Stories Behind the Martial Arts: One With Heart
September 4 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday, Sept. 4 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Free with admission or membership
Experience Overview
Join Quinn and Shelby of One With Heart for a deeper look at the stories and philosophy behind martial arts, including their group’s Pukulan focus. Through conversation, live demonstrations, and audience Q&A, discover the traditions, symbolism, and training behind this timeless practice.
What is Pukulan?
Pukulan is a style of the Indonesian martial art known as Silat. The name Pukulan comes from the Indonesian word “to strike” and means “a series of blows with returning hands and feet.” Pukulan practitioners throw rapid, whip-style strikes out of flowing movement derived from four animal styles: monkey, tiger, crane, and snake. These traditional styles were born from a time when practitioners found strength in a connection with the natural world by embracing animal movements.
About One With Heart
Established in 1981, One With Heart is an independent, woman-owned martial arts and self-defense school in Portland, Oregon. As part of the community, we have continuously provided students, parents, families, and businesses with outstanding classes and self-defense seminars.
One With Heart’s team of expert teachers is dedicated to improving lives through excellent martial arts and self-defense training. We provide:
- Women and LGBTQ+ self-defense seminars
- Training in the martial art of Pukulan Kuntao Silat for kids, teens, and adults
- A transported after-school program
- Martial arts summer camps
As we grow, we are committed to the ideas that founded our success: integrity, community, strength, and purpose.
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Parking & Directions
Free Lan Su Parking
There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
