For Summer 2021: We are not currently offering a scheduled summer camp.
We offer No-School day, Spring Break, and Summer Camp classes, and either half-day or full-day options (mornings – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, afternoons – Capoeira and Integrated Striking).
Martial arts is a fun way for kids to improve both their physical (balance, coordination, strength) and mental (focus, discipline) skills. Our instructors have extensive experience teaching martial arts to kids and young adults. We believe that high-quality instruction – focused on correct technique – is the key to engagement and long-term growth. Class format consists of a mix of physical training and instruction, games that build physical skills, and discussions of what it means to be a martial artist (anti-bullying, personal safety, responsibility).
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses on ground defense skills – how to fall safely, how to defend yourself on the ground, how to throw an attacker off.
Striking focuses on dynamic movement – kicking and striking pads and bags (no person-to-person contact).
For full day students, please bring lunch. We will spend lunch in the park, weather permitting.
Recommended Ages: 6-15. Kids will be split into age-appropriate groups.
Erik Rhay
Erik “Pixador” Rhay started training over eleven years ago. His early path in Capoeira, a Brazillian martial & cultural art, led him to Sifu Tyrone Angolia. Learning 7 Star Praying Mantis kung fu from Sifu Angolia instilled in him a love of hard work and pursuing excellence through mental focus & physical expression. This love would transform into a lifestyle of learning, teaching and travelling to explore, expand and share what martial arts could provide.
Over the next decade he would teach capoeira for various schools and non-profit organizations up and down the west coast. Leading the Capoeira Malês kids classes (ages 4-teen) in Seattle, WA as well as the after-school program in partnership with YMCA Powerful Schools. He also did workshops, interactive demos and performances for a number of events and organizations, like the University of Oregon, The Oregon Country Fair, Eugene Celebration, Northwest Folkfest and more; magnifying the joys of martial arts through sharing them, and learning more about himself through teaching others.
He has continued training & working with his long-time Sifu and now Professor, Tyrone Angolia, assisting him with his classes and programs for the last few years. “Pix” has also been a cornerman, training & sparring partner for several MMA camps, both amateur and professional, and is actively competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reaching the podium in every tournament entered.
Competition Record
- 1st place No-Gi North American Grappling Association 2014
- 2nd place Gi North American Grappling Association 2014
- 3rd place No-Gi Big 5 Grappling 2014
- 1st place No-Gi North American Grappling Association 2016
- 1st place Gi North American Grappling Association 2016
- 1st place Gi Ground Warrior Submission Challenge 2017
- 1st place Gi Subleague Submission Challenge 2018
- 2nd place Gi Ground Warrior Submission Challenge 2019
- 3rd place Gi IBJJF Portland Open 2019
He looks forward to continuing his Martial path, striving to become a better martial artist, competitor and teacher.