Outstanding program for young kids my grandaughter Ariella loves it she is 7 and just earnt her…read morepurple belt .The trainers are professional patient and caring ,fantastic all round highly recommend it.

I visited almost a dozen martial arts schools before committing to North Shore Martial Arts. Having…read moredone martial arts for most of my life, I was pretty picky about the school I was going to start at after moving to the area. NSMA is, without a doubt, the finest institution for martial arts study in the greater area. The quality of instruction is not only very high, but also varied. The different instructors add depth and breadth into the curriculum and the students themselves add to the wonderful martial arts community. Come for the instruction, stay for the people.

I've been taking Tang Soo Do with Master DiScipio for over 4 years. Each class is a challenge and…read morehelps me stretch beyond my comfort zone. Who would think I'd be able to do jump kicks in my 40's? He is a wonderful instructor. I've seen him work with everyone from children to adults and he adjusts his teaching style to benefit all of us. I highly recommend Salem Street Studio and Master DiScipio. Under his guidance, I've just taken my black belt test. Not bad considering I stopped in to just take a 6 week class and look at me now!

Great structure with caring instructors. My children flourished both physically and mentally during…read morethe three years they attended class here.

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.

Both my kids (girl, now age 10, and boy, now age 8) have been taking kung fu classes at Yang's for…read morealmost two years. Mr. Fazzio is the best and, along with the older students who are empowered to assist him in the classroom, he has helped my kids mature, focus, and find balance (physical and emotional). Plus they now have a great appreciation for Chinese history, language and culture, and I love the family atmosphere. I, too, take tai chi classes at Yang's and can attest to getting many of the same benefits (focus, calm, balance, etc.). I can't recommend Yang's enough!!

I have edited this review because I realize that it's unfair to penalize Yang's Martial Arts for…read morethe fault of something that occurred at Yang's Fitness. My review there still stands, but I have nothing but good things to say about the martial arts program for children and adults. I was a member for over 10 years as a kid and teen, and this program helped me learn valuable social skills and teamwork, and got me out of the house.

I have been a student of Master Zhang for nearly 10 years. I have really embraced TaiChi and would…read morelike to truly master Xinyi and inner spiritual health. He provides not only context and authenticity to his teaching, he adjusts his teaching to the needs of his students. So whether you are just trying out martial arts for health, or looking to truly become a master, Master Zhang has the skill, patience and aptitude to guide you in your martial arts journey.

I have been studying tai chi with Huan for almost four years. He teaches the traditional Yang…read moreStyle (85 movements) as opposed to the shorter forms that are around today. Because tai chi is a martial art, Huan teaches applications also. This is something that is not always taught to the beginning student of tai chi. Huan learned from masters in China. He is part of the wonderful lineage of this moving form of meditation. Stop by and see how tai chi can change your health.

I gave my son the choice of another school but my son would only choose this school. He likes the…read morestrictness of the Senseis and also the school creed. The Senseis teach self defense and honorable fighting, and don't try to condition the kids to do vicious underhand fighting to deliberately hurt opponents. We were at a tournament when we saw competitors from other schools and we could clearly see a difference in kids and how they were taught from the way they fought other kids. I'm quite proud that many of the kids from this dojo won different medals for form and fighting, reflecting the quality of instruction. Also, the dojo is know for having awesome holiday parties for Halloween and Xmas!!!

First, this address on Salem Street is incorrect. Apparently this school closed years ago. It is…read morenow located in Somerville in a gym. Next, I've gone to a lot of different tai chi classes over the years, and this was not traditional at all. It was in a room where people were practicing martial arts, so there was a lot of grunting and fast movements as well as a few collisions as I was standing, trying to do tai chi. If you're OK with that sort of chaos, it might be entertaining to you, but don't expect anything traditional. I did however appreciate that they found a teacher for me, even though I was almost a half hour late after hunting for the correct location. That was nice.

If you're looking for a movement method that will keep you in shape, keep you motivated, give you a…read moremoment of peace in an otherwise hectic life, and give you incredible new skills, this is the place for you. Oom Yung Doe combines movement and meditation in a balance to create individualized programs for each and every student. The instructors are very knowledgable and give individualized attention, as well as are flexible in their schedules. Not only are there classes every weekday in the afternoon and evening, plus on Saturdays, but more than once, when I could not make it in for a class, an instructor has moved his schedule around so I could come in. If you are dedicated to the school, the school will be dedicated to you. Movement-wise, students study forms in eight different types and styles of martial arts, including many different weapons. While there is not an emphasis put on sparring, there are frequent self-defense portions of class so that students can defend themselves if faced with a bad situation. Students are also taught movements to help in medical issues they might have coming in, or to help prevent issues from coming up in the future. I have never been in better shape in my life. On top of it all, the school puts an emphasis on helping others in your every day life. While the message can get repetitive, it is always a good reminder that while you are helping yourself, you can always spend a little extra effort to help a fellow human being. Overall, I would highly recommend this school.

I have been going to this gym for 3+years, and I love the Punch Out and Tae Bo classes. I have also…read moretaken karate there as an adult, and I have learned various self defense techniques. I currently volunteer for their special karate classes working with children with autism. I think this is a great program since the students learn respect, discipline, and self control as they work on focusing skills and coordination. They're also meeting new friends and having fun. This place is really about family and wellness. I enjoy coming here and working out. The people are really nice and friendly.

Amazing. Exactly what I needed to start my new year. The class was so much fun! The instructor, the…read morepeople encouraging you but pushing you to your limits. I'm coming back two days a week I finally found the boxing place for me.