Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Boston, MA

“When Charlotte and I joined the school 3 years ago, I wanted Taekwondo to help her build confidence and discipline; I was excited at the idea that I would also learn something while she trains; and I was secretly hoping that in the long term she coul...”

“There's a diverse group of students with different levels of commitment and intensity, so no matter if you're looking to be a casual hobbyist who goes once or twice a week or an aspiring competitor who wants to train every day, you'll fit right in.”

“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 —...”

“He trains what works, and when presented new knowledge, questions, or ideas, he will assess everything, seek knowledge from others, research, change his mind, empirically show you why you are wrong in an assumption, or ask you to teach him.”

“It's parents and their teenage kids, younger and older adults; aside from teaching this form of martial arts, they also teach gun classes, pepper spray classes and something else that I can't quite remember.”

“The efficient effective electrified self defense that goes with this style of American kenpo has increased my awareness discipline and confidence while at the same time bringing humility front and center.”

“From day one, Marcelo reminded me that the only thing I needed to focus on was my own growth; his ability to lead and teach in a way that recognizes exactly where you are in your own journey, pushing your advancement at precisely the right pace and w...”

“And as a female athlete around 107 lbs in a grappling sport, you have to be a bit picky about which leader you select to (eventually/hopefully) get your black belt under.”

“The information presented in the classes is done with a sense of realism that gives the student the ability to not only understand typical violent encounters, but to also approach them with a level of respect that will help to keep them out of harm's...”

“Andrea is the best I'm coming to visit her soon she's a amazing human and martial artist”

“Before taking him to the class, I heard him say something like "I am driving my own bus," an expression I later learned came from Sensei Lynn in relation to how he was in control of his thoughts, feelings and behavior; he was in charge of "driving hi...”

“My daughter has a developmental and behavioral disability and yet we were accepted with open arms and would definitely recommend them for kids to develop more confidence and discipline.”

“It has been my home for many, many years.”

“Something new and it's a workout in half!!”

“This is an exceptional center for children and adults alike to learn and practice the martial arts as well as self discipline.”