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Aikido
- Karate
- Learn
“I went here for a demonstration and the school presented a wonderful show of Karate, Aikido and Iaido.”
Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Portland, OR
Handpicked from 193 vetted & reviewed Martial Arts Training gyms in the Portland area, explore the top 5 standout choices among the selected group of 24 finalists.
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Rock Creek Taekwondo
- Classes
- Skills
- Confidence
“They are incredibly patient, energetic, courteous and highly dedicated for overall growth in their students in addition to brilliant Martial art techniques.”
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World Champion Taekwondo
- Energy
- Masters
- Skills
“I've only been going here for a couple months but immediately everyone was so welcoming and the energy was super positive and made it exciting to practice.”
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Five Rings Jiu Jitsu
- Professor
- Belts
- Competition
“I would recommend this gym to all that want to learn about the art of Jujitsu, improve their current skills, or just dive in and have fun getting sweaty.”
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Straight Blast Gym Portland
- Contract
- Questions
- Facility
“Team SBG on the other hand said I could train there for free, no payments needed which shows they actually care about the people in BJJ and the growth of the sport itself.”
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Minimum Overall Score
98 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
99.2 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
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Prominent finalists
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Dragon Brand Martial Arts
- Learning
- Black Belt
- Community
“The physical benefits of the activity, and the mental benefits of the self discipline, and positive tenets taught at this school, has helped to shape the way she looks at herself and at the world she faces every day.”
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W1 Taekwondo
- Belt
- Fun
- Skills
“From scaredy 3 year old girl, my daughter is currently a part of the competition team and had recently gotten her first gold medal at her first WA Governor's Cup tournament.”
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Mata Leao Combat Sports
- Rear Naked Choke
- Teach
- Community
“The class sizes are small enough that I don't feel like I'm lost in the shuffle, and the coaches are super knowledgeable and easy to approach if you have questions.”
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Tigerstyle Combat Sports
- Team
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Train
“Coach Achilles particularly is superb with the kids, and you can tell that they love classes with him, by how excited and happy they are when they come in.”
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One With Heart Martial Arts + Self Defense
“Not only did Diana deliver an enthusiastic class but incorporated so much compassion and understanding of what the group had encountered in their lives.”
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G.i.r.l.s. Gym
- Kickboxing
- Understanding
- Confidence
“There is so much to learn but even for a total beginner with no previous martial arts experience like me, I feel proud of what I can do and am encouraged that I can get so much better.”
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Industrial Strength Gym: Fitness & Jiu Jitsu
“Everyone is welcoming and encouraging, and the classes are structured in a way that is informative and set up to work for all levels - Making it super easy to jump right in.”
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American Top Team Portland
“The environment is like joining a family from countless new white belts all the way to amazing black belts and ammy mma fighters all the way up to UFC vets there is no place like Gracie Barra!”
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Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland
- Game
- Knowledge
- Environment
“Also, the last time I checked this was the only school in town where you don't have to sign a contract to train, so you have nothing to lose besides the blood flow to your brain.”
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Southwest Portland Martial Arts and Crossfit Hillsdale
- Confidence
- Classes
- BJJ
“My son started when he was 4 in the height of covid, because he needed to get his energy out and I felt that SW PDX Martial Arts was taking all covid precautions seriously.”
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Unicorn Jiu Jitsu
- Train
- Skills
- Instruction
“This gym is the perfect place for professional fighters training, or the terrified woman who just wants to build some confidence and feel comfortable to walk on the street by herself.”
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Bethany US World Class Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy
- Confidence
- Party
- Birthday
“Neat, organized, very well maintained and good instructors.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Portland
- Skill
- Injury
- Combatives
“If you are looking for top-tier self defense training that comes in a safe, clean, friendly, and collaborative environment, then this is the school for you!”
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Capoeira Brasil Portland
- Classes
- Language
- Culture
“Instructor lagosta goes out of his way to help them and teach them the best way he can, Especially during these difficult times he has been very supportive in keeping them active while they learn.”
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Portland Thai Boxing
- Submission Wrestling
- People
- Classes
“The high level of experience of the instructors and the deep curriculum has helped me to train at a level beyond what I ever expected of myself when I started.”
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Ringcraft Muay Thai
- Atmosphere
- Solid
- Bags
“Greg and Abby are kind and accommodating, and the coaches are all helpful and take time with new students to explain the proper form and hone their movements.”
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Yong-In Tae Kwon Do
- Community
- Competitions
- Classes
“Students receive a ton of individualized attention and teaching from the instructors and Grand Master, which is hard to find at other Taekwondo schools.”
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Flying Tortoise Kung Fu
- Taichi
- Studio
- Education
“It's more than just a place to learn self defense it's also a colorful community of LGBTQ+ friendly people who rally behind the motto “Agony and Tedium””
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Team Quest MMA
“I'm not fit, so in many of the other gyms they would push me to the point that I never wanted to come back, but at Teamquest I didn't feel like a chubby loser.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Portland, OR Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$94
Maximum cost
$473
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$125
$187
Typical price range is based on
391 cost profiles
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