Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in New Bedford, MA

“After years of studying Chinese Kempo I had to switch dojo's and when I found Bridgewater Martial Arts and Professor John Hatfield I found a true dojo.”

“My daughter joined the Soares Martial Arts school about 6 months ago and we have noticed a great improvement in her confidence, self-discipline and respect for others.”

“One of the best gyms I've ever trained at, unfortunately due to a change in my work location and schedule I can't train there anymore but if my situation ever changes I would go back in a heart beat.”

“Felt instantly comfortable when I started, would highly recommend starting here if you're even a little bit interested in starting up any of the martial arts offered here.”

“Speaking from experience regarding Fight Back Solutions - the instructor Chris is highly trained and very knowledgeable in many different forms of self defense.”

“We have friends whose children currently attend the other dojo and the amount our boys have learned in a couple months has surpassed the level, of a student of similar age, after a couple years of instruction.”

“He doesn't just teach you the technique; he also breaks it down by showing you and telling you how it works as well as why it works and in what situation.”

“I'm excited for their toddler program too and will be taking my 2 year old!”

“All the people are so nice and teach you really well and don't go hard on you and don't tell at you, and also they teach you how to defend yourself really well which is always good in life.”

“I will never forget this amazing experience in my life.”

“Authentic traditional Chinese martial arts.”

“Fantastic teacher!”

“Tai chi and Qi gong are exercises that promote health, flexibility, stability, longevity, and well-being. Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, these arts build new vitality and deep relation with continued practice ...”

“Phoenix Martial Arts is here to help you realize, set and achieve your goals. We hope you find your time here fulfilling. We believe in passing on our years of knowledge and training. We believe in a family atmosphere. We do not teach martial arts, w...”

“They have been doing this a long time, they know kids and are very clear in their expectations of what is acceptable behavior while in the dojo and what is not.”

“My 8 year old daughter, 13 year old son and husband all take classes here.”