Perhaps the only authentic Tai Chi Chuan school in New England. Vincent and his brother Gordon…read moredeliver excellent one on one instruction in an old rustic loft space in china town, which is somehow exactly where you would expect to find the real thing. If you're serious about learning Tai Chi, look no further. Vincent is an accomplished master that has attained high proficiency in his art through a life time of study, and direct lineage in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. He is has been featured in several magazine articles, been published, and travels all the around the world to give seminars. The students at Gin Soon are very open and friendly, ranging from blue collar workers to college professors. I for one am always a little worried about walking into a situation like and finding myself to be an ethnic minority, or in the middle of a Star Trek convention. Fortunately that was not the case here.

Excellent traditional Taekwondo school. It's a fantastic and supportive community of instructors…read moreand students working hard to grow and learn together. I think the highlight for me is the experienced instructors. They truly understand the individual needs of each student to provide assistance when developing techniques. Mr. Kim is a world-renowned instructor and is known all over the world and it's an honor to train under him at the Boston headquarters of Jae H. Kim Taekwondo Institute.

Every instructor is phenomenal, with adults and children. It is a gift that for more than 50 years,…read morestudents in Boston have daily access to Grandmaster Kim. ALL skill levels are welcome here. I have been coming for three months and I am giant fan of the Boston location.

This is a great place to train! The instructors are friendly, knowledgeable, and tailor instruction…read moreto your level. The instructors invest equally in everyone from white belt to black belt, whether those students are competing, learning a new sport, or just trying to get fit. As a new student, I never feel pressured to purchase uniforms or equipment directly from them. From an outside perspective, academies like these can seem intimidating. However, Florian's is the most inclusive environment I have participated in over my 30 years of training in different styles and at other academies. Although I have only been there briefly, I feel part of this group because everyone goes out of their way to be welcoming. It is an excellent place for women to train together as well.

Amazing practice for young children. Our son, now almost 9, has been attending BJJ classes for 2…read moreyears now and has loved it. As parents, we are impressed with the instructors skill and methods of teaching children, and encouraging the students to respect themselves, others and the practice.

This is a fantastic place, and a wonderful community, both for kids and adults. The instructors are…read moreexcellent teachers, but what I love most is their commitment to each student. For adults, they meet you where you are in terms of fitness and knowledge, from absolute beginners to students who been practicing for years, and they then figure out how you can improve from there. For the kids, I have never seen a team of instructors invest such attention and care to every child in every class and then achieve success through positive encouragement. I've been a student myself for over ten years, as has my child, and I'm still learning and growing. Can't recommend highly enough!

Couldn't be more pleased with this studio and the team. The instructors are A+ in their teaching…read morestyle, patience, professionalism, and enjoyment of these arts. They provide individualized attention and appropriate feedback to allow students of all ages and levels -- kids, teens, young adults, older adults, and all manner of family/friends -- to learn in a comfortable and motivating manner. The team is thoroughly engaging and enthusiastic. Would give 10 stars if I could!

Very experienced and knowledgeable about a variety of different forms of Tai Chi but takes the time…read moreto ensure beginners understand the importance of fundamentals. I view Tai Chi as a skill for life long learning which aligns well with her steady and meticulous approach. Unequivocally I would recommend her to anyone but especially novices like myself.

I bought a 10-class Tai Chi package at Jin's Tai Chi in Newton, MA, for $225, expecting a…read morestructured course in Yang-Style 24-Form Tai Chi. Unfortunately, my experience did not match those expectations. During the first three classes, I was taught only the first three postures of the 24-form sequence. After that, the instructor largely stopped providing actual instruction and repeatedly told me to simply "practice on your own" during class time. By the 8th class, the instructor was still teaching posture 3 and continuing to have me practice on my own instead of introducing new movements and new postures. None of this was explained when I signed up. This was not what I paid for, and it wasn't disclosed at the time of purchase that instruction would slow to a halt after a few sessions. After realizing how little progress was being made, I surveyed other Tai Chi schools in the Boston area that teach the same 24-form. Every other instructor I found completes the full 24-form sequence in about 10 classes, with typical pricing around $300 in total. Based on the pace I experienced at Jin's Tai Chi, completing the 24-form here would require more than 80 classes, costing well over $2,000--something never mentioned upfront. When I raised my concerns, they refunded the cost of my unused two classes, which I appreciate. However, the lack of clarity about the instructional pacing and the total expected cost to complete the full 24-form left me feeling misled and disappointed. I'm sharing my experience so others can make an informed decision. If you're considering Tai Chi instruction here, I strongly recommend asking detailed questions about pacing, curriculum, and total expected cost before committing.

