I've been going to IMA for about 8 months on a weekly basis and love it. There are many reasons…read morewhy, but I'll point to the three most important ones: 1. BJJ can be a daunting and intimidating sport to do in the beginning. Luis and the team are completely disarming when it comes to the intimidating factor. I felt welcomed immediately by everyone. It is a friendly, family-oriented school. It's like being a part of a great community. 2. Luis is an awesome coach. He is always present during the technique periods of the class. He always gives quick and effective feedback that you can apply immediately. Luis and the coaches have infinite patience when it comes to completely understanding a move. They will keep working with you over and over until you get it - and not move on if you don't. 3. We always work very hard but have a great time. Jiu-jitsu is an intense sport that people can take very seriously, which I can understand. When we roll, we always have a great time. Every class I work hard, but always get a laugh in somewhere. Everyone always has a smile. That is hard to beat. Thank you to the IMA team for creating a great atmosphere!

I came over from New Horizon Karate and am very impressed with the spectrum of martial arts taught…read morehere. We now have American Kempo Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and very impressive Judo. The future looks very bright for this school and I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to practice self-defense and get into better shape.

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.

Mr. Rose is wonderful. My son and I have been going to this school for the last year and a half…read more The classes are informative and fun. The instructors are patient and knowledgable. I checked out many schools before deciding on this one and could not be happier. Mr. Rose is the greatest.

From the owner: "Classical Okinawan Karate ... for all the right reason" Men…read moreWoman and Childrn

I have been training for almost two years and I love it. The instructors are great, they are all…read morededicated and well trained. The students are something else, we have become a supportive family in many ways. the Do Jo is awesome, clean, new, beautiful. I train Krav, take Strike Fit (kick boxing) and my daughter does Karate.

Americas Best Defense in Shrewsbury really IS Americas Best Defense!!! It is such a great work out…read moreand also teaches you the skills of best defense. It's a great welcoming atmosphere for new comers as well!

Honestly I loved it here when I did attend for kickboxing. They were always so motivating and…read moreenergetic, which made the classes soo much fun. However, I was in a car accident a month and a half after I paid for a full year up front. My doctor and physical therapist both told me that I will not be able to return due to my injuries. I emailed the owner and explained the situation, hoping she would prorate the difference on my account. I never heard back and when I approached the staff about it they went from being super nice to beyond rude. One of them even said "You're walking..seems like you're ok to me". Don't ever go here..

Love this place!! I recently started "Strikefit" (kickboxing) a week ago and each class is an hour…read moreof nonstop awesomeness! Definitely worth the money for a crazy workout and to be surrounded by friendly people and staff.

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.