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One With Heart Martial Arts + Self Defense
One With Heart Martial Arts + Self Defense: empowering confidence, discipline, and community in Portland.
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One With Heart Martial Arts + Self Defense: empowering confidence, discipline, and community in Portland.
One With Heart Martial Arts + Self Defense, at 4231 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215, offers children's camps, after-school programs, teen classes, and practical self-defense. Reviews praise kind, inspiring instructors, a caring, inclusive community, and supportive women's classes that build confidence, fitness, and real-world readiness.
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Develops discipline and teamwork through martial arts training for kids in a fun, structured environment.
Physically challenging sessions teaching practical self-defense, weapons training, and confidence-building for teens.
Supportive and informative classes focused on practical skills and empowerment for femme individuals.
Comprehensive programs for dedicated students aiming to achieve black belt and master martial arts techniques.
Welcoming group sessions that foster a caring, joyful community for all skill levels and backgrounds.
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Overall rating
Mariah Bennett-Gillard
My friend and I found this place when searching for an inclusive self-defense training. We felt so welcome and safe there that we signed up for Intro to Martial Arts, then kept going. After a year of hard work, we are now intermediates and building a community of the most wonderful people we didn't know we needed. Our bodies are stronger and our hearts are fuller because of One With Heart and the people to train there.
Karma Brooks
If I could give them 10 stars, I would!! One With Heart is a fabulous place. The staff are encouraging, patient and supremely talented in their craft. I started with the self defense class, which was educational and one of the most empowering and safe spaces I've been in. I have joined and have been in the intro class for several months. I am consistently challenged both physically and mentally in all the best ways and have met sooo many wonderful people! It's a safe and encouraging community led by some of the most incredible and dedicated people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing!
Frank Santos
I signed up for the two-week introductory classes at One With Heart and it's been a blast! Mas Quinn and the team of instructors do a great job at balancing technique with fun! It's a great place to be to learn strong fundamentals and build momentum in your martial arts journey. Looking forward to more!
Rae Heller
One with Heart is a very special place. One filled with kindess, support, and passion for the practice. I signed up for an Intro Class for Pukulan Martial Arts and instantly felt guided by Mas Quinn, Mas Cody, Mas Jacob, and all the other wonderful staff at One with Heart. Excited to continue my learning!
Charlie Claire Burgess
I've been a student at One With Heart for fourteen months, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's changed my life! I started in the Women’s Self-Defense class, in which I felt totally welcome and affirmed as a non-binary person, and signed up to continue training before the series even finished. Pukulan Kuntao Silat has so much power and depth, but the truly special thing about One With Heart is the people. There’s a true community of kind people who help each other inside and outside of the school. It’s emphatically queer and trans friendly. The teachers are phenomenal, and there’s no macho gym-bro culture. We work hard, hit hard, drip sweat, challenge ourselves, cheer each other on, and celebrate one another’s successes. I look forward to every class, and I always walk off the mat with my heart lighter than when I walked on. I started at One With Heart as a devoted couch potato who had never met an exercise I liked, but who wanted to be able to defend myself in an increasingly scary world. Now, just over a year later, my body can do things I never thought possible. I’m stronger than I’ve ever been in my 40 years, and I mean stronger physically in my body but also in my mind and heart. If you’re someone who wants a welcoming and supportive community alongside a fierce full-body workout that lends practical self-defense skills and builds strength inside and out, then One With Heart is for you!
Daniela Saderi
Last year I took the Women Self Defense Class at One With Heart and it changed my life. I felt empowered, cared for, and stronger than ever (I'm 40 and I have done many other things in my life, but nothing like this). After the 5 weeks of the class ended, I knew I wanted more. I could not stay away from what immediately felt like a community that embodies values of inclusion, care, and determination across everything they do. Being part of it brings me a joy that grows with every movement I perfect, with every word of encouragement I receive, with every laugh I share with others. I highly recommend this school to anyone of any age, any body type, any story. You won't regret it.
