. They would not tell me why. So, if I can't go to class, this is kind of a 1 star place. I'm 5'6", 140lb, 54 years old, with asthmas, and the only martial art I know is tai chi which is 100% defensive. Why the owner thinks I am a danger I have no clue. The current teacher said that the owner also cited me for not following instructions... which is also mysterious since I did everything asked of me including following in with their rather low energy warm-up routines. So I'm afraid I can't recommend this establishment, even though Ryan and Brian are very excellent Krav Maga teachers.

Oregon Self Defense and Fitness rocks! Mark is an excellent trainer and if you're looking for…read moreresults, he's the person you need to be working with. No excuses, get to sweating the pounds off.. it's the only way it's going to work. On a self defense level, the training and confidence you'll learn through these techniques can save your life. Mark can help anyone at any level, from kids classes to adult one on one training. The studio is beautiful and equipped with so many kinds of equipment. I highly recommend you drop in to meet Mark, and see the studio. Adrienne H.