Amazing school and instructors! I would recommend this martial arts school for anyone who wants…read morefitness, discipline, confidence or to learn how to protect yourself! These guys are great!

I have been going to the adult classes at the Union Square (Somerville) location for two years now…read more When I started, I knew I wanted to do some sort of self-defense (I am a woman and go out a lot alone) but I didn't want it to be militaristic in style. This dojo isn't. It's friendly and welcoming to all skill levels, and other students have moved there to escape the mitaristic style at other schools and have liked it at Villari's much more. Master Brad is friendly and kind and very knowledgeable, and he is good at making sure all skill levels get something out of the class. You can go up to two or three times a week for the same monthly fee, and they offer special seminars and tournaments as well if you're interested in that. Now a couple of years in, I feel that a lot of the techniques/my reactions are becoming automated, which is exactly what I wanted. Also, Reliable Market is just below for after-karate snacks!

He is such a great trainer. He makes the class fun. Very knowledgeable and patient. You should…read moredefinitely take the class worth every cent.

The worst customer service experience that I've had in my life…read more This training center is so uninterested in communicating with customers that the quality of their services is COMPLETELY irrelevant. I got my certificate from them a couple years ago when I applied for my FID. It's a long story, but I need another copy of certificate. I go to their website to lookup my info to see if I'm in their records, and find out that I need to contact them for a manual search. No one picked up when I called with the phone number on their website, and no one replied to my voicemail. I found a second phone number, which gave me the same results, but the voicemail message told me that the best way to reach them is over text. I try sending a text to the number, but it doesn't deliver. Eventually I found an email address to try. I never got a reply. Then I tried DMing their official Instagram page. No reply there, either. I decided to stop by the facility in person to ask them about my certificate, and also why they so hard to reach, and the place is locked during the hours when the website and google maps claims they're open. I showed up again and FINALLY caught them when they were actually holding a class. After telling me at first that they didn't have my certificate, with enough pushing they finally pulled it up. Then they had the nerve to charge me 20 bucks to print a copy. I hope that this is enough to deter you from giving these people your money, but maybe all you care about is the quality of the training itself. So, how was it? Fine, I guess. Sort of. A good sign that you can trust someone for advice about personal safety is whether they're in somewhat healthy physical shape. My instructor (both 4 years ago and now) couldn't self-defense his way out of a narrow doorway. Along with his neglect of fitness, I also distinctly remember him saying not to carry Glocks because they don't have manual safeties, which is ignorant and outdated advice.

IMPACT is a unique personal safety and self-defense curriculum that teaches students effective…read morestrategies to resist threats, intimidation and violence perpetrated by strangers and people they know. Students care be young teenages, women, men, of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Classes are taught by a team of two instructors, one of whom takes on the role of a perpetrator. He wears a full suit of body armor so students can safely defend themselves using the same force needed in a real attack. IMPACT also teaches how to get away or descalate a potental threat or situation. The intructors of IMPACT are fantastic. A variety classes are held are various times and locations through each semester. The website is www.impactboston.com

I've had a great time at the American martial arts gym. I've had fun training and doing special…read moredrills. It's fun to have a little game at the end. The instructor, Bobby, is very nice, always encouraging me and helps me out when I'm in a pickle. I've had a great time so far and hope you come and join us! -Student

If I could give zero stars I absolutely would!…read more I have never done this before.... But.... I am sooooo completely blown away by this customer service I had to! I am attaching a text thread that I had with the owner of the studio Bobby. I found him completely professional and insulting. If you like people like that you will love this guy. He has a business practice not to provide prices over the phone, you have to come into the studio. Ok totally fine, even though I explained that I needed it in order to budget and that coming in just for that info was inconvenient. He proceeded to tell me that if that was too inconvenient then it would probably be too inconvenient for me to take my child there 2 or 3 times a week. No - sorry sir, I am business owner and single parent who needs to manage my time and money wisely. If I went to every studio that I was interested in I would never have time to make a commitment. He then compared himself to jewelery stores and car dealerships... Which we all know, everyone hates dealing with these 2 types of businesses due to their shady business practices - though now a days - car dealerships have caught on and have their prices plastered all over their website... For what reason? Oh, to attract customers! Then knocked the name of a VERY reputable martial arts studio which has been in business for over 30 years! Take a look at this thread and then tell me if you want your child training under someone who is so combative, unprofessional and plain rude. He is the type of person I am trying to protect my child from. I mean he mocked the name of another studio to make his studio look better?! Who does that?! Then when I told him that this was going to be posted on Yelp and Google, he said people like me love to do that... No sir, I do not love to do that... It's my duty to inform those of extremely poor experiences so that I can save someone else from having a similar experience. If you look at another reviewer they also mention that he has shady business practices and would not honor the Groupon's that he has already sold! It's sad, I see he is a good instructor but integrity is everything. Also, isn't humility a characteristic that martial arts is supposed to teach? How can one learn humility from someone like this? Read the texts...

I do not recommend this gym for woman. To me, it felt like this environment revolves mostly around…read moreego and machismo, that's about it. It doesn't feel like they truly care about your progress. I believe male coaches here to be disrespectful toward female students. I feel that any concerns are dismissed. Although they promote themselves as a "women-friendly" space, based on my experience and what l've seen happen to other women here, I would not recommend this gym

Professor Hugo has created a true jiu jitsu community - over the years this place has become a…read moresecond home to myself and my daughter. Love the teaching style - no bs, just jiu jitsu. Train as hard or as light as you want. World class athletes with no ego. 617 is perfect for everyone - beginners, advanced, competitors, and kids. Positive attitude of this place is infectious. Osss!

Incredibly warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable instructors. Well maintained dojo with showers and…read moreFREE PARKING! Classes 7 days a week, multiple times a day really accommodate busy schedules. One of, if not the best martial arts community in the area. If you want to learn Aikido, this is the place.

awesome dojo the place is non profit and totally non commercialized. its a place to learn and grow…read moreboth as a person as well as a student. Instructors are all great and friendly and donate their time. i strongly suggest you attend a class to see what its like. there is no pressure unlike some dojos where they try to "sell" you. this is simply a school where people who want to practice and learn aikido.

Frank is a fitness genius. Five months ago, I started a two day per week program with him. Frank…read moreidentified my physical weaknesses and strengths. His analysis and solutions were right on the mark. The improvement was fast. The workouts are fun, address all parts of the body, and are surprisingly easy. If you want to see a big change in your athletic capabilities in a short period of time, go to Tokyo Joe's. M.

I came back in February to get my body back into shape. This place is perfect for total body…read moreworkout. Also this might be the only CrossFit that includes kick boxing. The kickboxing is the most fun I have while working out but it will also include weights and cardio. I recommend this to anyone at any level of fitness who wants to try CrossFit at a reasonable price. You will not find a better studio anywhere else.

My son is going to the Lynnfield Cervizzis Martial Arts since he has 7 years old, he was focus in…read moreimprobed his skills , discipline, self control, be organized and make a good friendship. In my personal experience as his mother never regret went I enrolled him, because I keep seeing him becoming a good person and practice all his knowledge with all the people, his classmates and specially with us . I high recommend the program and special recognition to Sensei Diana, for her dedication, responsibility and stronger carácter, she is the best example for everyone. thank you for all these years, best, Monica H

If you're looking for a great place to help your child with self confidence, self control, or even…read moreself discipline, this is it! We have been here close to 11 years and can't say enough about how great our instructors are. Our kids have learned so much more than self defense. They are learning to become leaders and becoming involved in the community. Come on by and check it out, you will not be disappointed!