Great dojo, highly skilled instructors. Very diverse type of Karateka attend (Age, nationality,…read moremale/female). Good beginner program for kids.

This is a great, traditional dojo offering multiple classes daily. There are evening classes…read morethroughout the week and morning classes on Saturday and Sunday. If you're looking to challenge yourself in a physical and respectful way, this is a great school to reach your goal.

Boston Budo sponsored Big Sister Boston for our November 2021 Big for a Day event and it was a huge…read moresuccess! We had 25 participants and everyone left with a lot of helpful skills and prevention awareness knowledge they'll take with them outside the studio and beyond. Sensei Noah and Duane were extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and inclusive. Looking forward to collaborating with this fantastic father-son duo for a future Big Sister event.

Sanchin Martial Arts...what can I say, all around solid class. Location is great, right in the…read moreheart of Beacon Hill with a great space. I have studied the arts for over 10 years. The instructor is very personable and knows his stuff. I think I enjoyed it most because of the mix. We did some Wing Chun drills, close hand to hand stuff, some karate, forms, bag work etc. For a 45 minute session I got a great work out, learned a few things, and was around some great people. Highly recommend!

I've been practicing Jiujitsu for 8 years now, on and off due to travelling and relocating for…read morework. Through this time I've trained consistently in a total of 5 jiujitsu gyms (in the US and abroad) and tried out countless others. Through all of that I can say with extreme emphasis that not all gyms and instructors are created equal. In 2021 I started training at The Institute of Combative Arts (Gracie Jiujitsu) in Quincy. I was skeptical at first...it looks like an abandoned building and has no signs except a tiny sticker on the door. I even called ahead after booking my trial class online/through email to make sure it was the correct address. When I showed up for class, I knew it was the gym for me. I had tried a few other gyms in the area and did not like the energy of the gyms nor attitudes/styles of the instructors. When I walked into IOCA, I felt welcome and comfortable. They create a community, a family here, and that is how a jiujitsu gym should be. Trust in paramount in a good training partner. I joined the combatives program, which is unique to gracie BJJ. If focuses on a series of core Jiujitsu moves and makes it very easy to track your progress. There is NO sparring in this program. This is also something I've noticed is unique to Gracie. This is to focus on learning the core techniques before rolling with an opponent and helps to minimize newbie injuries and create a more inclusive and less competitive environment. After you reach stripe 2 you are invited to Reflex Development Classes that help you train for your Blue belt test. They also start to include gloves and mouth guards in select sparring rounds. This is because IOCA focuses on self defense jiujitsu for its white belt combatives class. When you take your test your blue belt test, you receive a white belt with blue stripes. This opens up Master cycle classes where you can learn more advanced jiujitsu techniques, and be given your blue belt. A complete gi with belt are included in your tuition. Your tuition also locks, IOCA will never raise your tuition fee even if the price rises. As a female combative member, I also have access to women's empowered classes. (A self defense course just for women.) There are both male and female changing rooms, a rest room, heat and AC. There is free street parking all around the gym so there are no complications there. The gym also offers other martial arts classes including Eskrima. They also have kids classes, so it is something your whole family can get into. It is a great gym for both advanced jiujitsu practitioners and those curious to try it out.

Before I was a skeptic of the whole Gracie's Brazilian jiu-jitsu system, but when I came here for…read moremy first intro private lesson, instructor David opened my eyes on how realistic and effective the system is. He explained and demonstrated on how to utilize each individual techniques in certain scenarios, and let's you ask questions anytime. You can tell he definitely knows his craft. The instructor is really chill and he really cares about your development not only in martial arts, but as a person. The place itself is fairly big and looks like a traditional karate dojo since it is shared with the karate class that they offer. The floor is hard wooded floor so they practice and spar on mats. They also have a women's and men's locker room for you to change and plenty of lockers to put your stuff in. There isn't any trophies hanging on the walls, which shows that this place isn't about ego, but about learning and community. I also find Bjj really fun! Since I had such a great experience here after my first private intro class, I signed up for more private one-on-one classes with instructor David. If you're in the South Shore area and are interested in learning Bjj I would highly recommend to give this place a try. They even offer a 10 day free trial!

This is actually more of a yoga place unlike most hip hop yoga studios which are in fashion right…read morenow. The teachers here have practiced yoga for years and they are trying to get you in that space both physically and mentally. No one is there after few months of a teacher training certificate. The classes are extremely affordable if you think about the quality of the classes and experience of the teacher. I take Annie's class because that was the first one I attended. It's best part of the week for me now. I go in with chaotic head and so hyper .. I get out all calm and aligned. I don't even go for meditative goals. It's just such an added benefit to my work out.

We rented the large yoga studio for my kids' birthday party. The owners were extremely nice and…read moreeasy to deal with, the room is perfect for a party, and the decor is very appropriate for a birthday party. I would recommend this venue for an event.

