I am a son, a brother, and a mentor.
I am an immigrant, born and raised in Nepal.
Each day I work to find my place in this ever changing world.
I am a pacifist though I’ve found my home in martial arts.
I am a friend to all, yet beholden to none.
I am a runner, leaper, a hanger, a flipper.
I express myself with movement, art, and music.
I am a dancer, not because I know how, but because my body moves to the beat of the world.
I am a lover and a dreamer.
I am limitless in my imagination, my passion, and my drive.
I am all of these.
And I am so much more.
Hello, I am Dip Thapa
And it’s a pleasure to meet you.
What People Say
Dip earns the trust and respect of his students which is imperative for both martial arts and Self-
Rebekah Spencer Sims
Defense. He is smart, cheery, capable and personable.
Faculty Department Chair & Instructor
Portland Community College
His dedication to his students and their learning, as well as his
Tracy Chapman
teaching style and technical knowledge, all define him as a great coach.
co-owner Impact Jiu Jitsu
Dip brings enthusiasm into all that he does, which not only enhances his work, but also motivates fellow instructors, his students and frankly, all those around him. He is open minded and creative, making him a model employee, instructor, student and project leader.
Janeen R. Hull, MS, CSCS
Interim Division Dean
Faculty Department Chair
Portland Community College
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