Mentadorio, a modern martial art founded by Mikael Martins..
The Mentadorio is no longer a style or a closed system of traditional martial arts. It is a way of life, a path without competition that promotes individual growth. It is a path that allows for effective self-defense, responding to the needs of modern life, without forgetting the principles acquired from the past. Rooted in reality, it is a free and functional path, born from real experiences and an endless search for effectiveness and clarity. We don't train choreographies: we train perception, response, lucidity. There is no folklore or mystification. Only the true, the real, the precise.
Trains with purpose, acts with clarity.
In The Mentadorio, we form lucid human beings, capable of acting with discernment, courage, and precision. Our training is lived, felt, built on reality, listening, and personal growth. Your evolution will be concrete, progressive, and rooted in what actually works.
The art of seeing to act.
The Mentadorio is a combat and personal defense methodology based on real principles:
- Fluid and adaptable movements
- Strategy and timing
- Control of distance and psychological pressure
- Techniques tested in practice, inspired by martial arts such as: Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Silat, Karate, Aikido, Personal Defense… Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Silat, Karaté, Aikido, Defesa pessoal…
Authentic personal growth.
Learn to act lucidly and effectively in real situations. Without fixed rules. Each practitioner evolves at their own pace, without competition. In short, it is a genuine progress towards autonomy and becoming a warrior in everyday life. Physically and mentally.
Mentadorio,
the response of a real vision.
Ideal for those looking for more than just a combat sport or a simple personal defense method. It is a vision, a way of thinking and acting.
The Founder of Mentadorio: Mikael Martins
At Mentadorio, we have our base in Linda-a-Velha, Oeiras, Lisbon, but our mission goes far beyond local boundaries. We offer regular courses and intensive martial arts training stages, with the possibility of instructor training that can be carried out in any part of Portugal and also internationally. We adapt to the needs of our students and partners. At Mentadorio, our mission extends beyond our local base in Linda-a-Velha, Oeiras, Lisbon. We offer regular courses and intensive martial arts training stages, with the opportunity for instructor training that can be conducted in any part of Portugal and even internationally. We are committed to adapting our offerings to meet the needs of our students and partners, ensuring a flexible and accessible learning experience for all.
Whether it be in a classroom, a dojo, or a special event, Mentadorio is prepared to bring the martial art where it is most valued. We believe that true evolution comes from this flexibility and global reach, always maintaining the quality and authenticity of the teaching.
Here every step is yours. But you're not alone.
In The Mentadorio, the journey is individual, but never solitary. We are a tribe, a source where each practitioner finds support, demand, and freedom. Without masks. Without cult. Only the essential: truth, lucidity, and action.
Mikael started by being my instructor and then a great friend. As a professional, he is very responsible and committed. As a person, he is a great friend and an excellent human being. Come and train...
A great club where you can seriously train and achieve great progress in a relaxed and fun environment. It's awesome!
Excellent progress in training during my Erasmus. Highly recommended
Top! This is the place where true martial arts enthusiasts can find what they are looking for. The goal here is to truly develop people with physical confidence and the ancient philosophy stemming from these practices. And not taking photos of medals to post on the internet. Good energy, good teacher.
MENTADORIO
"Where sight ends, vision begins."
More than a martial art. It is a philosophy of life that also provides,
técnica, instinto e presença.