Northwest Fighting Arts in Portland, Oregon

“I have had nothing but great experiences here at NWFA! The instructors are great and will answer questions before, during, and after class. They will coach you during drills so that you have feedback in the moment and you can be confident that you are focusing on your technique correctly. They will help with conditioning during class as well. I work retail and I find that the 8 pm class works best for my schedule. Th”

— Octavio R. · ★★★★★ · 2025-11-20

“Northwest Fighting Arts is AWESOME!! All the trainers are fantastic! I started 6 months ago and have lost 20 pounds but inherited a lot of energy and strength along with confidence and a determination to continue with healthy eating, exercising , and having tons of fun! Check it out! ud83dude03”

— David M. · ★★★★★

“I have been attending NW Fighting Ars for the past three months, and I can truly say it has been a beautiful, grounding experience. The qigong and tai chi classes are fun and interactive. Each session leaves me calmer, more centered, and more connected to my body. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely caring. They create an environment that feels welcoming and supportive, no matter your experience”

— Yana R. · ★★★★★

“Great coaches, great training. Iu2019ve trained in a few different martial arts and this school has been one of the best. Youu2019ll get a great workout and instruction from all the coaches here”

— Stephan B. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-4

“A good friend recommended Tai Chi classes at Northwest Fighting Arts and I started going to class and practicing regularly about 4 weeks ago. Best decision I have made in a long while. The community is friendly and I feel at home there. I super appreciate the opportunity to learn and I am already noticing positive effects in my overall health and wellbeing.”

— Leslie W. · ★★★★★

“I started training at Northwest Fighting Arts a few months ago and It has already changed my life for the better. I walked in nervous, with very little martial arts experience, and was immediately put at ease by how welcoming and calm the environment is. Thereu2019s no ego, no intimidationu2014just a respectful, focused atmosphere that makes it easy to show up exactly as you are. The instructors are incredible with beginners”

— James M. · ★★★★★

“started tai chi/qigong classes this fall and absolutely loving it!!!!! sifu jeff is awesome and itu2019s a great community of people! definitely recommend to anyone who wants to get into internal arts :)”

— Kaitlyn Z. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-20

“Amazing Muay Thai class! High-energy training, great technique, and a very motivating coach. Perfect for beginners and experienced fighters alike. I always leave feeling stronger and more confident. Highly recommended!”

— Piu00e9nsalo s. · ★★★★★