The arts offered at Northwest Fighting/Internal Arts cover a broad range of approaches to training from the hard, directness of Muay Thai to the soft, elusive style of Tai Chi Chuan. There is an art suited to anyone who walks through our door. As a member you will have access to a curriculum in each… Read more »
Xekiel is a very active 4 year old. When he’s not practicing martial arts, he’s either snowboarding or skateboarding. Even though he’s only been skateboarding for six months, he already knows how to lean into half pipes! The most difficult thing he’s accomplished in his life is a 9-mile bike ride with no training wheels…. Read more »
By Jeff Patterson 8/7/09 When training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu it is important to understand the guard game. Not that you must always go for the guard and work on guard strategies, but it is an essential part of your Jiu jitsu game. Having a good guard in your Brazilian Jiu jitsu training will give you… Read more »
By Jeff Patterson 5/27/09 The Chen style of tai chi is the oldest and parent form of the five main tai chi chuan styles. It is third in terms of worldwide popularity compared to the other main taijiquan styles. Chen style tai chi is characterized by its lower stances, more explicit Silk reeling (chan si… Read more »
Horizontal Muay Thai Elbow Body Alignments: The striking arm is parallel to the ground in line with the shoulder. The palm of the striking arm faces the ground. The defending arm is bent at a 90 degree angle and the inside of the wrist the braced against the forehead (or the palm is braced on… Read more »
Everyone should have the opportunity to live Healthy & Fit The Portland Fitness Challenges are Free for everyone in the community. NWFA is committed to promoting health and fitness for all. In your first session you will: Do some warm-ups and light stretching Learn safe and effective form for the exercises Take your first Portland… Read more »
Level Title/Rank Color Designation Phase I 1) Introduction No Stripe 2) Beginner 1 White Stripe 3) Novice 1 White & 1 Blue Stripe 4) Sincere 1 White & 2 Blue Stripes 5) Inspired 1 White & 3 Blue Stripes Phase II 6) Knowledgeable 1 Blue & 1 Red Stripe 7) Advanced 1 Blue & 2… Read more »
Tai Chi Chuan is sometimes referred to as “Thirteen postures” or “Thirteen patterns”, these patterns include “Eight Jin Patterns,” also called the “Eight Doors” and five foot work patterns referred to as the “Five Strategic Stepping patterns”. According to the Tai Chi Chuan classics the eight Jin patterns are related to the eight trigrams (BaGua)… Read more »
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