Best Karate Classes in Somerville, MA

“I've attached a picture from her first graduation, this was a life-changing experience for her and in addition I really like that when kids make achievements in school or in life they are given a stripe at the end of a class and this reinforces posit...”

“Training at DSMA has improved his strength, flexibility, and focus and has given him confidence, a sense of accomplishment, and an appreciation that there's a joy to be had in taking on physical and mental challenges--something that's increasingly im...”

“My daughter and I train at this dojo and it really captures the true essence of what Shotokan Karate is all about.”

“Maya(7y/o) has gained so much confidence and self discipline that she is confident that she can handle anything that comes her way, be an example and leader in class, and Connor(6 y/o) is able to do things i never thought a 6 year old could do(be a l...”

“Additionally, from a practical standpoint, I was really looking forward to starting self defense, but what I didn't expect was to come into such a warm, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere, which I really value and which makes the experience that m...”

“As a parent spectating on the sidelines, I'm amazed at how quickly the team learns every kid's name and personality from the very timid to those who need to learn self control, custom tailoring the appropriate amount of pressure to achieve progress i...”

“With martial arts the number of choices of schools can be overwhelming, but we feel Bruce Mc Corry's is the best combination of family feel, fun, but also discipline - the kids are very well behaved, they run a tight ship, and don't allow fooling aro...”

“Whether someone is looking to train and compete at the highest level, or to try a new form of exercise with some of the most welcoming people I have met, the community at Florian Martial Arts Center encompasses a healthy environment where anyone can...”

“Not only do the instructors focus on Taekwondo skills they also teach life skills such as dealing with conflict, not escalating situations, setting goals, managing stress and overcoming challenges.”

“As a female practitioner, I'm accustomed to being one of the only, if not *the* only, female on the mats and never know how I will be received when dropping into new places but I really appreciated the detailed instruction and the rolls at Broadway —...”

“Sensei Paul is an amazing person he take the time to talk to you kid if something is no ok in the class and try to explain and help the kid to learn and improve in their on speed, also as a single mother I value the time that Sensei Paul takes at the...”

“Not only do the children learn self defense, and build confidence, but Sensei Paul takes the time to have group discussions about a variety of important topics before the end of each class, such as courtesy, perseverance, teamwork, and charity to nam...”

“I would highly recommend Callahans to anyone interested in karate, due to their ability to not only train martial arts at a high level, but for all of the life skills that you can transfer well beyond the physical space, partly due to the extremely w...”

“If our girl is ever going through a hard time with something, whether it's someone saying something mean, trouble listening, low self esteem, trouble at school, we know we can turn to them and they incorporate it into their lessons and help work thro...”

“We love supporting and being a part of the local Bushido family community, and this has been the perfect environment to help my 6-year-old son become stronger at the core - with a better sense of self, a pivot from instant to delayed gratification wi...”