My decision to joining Master Tewfik and GMAS Karate has been one of the best decisions of my life…read more I was becoming bored with my normal fitness routine of going to the gym, running on the treadmill, lifting free weights, etc., I wanted to improve my fitness regimen with something more exciting and where I could learn a new life skill. Learning how to defend myself or how to respond to a situation where I need to defend my family seemed like an important skill to have, so I decided to join Master Tewfik's Muay Thai classes three times per week. He also teaches Karate. The classes are exactly how I hoped they would be. Between the incredible stretching techniques he teaches you (which I never would have tried on my own!), the patience and discipline to assess the environment and respond proactively or reactively with defense or offense, the intense fat-burning cardio you get from the various kicking and punching exercises with heavy bags and weights, and the camaraderie I have with my fellow Muay Thai members due to our common dedication to the art, I couldn't imagine not having Master Tewfik's Muay Thai class part of my weekly fitness regimen. Not only am I getting in incredible shape, but I am also learning some key life skills on how to defend myself and asses challenging situations. You get the best of both worlds...fitness and life skills! And all of this under the direction and mentorship of a Master and teacher who genuinely cares about your progress and happiness in your life. He is friendly, patient, and kind. He truly cares about his students and does everything he can to make you feel comfortable jumping into such a physically-intensive activity as Muay Thai. I look forward to this class so much and even bought a heavy bag to practice on non-class days! If you live in the area and want a new way to improve your fitness regimen and learn a new, key life skill, give GMAS Karate a try!

I love this place since my son has been coming to GMAS Karate he's more confident, more sociable,…read morelikes to be challenged, but most of all instil respect for himself and toward others. The Master has an excellent rapport with his students.

I've been going to Xtreme Ninja for 3.5 years now - 2 years for ILoveKickBoxing and 1.5 years for…read moreMuay Thai. I started going when I started grad school as a way to focus on both my mental and physical health. In addition to physical changes to my body, I've also noticed that I have a better time focusing and have a lot more patience for whenever I do something. The instructors are great and the owners are some of the nicest people you will meet! Even if you are a beginner and have never tried anything like this (which is how I was), don't be afraid to try it especially when I transitioned from kickboxing to muay thai. Everyone there is extremely supportive and will always encourage you to do better not only on the mats but in everything you do in life. Another added bonus is that you get to meet and train with amazing people!

Both of my young children have taken classes here over the years. You can tell they are truly…read morecommitted to helping kids with building self-confidence and forming healthy habits. It is a great family run business that has been here for years and is a part of the Medford community, I can't recommend them enough.

Shihan Craig and his staff are the best. They care about their students and family's. The Dojo is…read morewell run and classes are fun and exciting. Would recommend to any one that wants to learn martial arts.

Stay away!!! "Sensei" Craig is in it for the money and nothing else. The lack of organization and…read moreempathy displayed by this establishment is astounding. All Craig cares about is your money, and once he's got you signed, he doesn't care about you or your child's progress. I attempted to book a birthday party at his establishment, at my friend's recommendation. After I talked to Craig about the details and paid my deposit, he proceeded to ghost me when I called to talk about details. He then bad-mouthed me to other parents, saying that I was pushy and wanted to "talk too much" about my party. Sorry, I do need to know the details such as # of kids I can invite and the time before I send out an invitation. How can you take my money without giving me those details? STAY AWAY!!!!!

I have been training with Sifu Stanley Jue for about a year and a half. I trained for a few years…read morein a different lineage of Wing Chun . I also have over 30 years of involvement with the arts and have black belts in Karate and Ju Jitsu ( 1rst degree and 6th degree respectively, plus some other stuff. Having been around for a while, one develops a knack for determining if someone is the real deal. I have trained with some amazing high level martial artists. Sifu Stanley may perhaps be at the highest level I have ever trained with. He is also an awesome guy. The training is now semi private with much individual attention.

Sifu Jue has been my Sifu for many years. I feel very fortunate to have found him. I'm a senior (Gu…read moreLao) Wing Chun student and I've practiced continuous sparring here for many years. If I had to defend myself, I could. For me, Wing Chun and continuous sparring are practical, useful, interesting, and effective. Sifu Jue teaches authentic, traditional kung fu in the traditional Chinese way ~ the way Kung Fu classes were taught in China past and present, and integrates his own method. This school is not a franchised business or part of an organization with a standardized curriculum. Having practiced Wing Chun under 2 previous teachers, I can say that Sifu Jue understands Wing Chun very well, is an excellent practitioner, and is an effective teacher with an ability to teach anyone. Over the years I've witnessed many people in his class develop into surprisingly good fighters. Sifu Jue knows many things but is a modest instructor. Everyone is comfortable learning here. As with anything, if you commit yourself you will continue to improve. Note: I chose to learn Kung Fu because I knew it offered something additional that modern fighting arts do not. There are the tangible benefits of self~defense, strength, and fitness, that come with training of any kind, but kung fu offers much more.