Kensho Martial Arts

We turn 10 in just 10 days! So why not offer a smokin' deal to CELEBRATE!
Just $10 for your first month of group classes!!!
No strings attached-get up to two classes per week for 30 days!
But you gotta act quick: we only have 10 offers available and you only have 10 days to take advantage.

~some restrictions apply~
Call/text 503-509-0815 for more info!

06-06-2026 We had two ends of the spectrum today! Three of our white belts nailed their first test! Signing up just before the last test meant they had plenty of time to become skilled in their material and prepared for today. And they did a fantastic job representing Kensho! At the other end, we had two brown belts audit for this summer's black felt test. One of the things about being independently owned is that we can pivot when circumstances call for it. Today we had a different kind of audit, and they both did awesome, earning an official invitation to test in August. Congratulations to everyone!!!

The June Free Community Classes are just a couple days away! We’ve taken a few phone calls for questions already, so we thought we’d throw this out there for anyone who had the same:

Do I need to register?
No! Classes are drop-in!

Do I need previous experience?
Absolutely not! Classes are designed for beginners, but even if you’ve had training in the past, you’ll still learn a thing or two.

I have to work-can someone else drop off my kids?
Yes! But minors will need to have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian on file to participate! We can email you a copy and you can send it with them.

What should I wear or bring with me?
Any loose fitting clothes that you can move freely in are great! You probably won’t need it, but a water bottle is a good idea, too.

What are these classes about?
While we have a plan (each class is different and will address a common threat each group faces), we take questions from the participants first! If you have had a past experience you’d like to know a better response to or a “what-if”, we want to address those concerns.

Will there be a “work out”?
Nope-these classes are meant to address specific concerns and specific situations. You’ll be learning prevention tactics, basic strikes, and simple defensive moves. We’ll save the push-ups for group classes!

Is there an age limit?
Yes—for kids, it’s ages 7-14.
For women, due to the sensitive nature of some topics, the minimum age is 14. There is no upper limit!

Got more Questions? Drop them in the comments or shoot us a message!

“Know Thyself” is inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. It’s a straightforward maxim that seems an easy task. But is it?

It’s one thing to know what your favorite food is or your favorite color. And most people can probably pin down some of their roles in life beyond the basic familial and career aspects. Some people spend enough time in introspection to develop a sense of why they may behave a certain way. Even fewer will question the lenses through which these labels influence our perceptions.

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It's June and summer's here...!(?) Well, at least the summer uniform is! There is a lot happening this month, both on and off the calendar! The biggest news is Kensho is *10* this month! Hard to believe we've been open ten whole years now! Thank you to everyone past and present who have stepped onto our mats--you guys are the best!

Do we know anyone who would be willing to put up a few flyers at work, school, or your favorite places around town? You can pick up copies in the office or a PDF can be emailed to you. TIA!!!

Every First Friday beginning June 5th!
*No experience necessary and no uniform needed
*Develop situational awareness and prevention skills
*Learn simple, effective techniques covering a broad range of situations
*Call or text for more info

Next month is our 10 Year Anniversary, and we're celebrating early! Know someone who might be interested? Help us spread the word!

We'll have more info up soon, but we're going back to our roots with free monthly community self-defense classes beginning in June! Check back next week for details!

The closures this week threw me off! ATW is tonight at 6:30 pm, so no regular adult group. As always, the class is open to system black belts form other schools! See you all soon!

Congratulations to the happy couple! This is a big year for two of our favorite students...first a wedding and later this summer, a black belt test! From all of us at Kensho, we wish you nothing but the best as you embark on your newest adventure! ❤️🥂