Events

Get in on the action, and join Whitney Handrich at Southwest Portland Martial Arts (Capitol Hwy campus) for this special class in September, with “Tiny Tots Yoga” for adults + children [crawling to age 4 ]. Meets on Sunday, September 15th from 10-11AM. Enjoy 45 minutes of direct practice with Whitney on the soft mats of the dojo, with Open Play to follow until 11:00AM.

“Join us for an engaging and creative introduction to yoga, mindfulness, and meditation through partner and group yoga-inspired play, music, storytelling, and dance. From using our imaginations to go on a yoga adventure to unwinding in peaceful relaxation, this is the perfect opportunity to bring out your own child within, have fun, and bond with your little one!”

This dynamic class will be limited to 25 students (adults and children) and may involve noise, activity, and pacing associated with working with young children in a small, enclosed space. The class likewise involves some positive touch during certain group poses.

Pre-registration is required to save your spot. No Drop-ins please. Tickets are transferrable, but non-refundable please.

Street address = 6315 SW Capitol Hwy in SW Hillsdale

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Whitney Handrich has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and while travelling abroad, she was able to deepen her practice. After studying Vipassana meditation in Myanmar and Thai massage in Thailand, Whitney completed her 200-hour teacher training in Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga in India. Since returning to the US, she has become certified and specializes in Yin Yoga, Kids & Family Yoga, and Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga

Whitney Handrich Yoga & Wellness

www.facebook.com/whitneyhandrichwellness

Q’s? info@southewstportlandmartialarts.com

Join Martial Arts instructor of 20+ years and ECE/Elem State Certified Teacher, Lara Jones, co-owner of Southwest Portland Martial Arts/CrossFit Hillsdale for a fun six-week introductory series specifically geared towards five & six year-olds!

DATES: 

9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26

TIME: 10:30-10:55AM

CONTENT:Students will be offered up fun active games, drills, and challenges that will serve to introduce them to basic warm-ups/mobility exercises and very basic calithetics that help develop speed, strength, coordination and timing. Classes will also touch on rudimentary safety habits and protocol for working with fellow students and adult instructor in a formal class environment with: cooperation, good sportsmanship, listening skills, and organization (lining up, taking turns, and cleaning up). Obstacle courses and exposure to traditional Martial Arts, Parkour, Gymnastics, and Fitness calisthenics and equipment will be incorporated into each class as well. The instructor will work Martial Arts skill-work in as developmentally possible, with an emphasis on blocks to protect the head, kicks and punches with proper alignment, and rolling – all with an emphasis on safety.

Class Size: A minimum of 3 families is required for us to run with the series (registered and paid in advance). Class registration at this age sits at a minimum of 3, and maximum of 6 students.

COST: The cost is $110 for 6 weeks of instruction with a $25 family or gym member discount for additional siblings, or if someone else in the family already is a SWPMA/CFH member. Registration fees are non-refundable.

PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION:Families will be highly encouraged to take care of bathroom and water needs prior to arrival. Students may wear whatever they are comfortable moving in, and bare feet. We do not require uniforms or charge any additional fees beyond the series fee. Students are welcome to salute on the floor at 10:30 AM, and will attend class until 10:55AM, with group clean-up taking place from 10:50-10:55AM (prior to debriefing & saluting out).

This series will take place at our new campus, at 6315 SW Capitol Highway. Look for the white storefront with three large windows, and Southwest Portland Martial Arts lightbox sign.

CONTACT: Questions? Lara: info@southwestportlandmartialarts.com

Q’s? info@southewstportlandmartialarts.com

Join Martial Arts instructor of 20+ years and ECE/Elem State Certified Teacher, Lara Jones, co-owner of Southwest Portland Martial Arts/CrossFit Hillsdale for a fun six-week introductory series specifically geared towards three & four year-olds!

