Dedicated to the Martial Arts
Known simply as "The Dojo" when we first opened in 1988, Best Martial Arts Institute has since established itself as a respected part of the Eugene / Springfield, Oregon community. Under the guidance of Sensei Alan Best, the institute offers training programs in a variety of disciplines for martial artists of all skill levels. From hosting seminars with world-renowned masters, to holding sleepovers for kids; Best Martial Arts Institute is a place where teachers and dedicated students pursue the martial arts with a passion. We train with intensity, sincerity, humility, joy, and a bit of humor to lighten the way.

A Thorough Study of the Martial Arts
Sensei Best trained for six years as an apprentice under Shigeki Umemoto, the founder of Toushi Kan Karate, and holds black belts in five different martial arts. "Whatever your opponent's specialty is, be better at it than he is," Mr. Umemoto used to say. With that attitude in mind, Sensei Best created an institute for martial arts training. Inside our dojo you can find dedicated students pursuing the arts of karate, taekwondo, hapkido, judo, aikido, iaido, kendo, and systema.