If you are a person who really wants to stay strong, then you must learn self-defense. Do you want to get more serious with your martial arts? Instinct Defense Academy offers private martial arts lessons in Portland to help you reach your goal faster and at your own pace. Whether you’re a newbie or you have experience, whether in fighting or martial arts, we make sure we train you in a personal program so that you get the individual attention you need to advance in your martial arts journey.
We, at Instinct Defense Academy, know that no two students are alike, which is why we provide private student classes in many martial arts disciplines, as well. Our professional teachers are there to train you, arm you, and push your aspirations in a way that helps you do your best for your skill level.
Why Choose Private Martial Arts Lessons?
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One-on-One Attention
In a group class, you just don’t get one-on-one teaching. Private lessons allow for complete attention from your teacher. It is focused entirely on your strengths, weaknesses, and goals, allowing you to learn at your own pace. This focused practice helps you to advance faster and makes sure that you are developing correct techniques from the beginning.
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Custom Training Plans
We will make a program centered on your needs. Our instructors will adjust the level of difficulty and ease with which every session unfolds so you are always working, but never feel exhausted.
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Flexible Scheduling
Sometimes, scheduling time for class with a group can be tough when the lifestyle is so busy. The time of the lessons is flexible with private martial arts lessons. If you like early mornings, evenings, or weekends, you can set lessons as per your availability. You can devote yourself to your martial arts without the time constraints of fixed class time.
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Concentrate on Some Objective
Would you like to learn a particular martial art (e.g., Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, or Krav Maga)? A quick glance at martial arts can be done via private lessons. Whether it be refining your strike mechanics or for the deep technical dives of grappling, private lessons provide a chance to get fully immersed in your favorite martial art form.

What We Offer at Instinct Defense Academy
We specialize in providing the highest possible quality of individual martial arts instruction for all levels at our Portland facility. Our instructors have decades of teaching and performing experience in martial arts. Here’s what you can expect from our private lessons:
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Expert Instruction
Our ethical instructors are all experts with great experience in martial arts. They are teaching enthusiasts who want to assist you in everything that you do. We’ll help with self-defense drills, fitness, and competition prep, or whatever you set out to accomplish; the quality guidance and mentorship will be top-notch.
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A Comfort Zone
Our private lessons are undertaken in a safe and positive environment while ensuring you can learn & grow without worrying about hurting yourself. The instructors of our academy focus on technique and correct execution, working for you to train 100% while preventing injuries as much as possible.
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Check-in and Feedback
We believe in continuous improvement. With regular feedback in your private lessons, our instructors will notify you how far you have progressed. They’ll keep a close eye on your improvement, find weaknesses, and pat you on the back. This feedback is extremely useful in keeping you on track with your goal of improving upon the martial arts.
Advantages to the Practice of Martial Arts
Martial arts training goes far beyond learning self-defense or developing fitness; it provides many benefits of a physical and mental nature. So this should warrant you enough reasons to take private martial arts lessons in Portland right now:
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Enhanced Physical Fitness
Training in martial arts is a tremendous way to improve overall fitness. It does not matter if you are training for strength, flexibility, stamina, or coordination; martial arts training works your whole body. Private lessons help you concentrate on what really matters to you quickly to achieve the same.
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Increased Confidence
Martial arts will almost certainly increase your self-esteem. You are going to feel so powerful and know, once you get to learn some new things, the skills & techniques that are useful in the real world. You could also translate that confidence into your everyday life, such as at work or in personal relationships.
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Self-Control and Concentration
Martial arts will teach you to be disciplined and focused. Practicing martial arts is a long process, requiring patience, persistence, and determination. You will get more self-discipline as you improve, which you can then apply to other areas of life.
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Stress Relief
Taking private lessons gives a window of opportunity to concentrate only on what needs to be done, which can be an excellent means of removing yourself from the stress of the day and cleansing your mind.
Why Instinct Defense Academy?
In Portland, Instinct Defense Academy is unique with our focus on teaching high-quality personal martial arts instruction. Youths have the best practitioners who train them on exactly what they want to obtain, leading them into it step by step. Our aim is to provide a welcoming environment where all people of any age and ability can come and feel relaxed as they go about exploring and learning.
We have everything you need to help you bring your game to the next level, whether you’re a complete beginner or have spent most of your life training. We’ll be your support system on your journey to help you destroy all of your mental limitations and achieve your potential.
Start Your Martial Arts Journey Today!
You are either a beginner to martial arts or an advanced student who wants to take things a step further on their path to greatness. Instructive Defense Academy is here for you. Visit us today for more information on private martial arts lessons in Portland, and get your first lesson scheduled. Our instructors cannot wait to help you improve your skills, give you more confidence, and help you achieve your goals.
