Been training at Fairtex Mtn. View for two years or so (well, not the past few months as it's been closed down for remodel...). Moving to the Portland area at the end of the month/early July and need to get back in the mix. Been doing mostly standup and light sparring, would like to get back on the mats as well. I know of Team Quest, what other options are there in Portland? Thx.
Jesus, just called Quest in Portland and for unlimited training they want $345 down and $142 a month on a 24 month contract! WTf?
Ouch.
Last year I went to a seminar at Fisticuffs in Vancouver, WA which may not be out of the question for you... they have fighters in am boxing comp which I have seen... also feature a BJJ instructor I believe. They seemed like nice folks and definitely had good equipment but I can't speak on their actual day-to-day training.
Hopefully someone else here has more info for you...
TH
Thanks for the recommendation. I'd like to stay in the city if possible so I can train once or twice a day depending on the work situation.
leghound, i'm moving to portland in early july as well (lake oswego). only place i've been able to find is team quest. i'd be goign to the one in tualatin, not in gresham, but yeah, they seem a bit expensive. and for me, who is looking for bjj with the gi, i'm not sure they have what i want.
Try checking this out
http://www.mataleaocs.com/index.html
I've trained with Ken Allen who is one of the instructors there for 1 1/2 years and he's pretty cool and skilled. He was in Denmark at the time, so I haven't been to the gym, but looking at the website the gym seems pretty cool as well
Straight Blast Gym. It's in the Hollywood district. They have great training in gi/nogi, boxing/kickboxing and mma. http://www.straightblastgym.com
Dylan
www.straightblastgym.com
503/230-7924
We,ve been around longer then Quest or any of the rest, and the Instructors are top notch brown and black belts, life long boxing coaches, etc.
Been meaning to check out your gym Matt, just been busy, and not having a schedule on the website doesn't help. Will probably try and get there next week.
Excellent, give Stefani a call at the number and she can sort that for you. We have classes every morning, noon, and night 7 days a week.
Right on dood, will do
try braveheart just over the bridge
Still haven't made it to SB. I'd check Braveheart out but have no desire to do that drive everyday!