Attended two months of adult classes here, after signing up for one free month of lessons at…read moreNorwood Day. First of all, karate teachers don't come any better than Craig! You and your family can feel confident that you will be educated by a respectful, caring, and knowledgeable teacher. The adult class sizes are small and friendly, new members are always joining, but there's a core group that has been attending for almost 10 years. Loyalty is always a good thing in my book! If I had the time in my schedule I would have stayed longer! Thanks, Craig!

Instruction at Craig Lowe' Kenpo is spot on! It includes skills and meditation. Great for…read moreself-discipline and exercise.

I have read all the reviews below and bad is expected with the good. So far I have met with Sensei…read moreHoward and was able to ask a few key questions because I use tools like Yelp to help guide me not make up my mind for me. I feel very strongly to make sure anyone else basing decisions solely on these reviews know that this dojo is NOT ANTI GAY. They are VERY LGBTQ friendly and frankly were horrified that statement is out there for public consumption. We will be going back and taking advantage of step two. Keep you posted!

I was intrigued by Krav Maga because of the tenent, "anyone can learn it." After years of being out…read moreof shape and overweight, I decided to give it a try and found ABD on the web. I've stayed away from "traditional" martial arts because I have flexibility issues as well, but I saw people of all ages, sizes and fitness levels doing Krav Maga. The staff and instructors have always been supportive and helpful. If an instructor notices I'm having trouble doing a certain move, they are quick to suggest an alternative. For example, I can't kick quite high enough to reach someone's waist (yet), so they suggested I aim for the knee instead. I've never felt pressured to buy anything or sign up for a long term contract. I signed up for black-belt training because I wanted too, and I look forward to the challenge. I disagree with the"McDojo" comment. In my opinion promotions should a balance between proficiency and motivation. Remember, not everyone is a natural jock or an athlete. Does that mean the rest of us who are not should sit on the couch for our lives? If you only promote those who are the most proficient, the less proficient get frustrated and quit. As with most things, it seems like a bell curve with most falling toward the center, not a line in the sand. My limitations have taken me longer to get where I am, but I still got there with practice and support. I earned my rank with sweat, fatigue and determination. I am proud of it.

This high quality martial arts studio has one goal in mind, to teach the next generation to defend…read moreitself! The instructors and fellow students are supportive, encouraging, positive, enthusiastic, thoughtful, and complimentary! The masters love to share their wisdom, experience, and love to teach the techniques to perfection!

Truly great place. Warm and inviting, super clean, and the instructors are fantastic. Our 13 year…read moreold loves it -- gets lots of instructional attention (usually several instructors there even with the smaller classes), a lot of cameraderie (the students really form a 'group', even despite being of different ages), and the karate itself is so great for self-discipline (not to mention self-defense). They have a ton of fun while working hard. Highly recommended.

Great place to learn some self defence! Very positive…read moreenvironment and support from staff and other trainees. Easy to follow instruction and personal supervision as necessary! I highly recommend ABD! K Murray

My daughter has been training at ABD for several years now and is now in the teens class learning…read moreKrav Maga. In addition to providing a great workout, the lessons she is learning will stay with her. The instructors are knowledgable, enthusiastic, and do a tremendous job teaching and interacting with the students. The students seem to have a lot of fun and enjoy being there. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of trying martial arts check out ABD.

Sensi Nicco is amazing with the kiddos. He has a great way of making it fun yet keeping the kids…read morefocused as well. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking to get their children involved in fun physical exercise. 5 stars just doesn't dos it. 10/10 for this place for sure!

Our boys love coming here. The team is amazing and have taught the kids so many important lesson…read moreand kung fu moves. I strongly recommend this place

This is the best class and activity for kids. Mr lunch is the man. Highly recommend. Teaches kids…read morediscipline and common sense. I'll be sticking with if for awhile

I am really happy we tried this place for my son. He has been attending Impact Martial Arts for a…read moremonth now. He is 5 years old and is having a tremendous amount of fun. It might be the one place he is willing to go without putting up a fight or stalling (often for no reason). I thought it would be challenging to get our son there twice a week, but it has been such a positive experience that we now prioritize it. The instructors are fantastic, and the environment is very welcoming. It is a great mix of fun games and actual karate. Another place we explored, while likely a great studio, didn't seem the right fit for this age and attention span. They also host wonderful events like movie nights for the kids.

Greatest place to train hands down. Great for adults and children. Very friendly welcoming group…read more People from all Walks of life train at this gym from office workers to construction workers, from Law Enforcement officers to Pro Fighters. You walk in unsure what to expect just like at any place that's new to you, but before you know it, you've learned so much and you have a whole new group of great friends.

Connors Martial Arts is the finest grappling gym I've ever been in. The instructors are friendly…read moreand the classes welcome both beginners to advanced to help eachother and learn together in a great environment. If your looking to just get a good workout in or become a phenomenal athlete, Connors Martial Arts is one of a kind. They have a life long fan from a guy that moved away.

When I first wandered into Hard Knocks for my introduction session with Bill, I was hesitant and…read morenervous as I had never played sports, let alone train Muay Thai. The moment I walked in, I immediately felt welcomed. Bill asked me what my goals were and at the time, I had always been interested in trying kick boxing. I was provided with gloves and hand wraps to use and Coach Jake taught me how to wrap my hands. An hour and a bucket of sweat later, I signed up for a membership and decided to give Hard Knocks Muay Thai and MMA a try. Fast forward to almost 2 years later, this gym has become a huge part of my life in ways I couldn't have imagined. I did more than "try kick boxing". I met a group of extremely skilled and knowledgeable coaches, trainers, and fighters that have helped me take my fitness to the next level. I've begun to fall in love with a sport that pushes me to face my fears. The coaches and fighters in this gym are the epitome of discipline and hard work and it has truly been a privilege to learn Muay Thai with them by my side. There is always room for improvement and everyone is always looking out for you, to help you reach your full potential. My favorite part about Hard Knocks is the sense of family and I wouldn't want to train anywhere else! Book your free intro class now!

Awesome gym. Period…read more Bill and his staff are knowledgeable, professional and will put in the time to help you reach your goals. If you want to fight, they'll get you ready; if you want fitness, they'll get you in shape. After a few sessions, you'll be angry at all the time you wasted at your typical gym. The gym is fully equipped with a full size ring, heavy bags, pads, bands, weights and wall to wall full size mirrors. All of that for an affordable price - actually, it's the most affordable Muay Thai gym in the Boston area. Plus, they offer many other classes like Strength and Conditioning, No Gii BJJ and MMA. Seriously, why pay a similar price to mindlessly lift weights? Call Bill and schedule a training and learn something useful while getting into the best shape of your life. Young, old, man , woman, doesn't matter, come down and gain the strength and confidence to endure any difficulties you face in life.