Teen Classes

Wondering how Hapkido Martial Arts can help your teenager?
You’re not alone—and we get it. In today’s world, teens face a constant stream of challenges: peer pressure, distractions, insecurity, and tough choices that can impact their future. At Portland Academy of Self Defense, we specialize in Teen Martial Arts programs that go far beyond kicks and punches. We help teens grow into confident, capable, and respectful young adults—through the powerful system of Hapkido Martial Arts.

Hapkido Martial Arts That Build Strong Teens—Inside and Out

Our Teen Hapkido program is built on five foundational pillars:

• Leadership Development

• Character Education

• Fitness 

• Hapkido Self-Defense

• Positive support

These elements combine to create a well-rounded experience that empowers teens to build discipline, self-confidence, resilience, and the emotional strength to face life’s challenges head-on.

From Teen to Adult: Training Habits That Last a Lifetime

At this stage in life, teenagers’ habits are either setting them up for success—or creating obstacles they'll need to overcome later. That’s why our instructors focus not just on physical techniques, but on building life skills and values through consistent training.

At Portland Academy of Self Defense, we coach, mentor, and guide. Every class is structured to develop:

• Mental focus and accountability

• Strong work ethic and perseverance

• Respect toward parents, teachers, and peers

• Emotional maturity and leadership in the face of pressure

We constantly team up with parents to help teens work through tough moments, set goals, and stay on track—no matter what they’re going through.

Teens stay focused, and confident

Hapkido Martial Arts for Teens: Focus and Inner Strength

Our Hapkido Martial Arts for teens program teach self-defense—but we also emphasize when and how to walk away. We equip students with the skills to protect themselves physically and the mindset to avoid unnecessary conflict.

True power comes from within. That’s why our teen students learn how to:

• Conquer self-doubt

• Resist peer pressure

• Say “No” to drugs and alcohol

• Take pride in their actions and decisions

• Set goals—and follow through with them

• Stay fit and strong through structured training

The Martial arts is all about mastering yourself.

Why Parents Trust Our Teen Martial Arts Program

Teens enrolled in our program become more:

• Respectful

• Responsible

• Motivated

• Focused

• Goal-driven

They start seeing themselves differently—and that shift leads to better choices, better performance in school, and a more positive path toward adulthood.

Come See the Difference for Yourself

What we’ve shared here is just a small glimpse into what makes our Teen Martial Arts program so powerful. The best way to understand what we do is to come in and try it.

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