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Portland Academy of Self Defense
- Martial Arts
- Portland, OR
About this business
Welcome to Portland Academy of Self-Defense where we specialize in Hapkido Self-Defense training for men, women, and children. Our Academy was founded on teaching excellence, realistic self-defense training, and results-driven fitness training. Our goal is to help our students reach their full potential. We focus on group fitness classes, flexibility classes, strength and conditioning classes, martial arts and self defense.
Location details
8745 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #C, Suite C, Portland, OR, 97225, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
We are having a wonderful experience at Portland Academy of Self Defense. Coach David has the right temperament to reach our son, who did not thrive in the class structure of other martial arts studios. He is eager to go to class each week and gives 100% because he feels positively motivated. From what I can see, he has made enormous progress after just a few sessions, and it has overflowed into his behavior at home. Coach David also takes time to give bits of real-world guidance that my son and I are able to discuss on the ... read more
I signed my 10 year old kiddo up for Hopkido as a way to learn self defense, to focus, and get fit. They have ADHD and anxiety. David has been teaching them and keeping them in line. The routine and regiment of teaching them different moves, especially step-by-step, has been really beneficial! I highly recommend signing your kiddo up!
My 13-year-old son has taken Hapkido classes with Coach David at the Portland Academy of Self Defense for three months. I can’t speak highly enough of Coach David and his mastery-focused approach to martial arts training. Rather than teaching martial arts as a sport, he focuses on techniques that will save your life if you are attacked in the real world. In order to achieve this level of understanding and mastery, Coach David teaches concepts rather than set moves. He explains how to respond if you are attacked from any dire... read more
The training at Portland Academy of Self Defense is specifically designed to work on the principles of balance, leverage, and framing to be effective effective for anyone. I've been training for a few months and can already see a huge improvement in my ability and general confidence. Coach David is great at meeting students where they're at in terms of skill level, and small class sizes means he can watch and correct your execution of techniques for continued improvement. I would recommend this class to anyone, beginner o... read more
Coach David is excellent! Patient, supportive, and very knowledgeable in the practice; he is flexible with his class schedule and really makes our classes feel inviting to new students. That mentality is mirrored by the students themselves, who are equally as supportive and welcoming to all who attend classes; a positive group atmosphere inspired by Coach David and fostered by all of the students at Portland Academy of Self Defense. If you are looking for a place to work on your skills that gives you as much back as you are ... read more
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How is Portland Academy of Self Defense rated?
Portland Academy of Self Defense has a 4.8 star rating with 44 reviews.
When is Portland Academy of Self Defense open?
Portland Academy of Self Defense is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m.
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