SEISHINKAN Karate on Main 12566 Southwest Main Street, Tigard, OR 97223

"If it weren't for this dojo I'd probably have given up my karate practice when I moved up here. Turns out they were a perfect fit and even though I came from another style I was welcomed and felt at ease immediately. Great people, amazing Sensei, and really good traditional karate training that's pretty hard to come by these days. Check it out, you won't regret it!"

"I’ve been training at this dojo for three years now. Sensei Ellis is a wealth of information about karate and life, and he cares deeply for all the members of this dojo. This is a great place for kids to have fun and exercise as well as adults. Best (only?) traditional karate dojo in Portland."

"I love training at Seishinkan Karate on Main. It is my home away from home. I leave my worry sack at the door, trust my teacher, and sweat! The interior is beautiful. Sensei Ellis is knowledgeable and experienced. We study traditional martial arts in the style of Goju Ryu. Go means hard; ju means soft. The philosophy behind the name and generally behind the art is a balance of hardness and toughness with softness is necessary for life in general, since in isolation from the other, neither is enough to handle the fluctuations of life. Physically it is a full body work out while also teaching self-defense. Kicking, punching, kata, sit ups, push ups, sparring, flexibility, mind focus and breathing techniques. We train our body, minds and spirits, and develop our character and discipline If you are looking for great, traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do training and a new family, Seishinkan is for you!"

"I have been doing karate here for almost 10 years now. The community that has been created among students is really welcoming . Karate has also provided me with many life skills and discipline that has really helped me a lot in my everyday life."

"I have tried so many ways to get in shape, from gyms, personal trainers, running, diet, yoga, and many other things. I've never enjoyed any of them. This is entirely different. It keeps my mind engaged as well as my body. I go with my teenager and we are having a blast. Sensei is fantastic. All of the higher level students are wonderful. There really is no judgement in here."