Best Self-Defense Classes in Newton, MA

“My daughter started taking classes here about 3 months ago and she's been very happy with her teacher, Lucien, who is an awesome teacher for the children of all ages.”

“There are classes early in the morning, midday, and evening, and the school is right by T and bus stops, so it's easy to get there regardless of your schedule.”

“I'm definitely going to be dropping in for more classes when I travel to Boston, and you should check this place out too whether you are looking for a place to train or you are just beginning your BJJ journey.”

“The people who train here range from first timers to people who are actively competing, and the culture really is one where people check their egos at the door and are really good to each other.”

“Head Coaches, Troy Osgood and Steven Smith are superior in teaching Alpha Krav Maga, a reality based self-defense; defensive conditioning; weapons defense; pepper spray and firearms licensing.”

“Very friendly environment I've been training with Mau-Mau for over two years great friend/sensei I learned so much from him and still have a lot more to learn,OSS”

“Through Dan testing and Belt testing, kids see that their focus and hard work pays off and that they can accomplish goals -- all of this builds confidence and a sense of self worth.”

“If you're interested in learning / training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you will find top-notch instruction here, as well a a solid and welcoming community of kind, ambitious, genuine people.”

“You will learn traditional technical things like wrist locks and guard passes or triangle chokes, but you'll also learn to how to deal with the craziness of a bar fight or how to disarm someone coming at you with a tire iron in a road rage situation.”

“Though I no longer practice Goju Ryu, everywhere I went the skills and lessons I gained from Bu Ke Do Goju Ryu Karate have played a part in both training and life.”

“Over the last year I found not only a great discipline but an excellent group of martial artists always willing to go the extra mile to pass knowledge.”

“Just started Jiu-Jitsu classes here as a zero experience beginner.”

“These people really care about the youth in our community.”

“A great place to take self defense class, they also have an awesome weight lost program, the instructors are very knowledgeable and the academy is very clean.”

“In the 5 Months I've been here I have moved up a belt level and noticed a pretty good physical improvement, I'm a lot more toned and have lost some weight.”

“The instructors get to know each child individually and allows each child to grow and progress at their own pace, all the while stretching them to their next achievable level/goal.”