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ev krgvia Google

about 1 month ago

been training here for a few years now, it's a small neighborhood school and many of the adult students live in the area, so it's very community oriented and people are genuine, respectful and kind. the school's origin is in kajukenbo lineage and while it has that toughness there's a nice balance between formal martial arts school and mma gym. it helps to know what you want to do and be able to communicate that, whether it's self defense or mobility or something specific. Sifu Michael's classes are creative, widely varied and often physically challenging (to your level of ability). Sifu Jason teaches a great Tuesday class that involves a deep range of knowledge of different modalities, and both instructors have an amazing ability of curating their teaching specifically for students of any skill or capability level. Fundamentals and concepts are always a focus. Sparring is on Sundays and serves as a nice test of the techniques. highly recommended.

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Andrew Moorevia Google

about 1 month ago

I’ve been training martial arts at the school for about 5 years and sticking with it is one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. The teachers are incredible! Sifu Micheal is a great martial artist and teacher. His classes always push me where I need to go. I get a great work out and always come away a stronger and better person. Sifu Jason’s Tuesday morning class is a great way to start my week. His classes are challenging and I always learn something. He has a wealth of martial arts experience and he loves to teach. On top of all this, the students and culture of the school is excellent. It’s supportive and friendly and everyone genuinely wants everyone else to improve in whatever they are striving for. I’ve trained martial arts off and on throughout my life and this is by far the best school I’ve come across.

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Alishan Gezginvia Google

4 months ago

This is an amazing gym with a welcoming familial vibe. I train here about 3x a week and have experienced an array of positive impacts in my life already. Mo duk pai, the martial arts form taught here, integrates many different kinds of standing and grappling techniques and I always learn something new in class, on top of getting a great work out. The instructors are great people and excellent teachers too — highly recommended!

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anni brandonvia Google

over 4 years ago

This school is now located at NE Albina and Alberta. Our son has been attending an afternoon class during the summer, and we are thrilled. Michael clearly loves what he does and is excellent with communicating with our son, and with us. This has been a great experience, and we are grateful to be here! Highly recommend! Update: our oldest son has been attending for two years and our younger son for 9 months. Michael was a lifeline for me through covid... Our boys thrived with his classes and I learn alot watching him interact with them. I'm thankful every day to be apart of this school. It's been an absolute blessing for us. If you are considering trying martial arts I can not recommend this place highly enough. So thankful our friends referred us here as they also had nothing but wonderful things to say about the experience.

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amanda Johansenvia Google

almost 7 years ago

Our children are in the 4-5 class and the Kids (6+) class. Micheal Wall is an amazing instructor. He fills the class with games and keeps the kids moving the whole hour. The schedule has so many offerings, making it easy to balance after school activities. After touring several studios, it was so nice to enter the studio and feel a real sense of community. There was no hard sell, no push to sign up right away or purchase uniforms. Micheal wants to make sure the classes are a good fit for your child.