These days it is tough to find a high quality martial arts school, but after much research I assure…read moreyou this the school to join. Sensei Eric's students are instilled with the traditional values of karate. His students have won numerous national championships and also won at the USA Open in Las Vegas. (by the way, everyone should check it out) The dojo is not about handing out belts, it is about hard work, quality karate techniques, earning every belt with sweat. I have known Sensei Eric's teaching for nearly 20 years and he clearly demonstrates this in his schools. Come and watch a class and you will see and feel the difference. This is a great place for all kids, teens, adults (and parents). Join together and make it a family activity.

Massdojo has a friendly, instructive, and conducive environment for mastering both traditional and…read morecompetitive Shotokan karate (kumite and kata). The dojo emphasizes true sportsmanship and values community; Sensei Eric is a great mentor and teacher to his students. The karate talents and character that his students possess demonstrate his effectiveness at karate teaching and character development. Having many years of experience in Shotokan karate, I recognize that his students have great potential as karate athletes. I travel 4 hours roundtrip, from New Haven, CT to Massdojo to attend trainings. I highly recommend Massdojo if you want to become a highly skilled karate practitioner and athlete, while also building confidence and character.

New England Martial Arts Athletic Center, Cooper, Red (and the other teachers), are simply…read morefantastic. The environment they have created is highly engaging and motivating. I highly recommend for you and your child(ren) to attend at least one class.

I would recommend NEMA to all parents. Our son used to play soccer on the weekends and did not…read morereally gain anything out of it except maybe exercise for an hour. We decided to try mixed martial arts to help our child develop self discipline, perseverance, defend himself, and also learn hard work and dedication . A lot of kids in today's society expect things to be handed to them. We wanted our child to know the joy of hard work paying off and earning your success. The growth we have seen in him from only a couple months is amazing. Instead of him saying "I can't" constantly when something is hard, he tries- and most of the time succeeds. If he does not succeed he has learned to practice and try again. His confidence has grown tremendously, he has learned it is not always about winning , but rather learning and growing. If you're on the fence of what to do for extracurriculars for your child- this is it. This is a family run school- which gives it that extremely close knit feel. We love Master Cooper, Master Mike, and Master Red! They made us feel like part of the team immediately and you can tell they have a passion for what they do.Come join the team and watch your child thrive.

Very hard to find. The entrance is in the far back of the building (far from Shrewsbury street)…read more Once you get in the building the facility is huge and clean. The staff was really friendly and nice and the the classes they offer are varying in skills and length.

The staff was both friendly and informative- made me feel welcomed even though I had no prior…read moreexperience. The place was clean, and their Judo mat was the largest I've seen anywhere in the area. I would recommend this place to children and adults alike!

I am a student of Tosoku Martial Arts; it's difficult to imagine how one could "review" a dojo or…read moremartial arts school accurately without having invested time and effort into learning and training within it. That said, I have been a student of Aikido for more than a decade throughout New England and New York, and my consideration of Mark (-sensei) and of Tosoku is within the context that training, much of which was under a number of incredible teachers. Roughly 4 years ago, I stepped away Aikido to explore other martial styles -- western boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Sanda/Sanshou (Chinese Kickboxing). After moving to Stow, I decided to drop in on Mark's classes in response to a sign in the window of the local Karate school. Cross-training left me skeptical about some of the elements of Aikido, and I was not certain that I wanted to pick it back up full time. That was nearly 2 years ago, and I've gone to almost every class since. One of the things that is difficult to convey to a potential student of a martial arts school is whether or not the art as practiced is authentic. Mark is the "real thing": he is a direct student of one of the founder's students, trained for a number of years in Japan, and holds an advanced black belt. What is unique about Tosoku, however, is Mark's willingness to make space for Aikido to grow based on the changes that modern MMA-style training has introduced to martial arts in general. That said, this is also very much a friendly, relaxed, beginner-friendly atmosphere: there is no posturing, no ego, and safety is paramount both on and off the mat. Currently run out of the Stow Karate space, Tosoku represents the best of both traditional and evolutionary Aikido, and is a rare find in central MA.

From the owner: Come learn the modern Japanese martial art of aikido right here in Stow, MA. Mark Hatfield has…read moretrained for over five years in Japan, has been involved in aikido for more than 20, and has taught classes on three continents. Check out a short clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhY0lVYlFdA&feature=g-upl The goals of Tosoku Martial Arts are to constantly improve the effectiveness of our training and techniques, and to stay up-to-date in the martial arts landscape, while honoring the philosophy that makes aikido unique. Some of the things students get from training: Fun Self-defense Fitness Anger management Assertiveness Self-confidence

Great very well taught and professional I would say the best place to go in the area !!!read more

I started training at DGA in 2016. The core group of…read morestudents here are a pleasant, caring group of people who are gladly willing to sacrifice in order to be a part of each other's progression. There's a nice mixture of younger and middle age adults who genuinely care about the well-being of their team mates/training partners. Professor Passos does an excellent job of breaking down techniques, concepts, movements & philosophy. He is a principled person who doesn't sugarcoat. "Better to be hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie"

I am so happy we found this center. Master Henry is amazing with the kids. My daughter has learned…read moreso much, and has boosted her self confidence. My daughter is always excited to go to class. I look forward to her climbing the ladder and earning belts. It's such a great place we now drive from Uxbridge to follow Master Henry to his new center. You can not go wrong with this kenpo center!

Can't say enough about how great this place is. I've been taking my 8 year old son here for karate…read morefor a few months and he loves it. Master Henry is a gifted and knowledgeable instructor who has a great rapport with the kids. Best studio you'll find in many many miles. Highly recommended.

My kidds love the summer programs. They also attend the winter and spring break session. Both…read moremy kids ask when they'll be going back. My daughter has even told me she wants to be a counsler there when she grows up. We'll be signing them up again next year.

i attended the karate program here for multiple years and had a very enjoyable experience! i'd…read morehighly recommend this facility to anyone who is interested in sports, martial arts, or physical fitness in general!

Have known Master Viet for many years, as friends, teammates, and instructors. His passion and…read moreexpertise shines true through the way he carries himself and his teachings. Love every opportunity I get to work along side him or learn from him. Highly recommended!

Master Viet is an exceptional coach and motivator who truly understands how to support each…read morestudent. Coming from another school, he welcomed us with open arms and made my kids feel like they had been his students from day one. After a difficult experience at a previous school that left my child feeling discouraged, Master Viet has been the complete opposite -- encouraging, patient, and empowering. He's given my kids opportunities that we didn't dream of before to compete at the highest levels of Taekwondo, including US Open, Canada Open and Grand Prix Finals. It's been a joy watching both of my kids grow under his guidance.