There is absolutely no other gym in Portland like this one. I've been to martial arts gyms and they are usually stinky and you're afraid that you'll pick up a critter from the mats. I go to Nemesis for the monthly women's self defense class and it's a lot of fun. The location is really convenient and the big windows in the gym let in lots of natural light. The guys let you beat them up and you learn some really useful moves. It's also a great workout (some of those guys are big!). I'd love it if the class happened more often but maybe I just need to get my butt on the mat for real.
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