Instinct Defense Academy 835 Northwest Saltzman Road, Portland, OR 97229

"I was skeptical when I first joined this dojo simply because ninjitsu is never seen in mma or the UFC. I will simply say the head instructor is one of the toughest guys I've ever met! He has a plethora of knowledge when it comes to real life self defence. I highly recommend this dojo if you are passionate about learning real world self defence and not point sparring and doing kata up and down the mat."

"If you're looking for a safe place to play, learn, and grow healthier life habits in an uplifting community, while training to protect yourself and the loved ones around you, then this dojo is a great place to come to! We do our best to build each other up, through the good times and the hard times. We consider play to be an important part to a healthy life, so come play and experience this great place to fall, get back up, and grow together!"

"Trained here for a couple years, sadly had to stop because I moved away. Peter is one of the best instructors I've had in my life, in any discipline. The group is welcoming and accommodating of all experience levels, just an all-around great group of people to train with. Highly recommend checking it out."

"Very welcoming environment to all who want to train and learn Self Defense. Beyond self defense, a way of life is offered. A family friendly atmosphere is promoted, and Peter Sensei is an excellent instructor with Decades of Martial Arts knowledge and understanding to impart."

"My children and I participated in a couple of classes to see if this might be a good fit for us. The instructors made us feel welcome. We really appreciated the serenity and the positive approach along with the profound instruction we received on the first day. This is a great place to learn both martial arts skills and very valuable skills for everyday life."