DATES: 

9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26

TIME: 10-10:25AM

CONTENT: Students will be offered up fun active games, drills, and challenges that will serve to introduce them to basic warm-ups/mobility exercises and very basic calithetics that help develop speed, strength, coordination and timing. Classes will also touch on rudimentary safety habits and protocol for working with fellow students and adult instructor in a formal class environment with: cooperation, good sportsmanship, listening skills, and organization (lining up, taking turns, and cleaning up). Obstacle courses and exposure to traditional Martial Arts, Parkour, Gymnastics, and Fitness calisthenics and equipment will be incorporated into each class as well. The instructor will work Martial Arts skill-work in as developmentally possible, with an emphasis on blocks to protect the head, kicks and punches with proper alignment, and rolling – all with an emphasis on safety.

Class Size: A minimum of 3 families is required for us to run with the series (registered and paid in advance). Class registration at this age sits at a minimum of 3, and maximum of 5 students.

COST: The cost is $110 for 6 weeks of instruction with a $25 family or gym member discount for additional siblings, or if someone else in the family already is a SWPMA/CFH member. Registration fees are non-refundable.

PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION:Families will be highly encouraged to take care of bathroom and water needs prior to arrival. Students may wear whatever they are comfortable moving in, and bare feet. We do not require uniforms or charge any additional fees beyond the series fee. Students are welcome to salute on the floor at 10 AM, and will attend class until 10:25AM, with group clean-up taking place from 10:20-10:25AM (prior to debriefing & saluting out).

This series will take place at our new campus, at 6315 SW Capitol Highway. Look for the white storefront with three large windows, and Southwest Portland Martial Arts lightbox sign.

CONTACT: Questions? Lara: info@southwestportlandmartialarts.com

Registration + payment functions to secure your spot at this event. Each year we have enjoyed an increasingly great turnout; start helping promote “early and often,” and we should knock it out of the park again this year! Do not wait to register…there are more schools in the area than slots, and this event has only grown over time.

The spirit of this event is intended to be one of inclusivity/unity and helpfulness. While we will be sandwiching 20 amazing preschools into one open-plan gym space, there certainly is room enough for everyone’s program to shine! We celebrate the diversity of our schools,
and are pleased to offer you all a space to offer up information and help families determine a “best-fit” program for their children!

Vendors may set up as early as noon. Please only bring tables that are 5′ in length max. We will not be able to provide vendors with electrical outlets. Families don’t much care about slideshows…they mainly just want to meet school reps and talk, face-to-face. ***NO PRODUCT SALES, OR SCHOOL SERVICE SALES allowed at this event. It’s all about you and your amazing schools! In other words, nobody should be tabling or walking around hustling/interrupting you, to sell you stuff;)

We are hosting a point sparring and forms tournament at our new space on Saturday, November 9th from 9am-11am.

The goal is to give students from the three MDP schools (and hopefully a few kids from outside schools) an event that motivates them to continue progressing in their martial arts skills, even during the busy opening months of the school year.

Divisions will be created the day of the event. We will do our best to sort students in groups that are of similar age, size, and skill level. We will use a double elimination format in sparring to ensure that each student gets a minimum of 2 matches. Medals will be handed out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all divisions.

Sliding scale admission means parents are welcome to pay what they feel they can afford: 10, 15, or 20 dollars.

This Intro to Self-Defense class geared towards people of all genders (ages 12+), with Sifu Wally Jones and Lara Jones of Southwest Portland Martial Arts will lead participants through a variety of light physical drills [centered on vital targets] to better help boost confidence, and address the where/why/when/how/and to what degree of the law – behind physical self-defense.

This short, informal class will include very basic low-impact physical exercises, games, academic content through discussion and resource handouts.

FORMAT: First hour = Physical drills and games. Final 1/2 hour = Follow-up Q’s/drills + Q&A/mature discussion.

LOCATION: To be held at Southeast Portland Martial Arts [Capitol Highway Campus] 6315 SW capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center.

COST: $18 per person. ALL levels welcome! Fee waivers also available by written request: info@swportlandmartialarts.com