Instinct Defense Academy

Instinct Defense Academy offers Kids Martial Arts Classes for ages 7-13 and Trial Classes for kids on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM. White belts train on Thursday from 6:00-7:00 PM, and yellow belt and above train on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-7:00 PM. The program also offers Private Classes at $150 per hour.

Programs

• Kids Martial Arts Classes Portland / Children's Self-Defense Classes in Bethany — 7-13 · Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm; Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm · $95 per month · Kids program; white belts train Thursday 6:00–7:00 PM, yellow belt & above train Tuesday and Thursday 6:00–7:00 PM.
• Adult Martial Arts Classes — 14+ · Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm; Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm
• Women’s Self-Defense / Empower Her — teens and women of all ages · Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm
• Black Belt Master Class — black belts · Every other Saturday 11:30am-1:00pm

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Price range: $95 per month
• Facility hours: 24-hour Monday–Sunday

About the provider

Instinct Defense Academy has taught martial arts in the greater Portland area since 1991. Its stated goal is, "to not only teach you how to fight, but how to live." The program notes that no previous martial arts experience is necessary and that it teaches leadership, discipline, awareness, resilience, self-confidence, and self-control.

• Private Classes — $150/hour
• Trial Classes — Every Tuesday; Kids 6:00-7:00 PM; Adults 7:00-8:30 PM

No previous martial arts experience is necessary. White belts train Thursday evenings until they earn yellow belt; yellow belt and above may train twice a week. The program teaches leadership, discipline, awareness, resilience, self-confidence, and self-control.

Last updated October 14, 2026.