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We provide professional, results-driven martial arts training in SW Portland and Beaverton focused on helping kids, teens, and adults build real skill, improve fitness, and develop effective self-defense. Our martial arts program is designed to produce results and not just activity.

Martial Arts Training for Real Skill Development. You don’t just go through the motions. Our martial arts training teaches you how to apply techniques with control, timing, and precision.

Fitness-Focused Martial Arts Training. Every class improves your strength, conditioning, and overall fitness while building practical skills through martial arts training.

Effective Self-Defense Training That Works. Our self-defense training focuses on what works so you develop the ability to respond under pressure.

  • COMMUNITY & COOPERATION

    Service, citizenship, interdependence, teamwork, fairness, and acceptance

  • SELF-CONTROL

    Perseverance, determination, patience, courtesy, and reflection.

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Empower your mind and body through self-defense training that builds strength, confidence, and resilience.

Hapkido Martial Arts: Unlock Your Full Potential

Unlocking Your Personal Power from Within:

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Whatever your goals, we have an awesome martial arts class waiting for you! Portland Academy of Self defense will change your life forever!!!

Hello. My name is Coach David Pritchett, and I am the owner, founder and chief instructor of Portland Academy of Self Defense. We are located in the West Slope area of Beaverton, OR. At our school, we pride ourselves on teaching the highest quality martial arts, character development and moral integrity. We welcome children from the age of four years old, up to adults of any age.

At Portland Academy of Self Defense, you will never feel intimidated or physically vulnerable. We do not tolerate nor welcome individuals with negative intentions. Our ego free team atmosphere is contagious and one of a kind just ask any of our students or parents of the children who train with us.

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