Welcome to Instinct Defense Academy
Do We Teach Krav Maga?
Understanding Style vs. Real-World Self-Defense
One of the most common questions we receive is: “Do you teach Krav Maga?” The short answer is: we teach self-defense — not a single style. Our lead instructor, Peter Kramer, has studied dozens of martial arts systems since his youth, including Krav Maga, Aikido, Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Eskrima, Jeet Kune Do, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and Target Focus Training. The foundation of our curriculum is Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, which is the system Peter is highest ranked in and has trained extensively for decades. This art emphasizes body mechanics, balance disruption, adaptability, and survival under pressure — all critical elements of real-world self-defense. However, effective self-defense should never be limited by a single label or system.
As Bruce Lee famously said:
“Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.”
That philosophy guides everything we teach.
While Krav Maga is known for its directness and practicality, many of its core principles — awareness, aggression when necessary, efficiency, and decisiveness — exist across multiple martial systems. Our training integrates those principles without being confined to one brand or methodology.
What matters most is not what the system is called, but whether it:
- Works under stress
- Adapts to different body types and ages
- Applies to real-world situations
- Builds confidence, awareness, and control
At Instinct Defense Academy, our mission is simple:
to teach functional, adaptable self-defense skills that work — regardless of style.
If you’re searching for “Krav Maga in Portland” because you want practical self-defense, you may find exactly what you’re looking for here — just without the limitations of a single system.
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