I have been practicing Tang Soo Do for 4 years at Great Bay. The workout floors are incomparable to…read moreanything in the area, there are options for multiple arts (Juda, MMA, etc.), overall a great place to go to be taught by knowledgeable instructors!

From the owner: No Fuss, No Contracts, Just Training!…read more What is Tang Soo Do? Tang Soo Do is an ancient Korean Art of empty hand and foot fighting for conditioning and self defense. It literally translates to "Tang Open Hand Way". Rooted in tradition, it is based upon a scientific approach in the use of the body and surroundings for self-defense. It accents the passive, rather than the aggressive approach to confrontations - without relinquishing human dignity. The development of the legs and superior kicking techniques are some of the characteristics of Tang Soo Do. Essentially, Tang Soo Do has been designed to develop an individual's body, mind and spirit. This in turn enhances one's character, integrity and respect for all living things. Mr. and Mrs. Hebert are the Chief Instructors and owners of Great Bay Tang Soo Do. The Hebert's have over 42 years of training combined. Mr. and Mrs. Hebert studied under the instruction of Mr. Richard F. Soloniewicz from 1994-2007, achieving the rank of E Dan. The Hebert's joined the Atlantic Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation in May 2008.

My 10b is thriving at SW. They teach hands-on techniques, bully prevention, playground defense and…read moreweapons training. I would describe our dojo as old school, character building and Sensei Gene is invested in my son. They do a lot of free sessions for the community as well.

I recently attended a women's self-defense workshop at Seacoast Warriors and in just 2 classes, I…read morehave already learned so much. Their instructors are professional and knowledgeable and most importantly - patient! I have limited experience with martial arts, but their team is willing to help people of all ages and experience levels. I highly recommend them!

In July I started attending classes. I had no martial arts training or experience…read more I found that I enjoy 90 minutes of jiu jitsu training much more than other exercise. I started with the attitude that I would go once or twice a week. This week, I look forward to attending four lessons. Last week, I went to my first open mat that this gym offers every Saturday. I did loose 10 pounds since I started. 10 pounds does not excite me, what excites me is that I've been able to keep those 10 pounds off. This morning, I weighed in 12 pounds down. What I didn't really expect was the quality of the community that this dojo supports. People have been friendly and supportive. I believe Kevin is responsible for creating, incubating, and growing such a positive environment.

Classes not always taught by a black belt. Kids classes often taught by teenagers. I wouldn't…read morerecommend this dojo.

The Guy Chase Academy is among the best in the country when it comes to Martial Art instruction and…read moretraining. Whether it's MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, Savate, Catch Wrestling / Grappling, Brazilian Juijutsu, Kali, or Silat; Guru Chase is the best. Chase has direct linega to Bruce Lee, Ben Largusa, Mel Lopez, Herman Suwanda, Salem Assli, and Karl Gotch among others.

Guru Guy is a truly world-class instructor and it's incredible to have someone like him in…read moreNewburyport. Prior to signing up, I had no experience in martial arts, but had a vague idea of what I was looking for. As a fan of MMA, and always enjoying the fighters with a Muay Thai background, I knew that's what I wanted to train. I also knew I didn't want to do "cardio kickboxing". On the flipside, I didn't want to train somewhere that was 100% focused on training active fighters! I wanted to learn *real* muay thai but in a somewhat casual manner. Guy Chase's gym is utterly perfect for this. Guru Guy will teach you the real thing. For instance, you aren't just going to hit bags repeatedly merely for the sake of bringing your heartrate up. He's going to make sure you're utilizing your range properly and not lowering your guard while you throw punches. You'll learn proper form, combinations, blocks, counters, etc. Everything is very practical and designed for maximum efficacy in the ring - like what you'd be taught in a gym in Thailand. I was also worried that there would be pressure to partake in hard sparring. There is sparring, however it's light and technical and you only partake if you want. As someone who is competitive and wants to put what I've learned to the test, but also doesn't want to eat heavy shots to the head, it's perfect. You'll see where you stand, but won't get beat up in the process :) The people who train there are great as well. Everybody is friendly and helpful.

My daughter (18) and I went to try out a boxing class, and we were in the minority, there were…read moreabout 25 guys and just us, as well as a female boxing instructor. We were intimidated at first, but ended up having an amazing time, and we have signed up for a private lesson weekly with Marielle, we had our first one today, and I can't remember having a better workout!! What a great place! Thanks!!!

Recon is amazing! After reading such positive reviews I tried out a free class here and was…read moreimmediately hooked. All of the coaches and classes here are awesome and each is totally different. On the MMA side of the gym: Rob's MMA striking class is great and he will make you get comfortable in your opposite stance. Henry's submission grappling class is ridiculously fun and he is amazing at helping you jump into something that feels so completely foreign if you're new. Darren could not be more passionate about boxing and is so good about teaching you both the outer AND the inner game of boxing. In the kickboxing class Jon is all about proper technique so he will help you undo all the poor form you didn't even realize you were doing. Matt is a pro Muay Thai fighter who is approachable and a wealth of knowledge. In Jon's MMA striking class you get awesome instruction while doing really fun exercises and he will whip you into shape but with a sense of humor the whole time. On the BoxFit side: Mariel and Lilia lead super creative HIIT circuit classes that will make you sore for days. Mandy is a lovely badass and by the end of one of her intense classes you will be surrounded by a pool of your own sweat. Eric is hilarious and will push you to push yourself! If you spend any time here you'll quickly get a sense that Eric and Mandy work hard to make this feel like a community where everybody is welcome. They do this in terms of offering classes at really affordable prices, but more than that through the way they authentically interact with everyone who walks in the door. I was pretty intimidated about walking into a gym like this for the first time but it feels like an ego-free zone where you get the opportunity to learn new things alongside friendly people. It doesn't hurt that Chris at the front desk is incredibly welcoming and there's usually a sweet lab named Rio waiting to greet you. For first timers: -First class is free! (They have gloves you can use if you're not sure you want to buy them yet) -Don't believe Google maps' lies; the main entrance is off of Bridge St., behind Dunkin Donuts, not off of Bridgton Rd.

Thank you to Quest Martial Arts Academy for the amazing self defense class for our Girl Scouts!…read more You provided these young ladies with some essential life skills! Thank you to your dedication to empowering women, and giving them self esteem, confidence, and helping build girls of character!

My son has been at Quest for a few years now and loves it. He has good days and bad days but they…read morealways encourage him and try and help boost his confidence.

I signed up my son for a couple of months and then decided to cancel…read more They have on their paperwork that they will bill an additional month when you cancel, which in itself is not a great policy . However, they continued charge my card 2 months after the cancellation. After a bit of back and forth, they finally refunded my card for the unauthorized charge. But wait there' s more , they just charged my card again. The first time around was Sketchy. This time inexcusable. If you really must go there write a check or pay cash. Better yet go somewhere else.

Amazing place to train!! Kevin is a phenomenal professor and the overall experience was great!…read moreHighly recommended