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47 Years
experience
Traditional Martial Arts Training in Tigard, Oregon
Founded in 1979, Pacific Rim Martial Arts Academy stands as the oldest non-sport martial arts program in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Our academy has earned international recognition for cultivating successful martial artists and exceptional individuals through traditional disciplines. With over 40 years of experience, our team of certified black belts brings more than a century of combined teaching expertise to students of all ages. We specialize in six distinct martial arts, including Judo, Hapkido, and Iaido, emphasizing respect, discipline, and personal growth. Our state-of-the-art facility features 6,600 square feet of training space, including sprung tatami flooring and strength conditioning areas.As an International Training Center for USA Judo, we host world champions and offer annual study tours to Japan. Our curriculum balances technical mastery with character development, fostering environments where students build confidence, physical literacy, and mutual respect. We maintain direct lineage connections to martial arts founders in Japan and Korea, ensuring authentic instruction and internationally recognized certifications. Our 2018 facility expansion added 4,000 square feet of amenities while preserving our commitment to traditional values and modern excellence.
Services
Judo
Hapkido
Aikido
TaeKwonDo
Iaido
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience teaching traditional martial arts
- Certified black belts with 100+ combined teaching years
- Six internationally recognized martial arts programs
- State-of-the-art 6,600 sq ft training facility
- Direct lineage connections to Japanese/Korean martial arts masters
What people say
Great instructors
Family friendly
Improved confidence
Professional facility
Authentic training
Services
Judo
Judo training at Pacific Rim focuses on throwing and grappling techniques rooted in Japanese Jujutsu principles. Our program develops physical fitness while teaching balance, coordination, and strategic thinking. Students learn safe practice methods emphasizing maximum efficiency with minimum effort, following Jigoro Kano's original vision. Classes accommodate all ages and skill levels.
Hapkido
Hapkido instruction combines striking, joint locks, and throws for comprehensive self-defense training. Our Korean martial art curriculum emphasizes practical techniques used by military and police professionals. Students develop situational awareness while maintaining traditional values of respect and discipline through structured belt progression.
Iaido
Iaido classes teach the Japanese sword art of drawing and cutting with historical accuracy dating to 1480. Training focuses on precise movements, mental focus, and cultural understanding. Students practice solo forms and partnered exercises using wooden swords in our specialized training space.
Junior Programs
Our youth martial arts programs for ages 6-12 combine physical literacy with character development. 45-minute classes balance fun and discipline while teaching respect, humility, and self-confidence. Specialized curricula in Judo and Hapkido include age-appropriate techniques and fitness activities.
Adult Programs
Adult martial arts classes offer four distinct disciplines for ages 13+. Training improves flexibility, balance, and stamina while teaching practical self-defense. Our six-day weekly schedule accommodates busy lifestyles with 1-hour sessions focused on technical mastery and personal growth.
People
Michael Martyn
Head Instructor
8th Dan Hapkido master with 40+ years experience, holding black belts in six martial arts. Serves as Zen Ei Kan International Association President and USA Judo International Training Center Director. Recognized with multiple service awards from international martial arts federations.
Questions
What martial arts programs do you offer?
We teach Judo, Hapkido, Tomiki Aikido, ChungDoKwan TaeKwonDo, Japanese Jujutsu, and Ryushin Shouchi Ryu Iaido with both junior and adult classes available.
Are there contracts for membership?
No long-term contracts required. Members commit for the first 60 days then continue month-to-month with no obligation after that period.
How long does it take to earn a black belt?
Typical progression takes 4-6 years through consistent training, with technical mastery and philosophical understanding both required for black belt certification.
What are class sizes and durations?
Junior classes run 45 minutes with limited enrollment for personalized instruction. Adult classes last one hour with six-day weekly availability.
Do you offer family discounts?
Yes, we provide discounted rates for multiple family members enrolling simultaneously in our martial arts programs.
Are there competition opportunities?
We offer competitive training in Judo and Tomiki Aikido while emphasizing traditional martial arts values over sport-focused approaches in all programs.
