Philosophy of MPMA Self Defense

MPMA self defense was open in milwaukie, Or from April 2014 until the end of January 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic required the closures of gyms/dojos.

This is the manual and teachings of the martial arts system taught at MPMA in Portland Oregon written by its creator Master Mitchell William Pennell (M. William Pennell)

This style as a whole covers standing ranges, basic strikes and mobility, ground defense, stick and knife defense, handling multiple opponents, teaching, and finally, what do you do when you're injured during a fight and still need to engage?

All of these 14 levels create well-rounded fighter with the goal of personal empowerment for self defense.

You never want to fight, but you will end the fight if you have to!

With that philosophy of passive violence done when no other option exists to keep yourself safe, we teach in Portland Oregon and online!

-Sensei Mitchell