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North Portland Martial Arts and Movement
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Portland, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Website & schedule npmaam.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 971-312-4236
The classes they run
“I have trained at North Portland Martial Arts and Movement (formerly Northeast Portland Martial Arts) for about six years now and my kids trained here for about three years.”
“In Mo Duk Pai you learn standup fighting, kickboxing, elements of Muay Thai & Systema, BJJ, point sparring, "street" sparring, take downs, forms, qi gong.”
“In Mo Duk Pai you learn standup fighting, kickboxing, elements of Muay Thai & Systema, BJJ, point sparring, "street" sparring, take downs, forms, qi gong.”
“This form of martial arts pulls from KArate, JUdo and jujitsu, KENpo, and BOxing and also incorporates elements of Muay Thai, Arnis/Eskrima, and Systema.”
Other martial arts here
“In Mo Duk Pai you learn standup fighting, kickboxing, elements of Muay Thai & Systema, BJJ, point sparring, "street" sparring, take downs, forms, qi gong.”
“This form of martial arts pulls from KArate, JUdo and jujitsu, KENpo, and BOxing and also incorporates elements of Muay Thai, Arnis/Eskrima, and Systema.”
“the school's origin is in kajukenbo lineage and while it has that toughness there's a nice balance between formal martial arts school and mma gym.”
“In Mo Duk Pai you learn standup fighting, kickboxing, elements of Muay Thai & Systema, BJJ, point sparring, "street" sparring, take downs, forms, qi gong.”
“This form of martial arts pulls from KArate, JUdo and jujitsu, KENpo, and BOxing and also incorporates elements of Muay Thai, Arnis/Eskrima, and Systema.”
“it helps to know what you want to do and be able to communicate that, whether it's self defense or mobility or something specific.”
What members say
“Mellow gym, knowledgeable coaches, nice facilities.”
“In addition to martial arts, check out Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) training with Michael Wall.”
“Both advanced from kids class into adult class gaining huge confidence as 13-14 year olds learning to grapple and fight with adults.”
“It’s supportive and friendly and everyone genuinely wants everyone else to improve in whatever they are striving for.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training martial arts at the school for about 5 years and sticking with it is one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. The teachers are incredible! Sifu Micheal is a great martial artist and teacher. His classes always push me where I need to go.
Attending martial arts classes has been a great experience for my daughter. She in engaged, gaining confidence, and feels like she belongs to a greater community. Having the option of several class times during the week has been very helpful for our busy family.
Mo Duk Pai is awesome! I have trained at North Portland Martial Arts and Movement (formerly Northeast Portland Martial Arts) for about six years now and my kids trained here for about three years.
been training here for a few years now, it's a small neighborhood school and many of the adult students live in the area, so it's very community oriented and people are genuine, respectful and kind.
New to kickboxing? Start at North Portland Martial Arts and Movement
North Portland Martial Arts and Movement comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at North Portland Martial Arts and Movement
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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