Northwest Fighting Arts

Northwest Fighting Arts We hold classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Eskrima, Tai chi and more in a positive and encouraging martial art community. See you in the ring!
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NWFA is dedicated to sharing the benefits of the martial arts with our community. My Martial Arts journey started over 35 years ago and I hold Nationally certifications in Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, Western Boxing, Eskrima, Tai chi and Qigong."I am most passionate about helping people reach levels they never thought possible. Martial arts are great for fitness and over all health, but the big

gest and most fulfilling changes I have seen throughout the years is witnessing hundreds of students change their lives though this training. They become more confident, enthusiastic, increase their self discipline and desire to better them selves." I started teaching in 1988. In 1994 after graduating college at PSU I started up NWFA. I began teaching out of my basement and at different clubs around Portland. Now NWFA has a 8000 sq foot facility with two classrooms, a weight room, shower rooms, boxing ring and all of the extras. We have an incredible community that is positive, supportive and always here to help.

09/04/2026

Catch the left kick, pass it, and throw a🦵
Two variations! Spinning back kick or left kick counter.

Coach Daniel and Vu having some fun with the counters.

09/02/2026

When you’re more relaxed and present, practice clicks fasters and new techniques come out with less effort.

Want to learn how to supplement your training with the meditative arts? Try the Yielding Warrior 21-day challenge! 👉 https://shop.theyieldingwarrior.com/tywwaychallenge

08/30/2026

Open guard sweep using a back roll 🥋
Lucas showing a creative and sneaky sweep when they try to stack you in open guard.

🥋Every belt tells a different story.It’s easy to look at someone’s belt and only see the end result. What you don’t see ...
08/28/2026

🥋Every belt tells a different story.

It’s easy to look at someone’s belt and only see the end result. What you don’t see are the countless hours of drilling, rolling, learning from mistakes, and showing up every day.

Every belt comes with new challenges, new lessons, and a different mindset. No matter where you are on the journey, there’s always something to improve.

Remember, a black belt is a white belt that never quit.

đź“ŤIn Portland, OR?
💬 DM us “BJJ” to begin your journey!

08/27/2026

Learning a new combo is not about memorizing a sequence 🥊
It is about building so many reps that each piece stops needing your attention individually.
Right now your conscious mind is focused on one thing at a time.
But every rep you put in is quietly loading the details underneath into something automatic. That is how flow gets built. Not by thinking through every piece but by drilling until the thinking disappears and the movement just connects.
The rep is the whole point. This is how skills develop.

Coach Daniel breaks down a boxing flow we’ve been working on in our Applied Fight Training (AFT) class!

08/26/2026

“Im home here” 🥊 Meet Malik! He walked in with an open mind and brought his positive energy to every class. He became exactly the kind of training partner and community member the academy is built around.
We appreciate you being a part of the community!! 🙏
Malik Gaskin

Address

1200 SE Morrison Street
Portland, OR
97214

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+15032353435

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