this place is NOT COOL. my kid went here 1 year ago and all he did was punch air and random things!…read moreThis is carate not yoga class. Not cool

Mr. and Mrs Calahan and the experienced staff are a real class act, they care about the students…read moreand do a great job with Kids and Adults alike. The best for miles around.

Getting thrown is like getting a ride on your own personal roller coaster: you lurch forward when…read moreyou least expect it; you go ass-up in the air; and then you land--usually on aforementioned ass. (I've been given to understand that if you land on someone else's ass instead of your own, you're doing it right.) The only deviation from Disney World is the part at the end when your roller coaster operator does her damndest to sit on you. I found out about Tohoku because I tried a Krav Maga-based women's self-defense course in Medford, which led me to try a Krav Maga class in Watertown, which led me to check out a BJJ class across the street, which led me to meet a woman who runs a dojo in Southie, which led me to meet some of her students who, at the time, were looking for warm bodies to participate at a women's shiai (read: tournament) at this place in Somerville called Tohoku. The competition commenced about ten minutes after my first class. I was shaking in my proverbial boots--I had never seen anyone thrown before, and I was supposed to fend that off? Lucky for me, everyone was very welcoming and willing to clarify things on the go. I'm not an especially outgoing person, so the circuitous social route that landed me at Tohoku required some serious outreach on others' parts. The folks here really do make a point of trying to reach out and connect with both individuals and other communities. I don't go to Tohoku very often; it's rather far from home, and I'm already in a committed relationship with another martial art. I just visit every now and then when I feel the urge to take part in something that starts looking vaguely like a triple time step and ends looking vaguely like I've been arrested for disorderly conduct. And it's cheaper than a trip to Disney World.

This is one of the best Judo dojo ever. It has a long list of history and all sensei are world…read moreclass Judoka. Everyone here is very helpful and willing to help you to learn. I come down to the dojo and train as much as I can.

I live locally and always wondered what was in the white building behind the insurance agency…read more I did my introduction and history of BJJ with the extremely friendly Aaron. The following day I signed up, and have attended 3 more classes. Being new to BJJ I was nervous about joining a martial arts gym/academy. The members all went out of the way to introduce themselves and help with any questions I had. The staff are great, and genuinely have an interest in helping you improve. BJJ is a tough workout, but very rewarding. I highly encourage anyone local to come take a class. Or if you are just in Boston for a few days, it is 100% worth a visit.

The instruction is incredible. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Everyone is willing to help…read moreout and train, no matter age/size/skill level. Bernardo is a great instructor and his system feels solid and effective. Great gym and I couldn't be more happy to train here! In my opinion the best place in the Boston area to train, hands down.

Awesome! I have been taking Uechi Ryu here for over 10 years and can't say enough about it. Sensei…read moreAzoff is a wonderful instructor to both children and adults. Kids classes start as early as 5 (they are so cute!) and continue to adults of all ages. The classes are a great mix of men and women (boys and girls). This is a great sport to do after school or after work. Not only physically but also mentally. Uechi helps on your focus, coordination, and confidence to name a few. Not mention it is a great stress reliever! The facility is just beautiful and well cared for. Plus there is a gym right beneath the karate school. Many parents go work out while their child is in karate which I think is really neat.

We came to Boston from AZ for a Noboundry Muay Thai event. The guys at Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…read moreopened up their gym to us and really made us feel at home. Next time we are in the Boston area we will definitely be back

I've been training here for a while and I cannot recommend it enough. Learning BJJ has been so…read morerewarding. What I think sets Boston BJJ Woburn apart is the culture. Everyone is there to not only increase their own skill but they work to help others in the classes improve. You can always see the more experienced folks assisting the newer people on technique and approaches. Learn a lot and train with good people

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 started training with Ron when I was in HS and what a family this has grown into. There are…read morehundreds of people representing ffc and that's no surprise. Ronaldo is a technical master of the art and its a great way to get into great shape. All the coaches at fenix are great people. Any age shape or size can benefit greatly from bjj not only physically but mentally from this!

I've been training BJJ for 14 years and have been at "Fenix" for the last 4 years. The school has…read moregreat instructors, students and training atmosphere. I've trained and visited several schools and I put Fenix right up there with any of them. The head Instructor, Coach Ron is a great instructor who not only gives great technical instruction, his leadership is second to none. As far as the students go, you will meet a lot of great people at Fenix.

We started my 5yr old son at DMA about 2 months ago and our daughter will start in the fall. So far…read morewe have really enjoyed being a part of the DMA studio. I love that Shihon Dan focuses as much on life lessons as he does on Karate. He does a great job talking to younger children about powerful topics such as honesty, respect & perseverance. We are new to Karate as a family but it's not something I can see us giving up any time soon. If you are looking to get your child into martial arts I highly recommend the DMA studios.

Other karate classes for young children that I've seen are mostly games, running around, with a few…read moresloppy kicks here and there. DMA teaches REAL karate from day one, and still manages to be just as fun for the kids without sacrificing learning actual self defense. Don't waste your time and money on schools that don't really teach your children much of anything. DMA is the best, hands down. You'll never find a more patient, capable, and FUN instructor than Shihan Dan!