Best Self-Defense Classes in Worcester, MA

“I definitely will stop in again the next time I am in Worcester, and I would recommend Worcester MMA to anyone looking for a top notch Jiu Jitsu gym in the Worcester area!”

“Master Cooper is highly skillful and also great in a way that he engages all kids during the class, and he can be tough and supportive at the same time.”

“Only join the academy if you want to gain confidence, meet great people, get more fit (similar to HIIT), and learn how to take care of yourself if you ever get into a fight.”

“I've spoken to various martial artists that started in Tang Soo Do and have gone on to practice other styles -- I even spoke with one before I first started here -- and all of them spoke with reverence about Tang Soo Do, and how what they learned was...”

“- Learn from a 3x World Champion who is passionate about what he does and wants to see his students succeed whether they wish to become champions or train for health purposes”

“I joined Carlos and the team 4 years ago and since then I have learned the importance of friendship , mentorship and leadership ( the last one you especially see in competitions , where Carlos will guide you to victory!”

“The Krav Maga classes are real, life saving training and the kickboxing classes are amazing cardio sessions!”

““Learn the ways to preserve rather than destroy. Avoid rather than check; check rather than hurt; hurt rather than maim; maim rather than kill; for all life is precious, nor can any be replaced." ~...”

“People are amazing and the head instructor is a good man very skilled Jiu-Jitsu teacher with patience and is always there to answer any questions and cares about his students I look forward to being here for a long time”

“Our son started at mwajj about a year ago, he is a great kid but was very shy, jiu jitsu helped him feel more confident, made him more responsible and prepared not only in class but out as well.”

“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.”

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

“I have little time in the academy but I can say that this is the best jiu-Jitsu academy I've ever met, fantastic experience, Professor Rodrigo has a lot of attention and didactics in teaching students, I feel happy to be part of this Oss team!!”

“If one is looking for the self-defense techniques that work in the real world from the instructor that has an extensive military and civilian training background, give this gym a chance.”

“Justin, the owner and lead instructor, is one of the best blackbelts I've had the pleasure of working with; his vast knowledge, and ability to break down and communicate complex techniques in clear, easy-to-understand ways, is a skill not often found...”

“Have been training under Sifu Miele for almost two years, and intend to keep training for years to come.”