Dan Anderson Karate School

Specialties

We specialize in teaching martial arts: Sport Karate, Filipino Stick Fighting, self defense and more! We have been teaching children, teens and adults for over 27 years in the Gresham area. Are you are looking for something fun to do while you get in shape, lose weight, increase your health and fitness? We have the class for you. Our children’s classes increase coordination, self confidence and focus — all while being fun. Don’t worry if you are out of shape or have not had previous experience — we cater to all fitness and skill levels. If you have questions please feel free to give us a call. If you are looking for the best in Martial Arts instruction and self defense in a fun, family environment, come try out a class today and see for yourself!

History

Established in 1985.

In 1985 Professor Dan Anderson decided to establish a school that would be the best in the East County area. He began teaching adults in self defense and sport karate. He soon saw that this community had a strong interest in the welfare and nurturing of children. Many of the parents wanted their children to experience the benefits that the Martial Arts had to offer, so Prof. Anderson began his world class children’s program. Dedicated to the nurturing of children, he has produced many, many child students who have grown up to be successful in their lives. Today we offer 16 different classes, private lessons and a host of life improvement activities for the whole family.

Meet the Business Owner

Dan A.

Business Owner

Dan Anderson was born and raised in Vancouver, Washington. He began karate at the age of 14. He dedicated himself to the pursuit of karate and made it to 1^st Degree Black Belt at the age of 17. He moved to Portland, Oregon the next year and began his tournament competition career in earnest. By the end of 1974 Dan Anderson was rated in the Top Ten karate Fighters in the USA. He continued his competitive career culminating in being rated tops in this region, a 4-​time national Top-​Ten rated fighter and in 2002, a World Champion. In 1982 he broadened his martial arts experience by training in Filipino Martial Arts under world-​renowned Remy Presas. Dan Anderson has continued his Martial Arts research and is now rated as the highest rating one can achieve — a Grand Master in both Karate and Filipino Martial Arts.