Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Somerville, MA
Handpicked from 164 vetted & reviewed Martial Arts Training gyms in the Somerville area, discover the top 5 elite providers among the selected group of 24 finalists.
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Top-rated companies A-Z in Somerville
Brazilian Martial Arts Center
Capoeira Angola Quintal Boston
Red Tiger Academy of Martial Arts
Sinha Capoeira
Villari’s Martial Arts Centers
Prominent finalists A-Z in Somerville
Apex Defense Waltham
Authentic Karate Training Center
Boston Budo
Bruce McCorry’s Martial Arts
Callahan’s Karate Studio Inc
Davis Square Martial Arts
Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy
Fenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Field Martial Arts Academy
Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing
MK Boxing
Michael Macaris Kung-Fu Academy
Modern Taekwondo Center
North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
North Shore Muay Thai Academy
One Step Beyond Martial Arts Training Center
Pedro’s Judo Center
The Lab: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Zanshin Karate Kenpo Kenjutsu
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Villari's Martial Arts Centers
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Learn
“At Villari's, kids and adults alike benefit from a real opportunity to explore a broader understanding of themselves through the mental and physical disciplines of karate, and through an introspective exploration of thoughts, feelings and personal be...”
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Brazilian Martial Arts Center
(28)
Happy
Feel
Shape
“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...”
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Sinha Capoeira
(1)
“Amazing capoeira school for kids and adults!”
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Red Tiger Academy of Martial Arts
(3)
“The best place to send you children to get disciplined and to learn something new for their own benefit.”
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Capoeira Angola Quintal Boston
(2)
“In the course of a class you might sing off key, play a drum off beat, fall on your butt and end up covered in sweat - but you'll laugh the entire time, never feel judged and leave class already excited for the next one.”
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Minimum Overall Score
97 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
99.7 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
“I did a introductory class it was fantastic but the warmups were long over a half hour i guess you have to get used to that”
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Boston Budo
(29)
Physical
Values
Mind
“I take 'Karate for Seniors' at the Brookline Senior Center, and Noah sensei is skillful at getting us to do warm-up exercises to enable flexibility and strength.”
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Callahan's Karate Studio Inc
(23)
Fitness
Student
Learn
“The head instructors at Callahan's are not only extremely knowledgeable and dedicated, but they are also the nicest and most genuine people I have ever met.”
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MK Boxing
(30)
Equipment
Jiu Jitsu
Heavy Bags
“I've done various martial arts over the years, and I've been an avid gym goer for about a decade, so I knew exactly what I wanted when seeking out a boxing gym.”
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Zanshin Karate Kenpo Kenjutsu
(30)
Confidence
Shape
Discipline
“Whether you're looking to get/stay in shape, to increase your mental discipline, or to get your child/family into the arts, GM Paul Parent's school is the place to go.”
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Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy
(30)
Workout
Skills
MMA
“As someone like myself that strictly trains in boxing 🥊 I have to say I've learned way more at this gym, which specializes in Mixed Martial Arts than I have at an actual boxing gym, the culture here is unmatched and helps you look at boxing as an art...”
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Fenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Kids Martial Arts, Mueay Thai, Club Services
“One of the best things about BJJ is the feeling of community the coaches create and how they instill kindness, grit, and the importance of being a respectful teammate.”
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Field Martial Arts Academy
(30)
Bored
Fun
Krav
“Sharp, thoughtful, thoroughly-attentive people run this school and their culture of growing with each personal achievement attracts and keeps like talents in instructors and in fellow classmates whom join and stay on track to health and skills develo...”
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The Lab: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Know
Skills
Classes
“Working in personal training I've tried dozens of ways to keep my body fit, but the physical workout you get from Jiujitsu is second only to that received by your mind.”
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Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing
(8)
“The idea of martial art might sound like something for stronger people but he truly invest on everybody despite their age / weight / gender/ body type and he makes sure that they gain the best out of their workout.”
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Authentic Karate Training Center
(30)
Parents
Passion
Uechi-ryū
“They make it very easy integrating the girls and boys together in the 5/6 year old group and encouraging each other's support for the various activities.”
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Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts
(30)
Discipline
Feel
Summer Camp
“9 wonderful years of great workouts and instruction, and a great family experience to be able to go and have my kids in the other room learning as well.”
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Modern Taekwondo Center
(29)
Energy
Discipline
Confidence
“We are very pleased with how professional and compassionate all the teachers are and how they create a positive, team building environment for all the kids.”
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One Step Beyond Martial Arts Training Center
(1)
“Fast forward to two classes a week (soon to be 4 😬), 2 belt tests and now a competition team/weapons (all dull, nothing sharp here), my boys couldn't be happier.”
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Pedro's Judo Center
(30)
Schedule
Knowing
Parent
“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...”
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Apex Defense Waltham
(28)
Kids Karate, Martial Arts
“He is so proud of his progress and i am so happy to see him get some exercise every week, as well as learning the importance of discipline and hard work.”
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North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(27)
Compete
Belts
Culture
“Great experience, started sending my 4 year old to NSBJJ 2 years ago now and in addition to learning BJJ he has also become well rounded individual because of Danny and Angela's approach.”
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North Shore Muay Thai Academy
(30)
Amateur
Novice
Sport
“This place offers top notch personalized training if you are looking to compete, or if you just need a great workout the heavy bag extreme class is no joke.”
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Michael Macaris Kung-Fu Academy
(30)
Attention
Teach
Life
“I will definitely recommend the Michael Macaris Kung Fu School to anyone looking for a fun and healthy way to inculcate respect and discipline to their kids.”
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