Tai Chi: Forms VS Styles

Tai Chi in Portland

Tai Chi Forms & Styles This is best explained by saying that a Tai Chi form is a specific movement and that Tai Chi styles are a group of specific movements. In essence it is the forms that make the individual style and that each style as Yang or Chen may have both unique forms… Read more »

Women Self-Defense

Women’s Self Defense in Portland

Fight or Flight – Things to Know As a Woman Stuck in a Self-Defense Situation Women’s Self-Defense. The term “flight or flight” refers to our body’s natural response mechanism when faced with a foreseen threat. Some women respond to threats by running (flight) while others respond to threats by getting read to fight. As a… Read more »

Should I Teach My Child Self-Defense?

Should I Teach My Child Self-Defense?

For the most part, yes, child self-defense classes are perfectly safe for kids of all ages. Of course, this really boils down to how safe the instructors are being. Make sure that your children’s instructors are experienced, knowledgeable about the martial art, and that they use proper safety protocols during practice. If you feel that… Read more »

Rigan Machado Seminar Tomorrow!

brazilian jiu jitsu portland

Master Rigan Machado will be teaching a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar at Northwest Fighting Arts on Saturday the 15th, from 11am-4pm. Here’s a video from a past seminar at NWFA. Call us at 503-235-3435 if you’re interested in attending this year’s seminar. There are only a few spots left!

Rigan Machado Seminar Saturday, August 15th!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Portland

Master Rigan Machado will be teaching a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar at Northwest Fighting Arts on Saturday the 15th. Here’s a video from a past seminar at NWFA, demonstrating one way to counter the lockdown from half-guard. Call us at 503-235-3435 if you’re interested in attending this year’s seminar. There are only a few spots… Read more »