Incredibly warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable instructors. Well maintained dojo with showers and…read moreFREE PARKING! Classes 7 days a week, multiple times a day really accommodate busy schedules. One of, if not the best martial arts community in the area. If you want to learn Aikido, this is the place.

awesome dojo the place is non profit and totally non commercialized. its a place to learn and grow…read moreboth as a person as well as a student. Instructors are all great and friendly and donate their time. i strongly suggest you attend a class to see what its like. there is no pressure unlike some dojos where they try to "sell" you. this is simply a school where people who want to practice and learn aikido.

I've been taking capoeira lessons from Contra-Mestre (read: instructor) Coreba for a few weeks and…read moreI have been loving every lesson. I have spent a few months looking for something physical to really challenge me and help me stay in shape, and capoeira has been exactly what I wanted. For those that have never heard of capoeira, it is a Brazilian martial art that centers around acrobatic maneuvers, kicks and other particularly cool-looking tricks. Remember Eddy Gordo from the video game Tekken? He did this. It involves moving in rhythm with music, and using momentum to kick and dodge. In short, it is amazingly fun to do and really, really awesome to watch. The Capoeira Gerais school operates out of Boston Ultimate Fitness in Chinatown on Monday and Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 8:30. The instructor, Contra-Mester Coreba, is inviting and patient, and works extremely well with beginners (like me). He has a couple of decades of experience and it comes across in the respect he shows for capoeira and the quality of his instruction. I cannot recommend him or this class enough. If you're interested, you can just stop by and watch a class. All it took was one session and I got totally hooked, and I've been thrilled with every second of it. I hope to be learning at Capoeira Gerais for a long time to come.

I admit - I never would have discovered this place, or even considered going, if I hadn't had a…read moreGroupon for 30 fitness classes for $20. So, thank you, Groupon! I signed up with a friend, which I think made it all better, and after we read the description, while I was terrified, she thought it sounded like a great idea. I was very, very nervous. However, there was no need to be. While most of the class was a group that has been doing this together for some time, there were three of us newcomers. One of the more experienced students took us aside and showed us the basics while the others could exercise without interruption. That means that we were able to learn in a more relaxed environment, with a lot of encouragement, rather than being stuck behind a bunch of experts that I would have felt were judging me (I don't actually think anyone was judging me). The other students were all very welcoming and friendly, and extremely nice. No one tried to make us feel like we weren't doing it right (although they corrected us), or we were intruding. I felt like it was OK to go at my own pace, which is how a workout class should be. Capoeria is a martial art, but it's also a dance - a form of expression. Watching the more experienced students, it's beautiful. It's also fun, and an amazing workout. I highly recommend this place. Oh, and since you're in Chinatown, after you burn a few hundred calories, you can get Chinese food. So, it's a total win.

I trained here for a spring semester a few years ago, and the setup and floor were well maintained,…read morethe community energetic, and newcomers matched carefully to make sure they were safe. I plan to return now that I am living in that part of Boston again.

One of the reasons I moved from Brazil to the United States was to practice Aikido in New England…read moreAikikai. The dojo's founder, Mitsunari Kanai Shihan, is known throughout the world for his unique Aikido technique. If you are considering starting Aikido practice this dojo is an excellent choice. It is well located, all students are friendly and the instructors are very competent. I am sure you will be in good hands. If you practice Aikido and are travelling in Boston, make sure you pay a visit. You won't regret it!