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Northwest Fighting Arts

Northwest Fighting Arts

Portland, United States

Not managed on Matador yetJiu JitsuMuay ThaiBoxingMMA

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Northwest Fighting Arts is a long-running martial arts academy in Portland, Oregon, based since 2007 in a roughly 8,000 square foot building with a dedicated mat room. Founded by Sifu Jeff Patterson, it teaches Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Western boxing, MMA, Jeet Kune Do and Eskrima/Kali/Arnis, alongside internal arts such as Tai Chi and Qigong. Its instruction draws on lineages including Rigan Machado and Pedro Sauer in jiu-jitsu and Guro Dan Inosanto in JKD. A kids' program welcomes children ages 4 to 13, and students 14 and older join the general program. Private and group lessons run during the day and evening, and sparring takes place with instructor approval. The academy reports hundreds of current members and many thousands of students over its history.

Address
1200 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Muay Thai · Boxing · MMA
Map showing Northwest Fighting Arts

Training

Affiliation
USBJJF, IBJJF, Rigan Machado lineage and Thai Boxing Association
Founded
1994

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Women-only classes
  • Beginners' course
  • Private lessons

Your first visit

Trial
Free trial · 30 days
Beginners
No experience needed · From age 4

Coaches

  • Jeff Patterson

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black BeltMuay ThaiOther

  • Daniel Tran

    Coach

  • Stephen Burtt

    CoachBoxingMuay ThaiOther

  • Lark Pien

    CoachOther

  • Chris Miskell

    CoachJiu Jitsu

Facilities

  • Gear shop

Contact

Questions about Northwest Fighting Arts

Where is Northwest Fighting Arts?

Northwest Fighting Arts is at 1200 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA.

Which sports does Northwest Fighting Arts teach?

Northwest Fighting Arts is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing and MMA.

Can I try Northwest Fighting Arts before joining?

Yes. Northwest Fighting Arts lets you train free for 30 days.

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