Adult Martial Arts Classes In Portland

Not at all. Our adult martial arts classes are beginner friendly, and many of our students start with no prior martial arts experience. Whether you're trying martial arts for the first time or returning after years away, you'll receive guidance and support every step of the way.

You don't need to be fit before joining. Our classes are designed to help you improve your strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination over time. Every student starts somewhere, and exercises can be modified to match your current fitness level.

Not at all! Adults of all ages train at Quantum Martial Arts, and many of our students begin their martial arts journey later in life. Our instructors will help you train at a pace that matches your fitness level and experience, so you can build confidence, improve your skills, and enjoy the benefits of martial arts no matter when you start.

Getting started is easy. We offer two free weeks of classes. All you have to do is sign up for your first class on our website. Then we will send you an electronic waiver for you to sign. We ask that you arrive a few minutes early on the day of your appointment, wear athletic clothes and bring a water bottle.

All monthly dues include unlimited classes. There is no long-term commitment at Quantum, our membership is month-to-month. As a not-for-profit organization, We offer a sliding-scale tuition and a scholarship program to families and adults who qualify for assistance.

We use a tiered system for our membership that allows students to pay what they can afford.

Base rate Monthly Dues are set for $120.00 per month. Tiers of 50%, 75% and 125% are available. All Tiers include unlimited classes.

Once you sign up for your first class we welcome you to train as much as you like for 2 weeks. At that point, you can decide if Quantum is a good fit and enroll as a student of the dojo.

We want everyone to have a good experience at Quantum Martial Arts. You are going to notice a warm community of people who are there to learn and grow. You will be asked to remove your shoes at the door as we pride ourselves on a clean dojo space. You will get an opportunity to get a quick tour of the space with one of our instructors or a volunteer. Once you are comfortable we will have you come out on to the mat and we will begin with 30-45 minutes of body opening stretching and martial arts conditioning. We will do some breath work and end the warm up with a brief meditation. The second half of the class depending on the day, will be a martial arts class where you will be learning and applying some techniques with partners and on the open mat. You can expect to get some one-on-one time with one of our instructors.

No. Sparring is introduced gradually and only when students are ready. Beginners spend time learning the fundamentals before participating in controlled sparring, and student safety is always our top priority. If you have questions or concerns, our instructors are happy to work with you.

Quantum is a multidisciplinary style created by Master Rachael Evans during the early 1990’s, drawing inspiration from various disciplines to create something unique. One hallmark of the Quantum style is the endeavor to expose the martial arts practitioner to many different ways of thinking. Master Evans has been pursuing her martial arts training for over thirty-five years, and Quantum Martial Arts reflects that rigorous pursuit. Quantum is a blend of hard and soft styles, a study of straight lines and circles, and explores the use of boxing as well as grappling.

The beginner levels of White and Yellow Belt will cover foundational kicks, blocks, and strikes, and study basic stances and optimal posture while learning long-distance range fighting techniques. The framework of the style has its roots in Tae Kwon Do, which is known for its explosive energy. Our sense of movement, however, comes from Kung Fu styles such as Tai Chi and Wing Chun, where the focus is on smooth and subtle movement. Concepts of redirecting energy and conservation of motion are taken from Aikido. The stretching and calisthenics we do are influenced by Master Evans’ experience with yoga and the U.S. Marine Corps boot camp.

At the intermediate level of Green and Blue Belt, close-range concepts and techniques are incorporated into the curriculum. The inside trapping exercises we use blend the concepts of Chi Sau (“sticky hands”) from Wing Chun and “pushing hands” from Tai Chi. The ground fighting and grappling techniques we study are taken from Judo (“the gentle way” a Japanese system of throwing and falling), Jiu-jitsu, and Hapkido (a Korean system of grappling or wrestling).

Although difficult to pin down, the Quantum spirit that moves through our blended tradition is strong and distinct. We are known for the intensity of our training, for our sense of humor, our community spirit, and for our focus on whole-body health and each individual’s journey through the martial arts.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.