“Great place to work out. Staff works with you. Life is busy and they are willing to work around the important things in your life while also upholding your commitment to attending lessons and bettering yourself.“
“My 6 year old daughter started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Mata Leao one year ago at the age of 5.She loves the physical challenge of the classes and mini sparring sessions. She also enjoys the fun games played in each kids class that also improve her martial arts skills and overall sports agility.As parents we love that Jiu Jitsu is very active so our daughter can get her energy out at the end of the school day. We also like that each class is taught by a high level martial artist with years of experience.The best result for kids is the confidence that Mata Leao martial arts programs build. They have a great focus on de-escalation of conflict wherever the kid may encounter it, on a school playground with a bully or at home with a sibling.Any kid at any age 5 to 18 would benefit from martial arts training at Mata Leao.“
4:45 - 8:15PM
517 Main St, Oregon City
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“We love this gym so much our whole family trains here. Everyone is friendly and very helpful. Keisuke is a very patient and kind instructor.“
“The instructor's are amazing. They will guide you or your child with ease. For our family both our children attend. It is teaching them discipline, respect, and focus. They both really admire the instructor's and hope to be successful at taekwondo like they are.“
“My son takes lessons there and I plan to join him soon. Master Brown, Mr. Master Brown, and the other instructors are all highly skilled and knowledgeable about Taekwondo but also very patient and willing to work with students as much as they need to in order to help them progress in the sport. I don't think I would ever want to have my son go anywhere else to learn Taekwondo or any other martial arts, even though other schools are a little closer to us.“
“My son and I love Ketzal martial arts!! Mrs Eiseman is the nicest most patient person I have ever met. She coaches the kids and gives them easy to follow instructions. My son has been going there for a month or two now and he is now saying “yes, mam” to me at home. I had no idea that karate would play such a big role in teaching my son what respect means and how he can use it to be successful in life. He even says yes mam to his teachers. I couldn’t be more proud of him!“
“Our twin boys wanted to join a martial arts class and we happened upon Ascent Martial Arts via one of their classmates. They have now been practicing a month and are so excited every time we go. The Mauro’s have made their experience amazing.“
“Sensei Fife is wonderful with my kiddos, they look forward to class weekly. The way he relays his messages is so impressive.“
“Our kids love coming here and they are learning so much! I love the way the teaching is approached: gentle, kind and firm instructional. All of the teachers do a great job of balancing instruction with fun. I also love that the kids don’t need to remember every little thing on test day or be perfect. They earn their belt in class and then the test is their time to shine. I would recommend it for every child. I wish we could magically have better parking, but that can’t be helped :)“
“My kidshave been here for a few months now and they love it. The master is awesome with the kids and parents and with the class all together“
5:30 - 6:30PM
5905 SE 43rd Ave #6208, Portland
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“My son loves Woodstock Taekwondo! Great instructors, welcoming community and an overall positive experience. His instructors are encouraging, enthusiastic, and genuinely committed to the participants. We highly recommend Woodstock Taekwondo!“
“Awesome place for kids. Master Cruz is very nice man and is great with children. Lots of different ages so there is no problem finding a group to fit in with.“
11:30AM - 7:45PM
1048 SW Highland Dr, Gresham
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“My kids have done a few sports. But they have never been as excited and passionate about something like they are for Taekwando. My son who is super shy and introverted, cannot wait for taekwondo! We have seen his confidence grow and has become a great leader. They really care for your kids and make learning fun“
“I was looking for something new to motivate me to move more and have fun doing it. I found it at GIRLS Gym. No matter your age or ability level you feel right at home. There is such a positive vibe there and I have so much fun!“
“I personally have some extensive training in Korean martial arts and wanted my sons to have the same level of training authenticity I had. I can say with great confidence, Happy Valley is one of the best ran schools in all of Portland. We are truly fortunate to train here with Master Carlos and his amazing teachers.“
“My now 9 year old has been in the black belt program for 1.5years. She loves it!! We love the instructors and the influence they have had on our daughter. She has built self confidence, self discipline and respectful for herself and others through their instruction. It has been an amazing experience and an investment we would do 100 times over. Grateful to have found such a great environment for this growth.“
“Character building | Excellent for kidsWe've been coming here for about 2 months now and recommend this place. Our 5 yr old daughter officially enrolled in their 5-12yr old class, once a week, and loves it! Backstory:We checked out this place a few weeks before our daughter turned 5. She is always very nervous and hesitant to try anything new, especially when it's something she does on her own without us in the picture. So, this was a big step for us. Within the first month of showing up, she went from watching off of the mat to sitting on the mat and eventually interacting with other kids with the help of one of the teacher's daughters. It was a long transition for our daughter, but everyone in the class are so welcoming and friendly. The teachers, including the owner, are so understanding. They never pressured her/us to join. They made the transition easier and more fun to the point where we signed up for 1 class a week and bought her a gi about 2 months later. In her words, "I like this place. I like jiu-jitsu." She is the youngest and smallest kid in this class. I'm excited to see how far she goes here!I like how Joe runs the class. They warm up, talk about the word of the month (i.e. respect), learn a new move, practice this new move with others, and practice the guard. For this specific class, they offer it 3 days a week: Tuesdays/Thursdays at 5pm and Saturdays at 9am. Parking is on the street or in the private lot. There is a sitting area for parents to watch.“
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“In the two years I've been doing aikido at this dojo I feel it's helped me to become a better person. Not only does it help strengthen my physical abilities but the areas I've noticed the most improvement is focus, commitment, and achieving calmness in everyday life. I saw an increase in my test scores at school, my ability to handle difficult social situations, and better sleep at night. I always feel energized and peaceful after every class. I've found an awesome and positive community in the people there and I'm so grateful for the friends I've made along with it. I genuinely suggest joining if you're feeling directionless in life and need guidance on being successful, calm, and positive.“