I cannot recommend this club enough. I signed up with my kids after their recent interest in Judo…read moreafter seeing some videos of Judo throws. Sensei Bob and his team could not be more welcoming and great with the kids and myself. It is an incredible value for what you get. Super affordable. If you or your kids are interested in learning Judo or eventually learning jiu-jitsu give this place a try, you won't be disappointed.

Incredibly affordable, black belt instructors are 100% volunteers! The Dojo is a non-profit. I have…read moretwo little girls (5 & 7 years old) who have benefitted tremendously from this Dojo and it's instructors over the past 18 months. After the Sensei's accept you as a student, you can attend 3 classes a week if you like. They also have a self defense class series for women and men.

5 PLUS The…read moreMetrowest Academy of Jiu Jitsu went way above my expectations Paul and Allison are incredibly good and knowledgeable, all the ninjas coaches are incredible, I'll be forever thankful for helping and teaching my son Leonardo.

I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants their kids to learn very important lessons in…read morelife. Sensei Paul, Sensei Alison, Sensei Ali and all the coaching staff are very dedicated to the kids. My son is already looking forward to becoming one of the coaches. It is a very family oriented environment...very welcoming. Thank you Metrowest Academy.

Our biggest goals for our daughter Akshara was for her to build her confidence and strengthen her…read moreleg muscles. It's without a doubt I can say that Mr Taylor, with his martial art skills, attention to detail, and wonderful ability to connect with all the kids as well as the parents has given us the confidence to continue! We are looking forward to more classes at the Dojang and seeing her progress at T's Taekwondo. Thank you Taylor sir! Kiap!

I have been training with Sensei Taylor for years, and this studio truly feels like family. The…read moreclasses are a perfect balance of fun and discipline, creating an environment where students of all ages can thrive. Sensei Taylor is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also has a unique ability to connect with every student--whether they're beginners, advanced practitioners, or individuals with special needs. Beyond traditional Taekwondo, I highly recommend the women's self-defense class, which is a rare and valuable offering in this area. Training here has helped me build confidence, strength, and lifelong skills. If you're looking for a place that challenges you, supports you, and makes learning martial arts an amazing experience, this is it!

This is a great school if you plan to start any martial arts program. The ratio between higher…read moreranks and instructors to lower ranks is rare. That tells you something either about the head instructor and the type of student that practices here. It takes a while, but if you put your heart and mind into it, black belt is quite attainable. The facilities are good, but if I could, i would give it a 4.99 star rating because the changing rooms can get a bit crowded. But once you're on the mat, there's plenty of room for throws, sweeps and rolls. AC wold be a big plus during the summer months, but I'm sure they didn't have the most ideal training conditions during the feudal Japanese era. I mention this because some of the techniques have been handed down from that long ago.

I've been attending Theodorou Academy for just under 2 years, and have a background in Shotokan…read moreKarate and briefly in MMA. That said, you DON'T need experience to start here; my past martial arts education, while also great, was nearly the opposite of the teaching style and curriculum at this school. Theodorou Academy has a great balance: fun, varied classes that let you learn a wide variety of techniques, but with a fairly solid curriculum and underlying structure that help you plan your own education at the school and go at your own pace. There are two things I really appreciate about this place: 1) It's not competitive. Everyone at this school goes at their own pace, on their own time, as their own life allows, and that's completely fine. I like to come down as often as possible; other people only come down a couple times a month. 2) This school fosters a sense of community as much as possible. Students are supportive of each other both in the dojo and out; after each monthly belt test, there are usually a few people who go out to a local bar together to celebrate. People who have major life events while they train here are often appreciated or congratulated; if you've been gone for a while, you usually receive a jovial welcome when you get back on the mat. Overall, I would strongly recommend this place to anyone interested in the martial arts unless you are looking to fight competitively.

**Birthday party review** Invited for a birthday party and…read morethe kids had such a great time. After the party, my child was super excited and wanted to join immediately! Showed me all the moves she learned and she even broke a board! According to their site, they offer a trial 4 class period for $59 + sign up fee of $50 http://tkdwaltham.com/contact.html

I've been going to this Taekwondo dojang for five years and it's been great. I have fun training,…read morethe instructors are nice, and their teaching is great.

I attended Villari's Holliston roughly 30 years ago, it set me up for a lifelong love of martial…read morearts as well as instilled confidence, honor and discipline. First and foremost Sensi Julie is absolutely amazing! The lessons/training are life changing. Julie is a person of deep personal integrity, honor and respect and she is extremely good at instilling those values in others, adult or child. Julie is the type of sensei who is a living embodiment of her teachings. She leads by example. The lessons I learned under Julie's guidance kept me out of trouble in middle school and high school. These lessons shaped me a person and are still with me today. 30 years later I still train martial arts (Muay Thai 10 years and just started BJJ) and I have no doubt that this lifelong pursuit is a result of my time with Julie at Villari's Self Defense Holliston. What price can you put on confidence? Determination? Respect? Honor? A lifelong passion? Whether you are a child or an adult, think of this as an extremely valuable life investment. This isn't just money spent to keep your self or your kids occupied for a couple hours, it is an investment in character and self that will last a lifetime. Can't recommend this place enough!

I was just going to leave a single star, but yelp won't let me escape without leaving a comment, so…read morehere goes...... I wasted 9 years as a student here. What did learn there????? This school has two types of students. The "talent".......... And "everyone else" Everyone else exists to keep the mortgage/bills paid so the instructor can have the luxury of playing with his star student. (He even admitted a couple of times that if he was rich he would only take elite students who could pass a ninja warrior style obstacle course, but he can't afford it so that's why he takes all students.) Also, when you do beg for support (if you can grab his attention long enough) you WILL be told "the details don't matter." Unless you have talent of course.......... Even if you show up for class 5 - 6 days a week, every week, including 2 times a day on Tuesdays and Thursdays, AND attend all the extra Saturday seminars, (yes I took 7 classes a week - 8 any time there was a seminar) you only have value if you are talented. (*He has actually said that he will spend extra time going over all the little details *** yes, the details he told me "didn't matter" *** if the student is hard working **AND** talented.) By all means, if you are elite athlete-level talented, are able to learn something after being shown only once, or can completely and perfectly memorize an entire routine in an afternoon, (and therefore have value) this is the place for you...... However, if you struggle with any of these, even a little bit, (especially if you show any signs of a lack of natural talent) be prepared to be treated as an inconvenience and an afterthought. *****And if you call him out on the double standards and special treatment for certain students, you will be branded as difficult and disobedient. AND he will resort to personal attacks about your body and any health conditions you may be struggling with.***** So if you think you are talented enough for him to pay any real attention to you, OR you enjoy having every last shred of your self esteem completely destroyed, this is the place for you. Good luck.

This place is pretty awesome. Been doing Martial Arts since 1989 on and off; I wish I meet Narcyz…read more(aka: Sifu) 20 years sooner. I highly recommend Athletic Balance.

My family loves this place! Great staff, positive learning, and the kids have a lot of fun. A…read morelittle more cost effective than most other places too.

I've been attending Master J's adult classes for the past 6 months and couldn't be happier. Adult…read moreclasses run 4 nights a week (Tu-F) and do a great job at executing form and technique based training in a group exercise setting. All the instructors are incredibly receptive and approachable and do a great job at accommodating you and help set a fitness pace that is right for you. If you're interested in learning Tae Kwon Do, or even just interested in getting involved in a new fitness routine, I would highly recommend coming out for a two week trial period.