Children's Martial Arts Programs
Straight Blast Gym Portland, 1812 NE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97213
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Children's Martial Arts Programs offers Kids Martial Arts training and Kids Martial Arts Classes that include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, and Self-Defense. The program includes Self Defense Classes and Kids Martial Arts sessions that rely primarily on the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Training includes quality fitness training with total-body exercises that coincide with martial arts training, with a focus on strength, balance, and coordination, as well as bully prevention strategies, communication and teamwork, and lessons in respect, discipline, dedication, commitment, focus, attention to detail, and self-confidence in everything participants do.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: 45 Day FREE Trial Offer
Children's Martial Arts Programs is part of Straight Blast Gym Portland (SBG Portland), which offers world class mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and fitness, with specialized children’s programs beginning at age 4 and adult classes for everyone from teenagers to senior citizens. Kids Martial Arts Classes are segmented by age group into classes for 4–7 year olds and 8–11 year olds, and children 12 and older are admitted into adult classes where they are paired with other children their size. The program is described as perfect for all experience levels, from complete beginners to accomplished athletes, with training designed to fit everyone’s needs regardless of age, experience, or athleticism or lack thereof, and includes a 45 Day FREE Trial Offer.
The professional staff is described as ensuring participants get the most out of their training, and the broader SBG family has over 50 locations around the world on every continent except Antarctica. SBG has been established since 1992 and lists a leadership team that includes SBG founder Matt Thornton, SBG coaches John Kavanagh, John Frankl, Karl Tanswell, Adam and Rory Singer, and the head of SBG NorCal, Lily Pagle. SBG headquarters is described as the state of Oregon’s first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Academy and home to the state’s first MMA champions, and SBG has produced the first ever Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champions (Mundials) from the state of Oregon. The stated mission is that SBG is about martial arts best practices and improving the lives of the people it serves.
Parent and student testimonials describe the gym as having an atmosphere with a vast group of people striving physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally, and mention supportive instructors who focus on proper technique and an encouraging environment without an ego-driven culture. One testimonial highlights great coaches who know their jiu-jitsu and how to teach each individual, and describes a real social atmosphere in the gym for those interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Mixed Martial Arts.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: 45 Day FREE Trial Offer
Children's Martial Arts Programs is part of Straight Blast Gym Portland (SBG Portland), which offers world class mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and fitness, with specialized children’s programs beginning at age 4 and adult classes for everyone from teenagers to senior citizens. Kids Martial Arts Classes are segmented by age group into classes for 4–7 year olds and 8–11 year olds, and children 12 and older are admitted into adult classes where they are paired with other children their size. The program is described as perfect for all experience levels, from complete beginners to accomplished athletes, with training designed to fit everyone’s needs regardless of age, experience, or athleticism or lack thereof, and includes a 45 Day FREE Trial Offer.
The professional staff is described as ensuring participants get the most out of their training, and the broader SBG family has over 50 locations around the world on every continent except Antarctica. SBG has been established since 1992 and lists a leadership team that includes SBG founder Matt Thornton, SBG coaches John Kavanagh, John Frankl, Karl Tanswell, Adam and Rory Singer, and the head of SBG NorCal, Lily Pagle. SBG headquarters is described as the state of Oregon’s first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Academy and home to the state’s first MMA champions, and SBG has produced the first ever Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champions (Mundials) from the state of Oregon. The stated mission is that SBG is about martial arts best practices and improving the lives of the people it serves.
Parent and student testimonials describe the gym as having an atmosphere with a vast group of people striving physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally, and mention supportive instructors who focus on proper technique and an encouraging environment without an ego-driven culture. One testimonial highlights great coaches who know their jiu-jitsu and how to teach each individual, and describes a real social atmosphere in the gym for those interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Mixed Martial Arts.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
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