We haven't attended any other karate classes in the area but come from Watertown each Saturday…read moremorning for my 6 year old daughter to attend. Sarah, Isaac, and Adam are very patient and knowledgeable. It is great in the winter when kids need to let out energy. We have struggled with listening / attentiveness in the past (gymnastics etc) but the skills she is learning in the class, and team sportsmanship, seem to alleviating some of these issues.

My five-year-old daughter started attending about five months ago, and she loves the class. I like…read morehow the class is set up to really be fun and accessible to young children, while at the same time they seem to be learning serious karate skills. There is a lot of running around the room to burn off energy, and games a la Dodgeball where if you are hit by a puff or foam noodle, you have to kick the kicking bag. All fun! Wonderfully well done classes. On the logistical side, I like how if you sign up for weekly classes, but can't make your usual class (usually a choice of 3-4 slots each week for beginners), you can just go to a class on a different day.

I started attending classes at Zhen Ren Chuan a few months ago and what a wonderful place it is to…read morelearn, grow and live. Instructor Charles is a fantastic teacher and is very intelligent. He constantly looks to explain things in different ways to aid your development and understanding while catering to the individual. He is conscious of both physical and mental abilities, injuries, capabilities, and real life circumstances. Instructor Charles looks to use these things to push you, to help you grow, to challenge you and make you look inward. Instructor Charles brings a passion to his teaching which is contagious and joyful. It is evident in both the adult classes and the junior / child classes. You see the passion in his face, in his demeanor and how he holds himself. He genuinely loves and lives what he does and what he teaches. I have never left a class with a feeling other than calm, happy or tired (expect some classes to be challenging physically while others challenge you in a different way, a more mental challenge). The classes are very good at accommodating multiple skill levels of individual. Often times you will see the assistant instructors and black belts working on one form, the intermediate students working on another and the beginners learning their first. There is truly a wide variety of people who attend the classes. Men, women, old, young, big, small... this is a welcome and wonderful place to develop ones physical and spiritual lives. My only real regret is I cannot attend as frequently as I would like. If you are considering martial arts schools in the area, you would be hard pressed to find or do better than the Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts Center.

Our children had the privilege of taking lessons at this martial arts school under the guidance of…read moreCharles, and we could not be more grateful for the experience. Beyond learning valuable self-defense skills, our kids gained lifelong virtues such as respect, self-sufficiency, discipline, listening to parents, and common sense. Charles is not only an outstanding martial arts instructor but also a man of great humanity. His dedication and positive influence have left a lasting mark on our children's lives, shaping them into stronger and more responsible individuals. We wholeheartedly recommend this school to any parent who wants their child to grow in both skill and character. Thank you, Charles, for everything you have done for our family.

I visited Mass BjJ back in December and was treated like family. The owner Mike allowed me to drop…read morein from my school in Los Angeles to do fundamentals as well as his advanced classes. Great instructors ready to help and answer in questions. Also, got to roll with two of his high competition brown belts who showed me how much harder I'm going to need to work to get to their level. Was a ton of fun and brown belt Jeff sent me off with some details I was able to bring back to my school on passing guard and entering into x guard. Picked up a dope great hoodie that I constantly wear. I'll be back and better. Thanks, Mike! OSS

I've been training at Mass BJJ in Arlington for a little over a year and I could not recommend it…read moreenough to anyone thinking of joining. Whether you are an experienced grappler looking to compete or its your first time stepping on the mat you will be welcomed. Class instruction is at a very high level and they even off an online platform for you to supplement your training with (also highly recommended). The only thing better than the instruction that Mike, Christie and all instructors is the community that they have built.

I've been going to this gym since 2021, and it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made in…read moremy life. There is such a vibrant community of accepting people that I don't know where I'd be in my life without this place. As a woman, I feel empowered to not only walk around my city, but I feel confident enough to take up space. If you're looking to be part of a community, learn how to defend yourself, and get physically fit, this is the place for you.

Went there for the Month Trial , before that I had never done any martial arts and now I feel…read morebetter than ever . I love MMA aswell as all the people here, we all just learn so much and is a family journey. Well recommended.

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

From the owner: 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. 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. As a nonprofit business, IMPACT has a strong commitment to serving those most affected by violence who may not otherwise be able to afford our services. IMPACT has developed innovative safety and violence prevention programs for homeless shelters, domestic violence organizations, low-income youth, and people with disabilities.

This is a fantastic place, and a wonderful community, both for kids and adults. The instructors are…read moreexcellent teachers, but what I love most is their commitment to each student. For adults, they meet you where you are in terms of fitness and knowledge, from absolute beginners to students who been practicing for years, and they then figure out how you can improve from there. For the kids, I have never seen a team of instructors invest such attention and care to every child in every class and then achieve success through positive encouragement. I've been a student myself for over ten years, as has my child, and I'm still learning and growing. Can't recommend highly enough!

Couldn't be more pleased with this studio and the team. The instructors are A+ in their teaching…read morestyle, patience, professionalism, and enjoyment of these arts. They provide individualized attention and appropriate feedback to allow students of all ages and levels -- kids, teens, young adults, older adults, and all manner of family/friends -- to learn in a comfortable and motivating manner. The team is thoroughly engaging and enthusiastic. Would give 10 stars if I could!

Absolute pleasure training here. The environment is welcoming and supportive, and the coaches and…read morefellow trainees are fantastic. Whether you're starting Krav Maga or BJJ from zero or have prior experience, you'll feel comfortable and motivated. There are multiple classes available throughout the week, so no matter how busy your schedule is, you'll always be able to find a time that works. Highly recommend!

Great coaches that teach fun classes with a lot of practical takeaways. would highly recommend!read more

This location was once a golds gym and it still maintained a lot of fantastic equipment that isn't…read moreavailable at most gyms or health clubs at the same time. It also offers multiple floors multiple classes and even a private women's section. The locker rooms are large they're always available and the staff is very welcoming. There's also a lot of parking and a related club that they own as well in South Boston on A Street. I would definitely definitely recommend the price is fair for the area and the staff is very accommodating

This review is just a public service announcement for anyone reading this who isn't aware: this gym…read moreused to be a Gold's Gym franchise. Let's hope it isn't doing what the Gold's Gym on McGrath Highway in Somerville did with the name change which is simply rename itself while retaining the same old dysfunctional owner/staff, policies and practices that got it tons of low low Yelp user ratings. That Somerville place now calls itself "Everfitness" and has already accumulated a similar slew of negative reviews since absolutely nothing has changed. Time will tell whether this location is using the same playbook...fingers crossed it isn't, because it would be nice to have a decent gym instead.