Peter Pippos Karate Center

(5 reviews)

1.8 mi

Mr. (Matthew) Moncreaff is a wonderful teacher. Truly knowledgeable about so many different aspects…read moreof the martial arts and yoga, and on top of that an incredible teacher. Each class is different and challenges the students to expand beyond their comfort zone. My normal workout routine is to take a martial arts class followed by a yoga class. At the end of the night I feel refreshed, happy, and ready to go out and be the best version of myself. Training here is a truly rewarding experience, and I can honestly say that this school provides the highest quality instruction you can get anywhere in the area.

Acton is fortunate to have a real scholar of Yoga as well as Kenpo Karate. Matthew Moncreaff also…read moreteaches traditional Ashtanga Yoga at his studio. Kenpo karate and Ashtanga Yoga are both holistic systems - as Mr. Moncreaff teaches, Ashtanga has developed over millenia. The classes are as strenuous as you want them to be, and can be very easy and accommodating for a new student - and challenging for an advanced student. Both young and mature people are typically in the classes. Highly recommended - give Moncreaff yoga a try!

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Elite Freestyle Karate

0.9 mi

Awesome awesome awesome. We couldn't be more pleased with EFK. Wonderful senseis that are great…read morewith kids of all abilities (and energy levels ;) . They take learning, focus, and physical & mental discipline very seriously even for their youngest students, yet there's genuine heart involved (and fun!) to balance it all out. Just a great, great dojo.

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The Karate School

4.6

(8 reviews)

10.7 mi

Lynn has been working one on one with my mother who is 91 years old on balance and stamina. Here…read moreis what she has to say about the progress she has made with Lynn. Improved my posture which has improved my breathing. Can now make the long walk to see friends with stopping to rest. I don't need to wear my back brace constantly. Overall I just feel better. Lynn takes the time to explain why she is using certain exercises and the expected benefits. She is a pleasure to work with!

Mi hijo esta en clases de karate desde los 5 años ahora tiene 15 y seguimos con The Karate School…read more Sensei Lynn y Sensei Brian son los mejores. Su paciencia, carisma y tecnicas en esta disciplina no las cambio por nada y nadie.

2014 Halloween Party & Open House, 9th Annual

27 Sep 2014 Graduation

13 Sep 2014 Test

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Cote Karate Studio

16.5 mi

My son takes lessons with his Dad here and I think Mike Cote does a wonderful job with the kids…read more He has fun and its a structured environment. He teachers manners, respect and the art of karate the way he was taught in Japan. His fees are very reasonable, he told me he enjoys teaching and wants everyone to have an opportunity to take classes! It has improved my son's self esteem as well as his body strength. - J Tate

From the owner: We teach how to build confidence, develop character, discipline and respect…read more 1# kids discipline programs. How to promote healthy body and weight. Learning from highly ranked recognized black belts a real traditional Karate style for all ages . it’s a karate organization that is affiliated directly from Kaicho Sonoda in Tokyo, Japan Every Belt Certifications are directly registered in Japan in this organization on database for Authenticity

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Daniel Gracie Academy

(4 reviews)

17.4 mi

Great very well taught and professional I would say the best place to go in the area !!!read more

I started training at DGA in 2016. The core group of…read morestudents here are a pleasant, caring group of people who are gladly willing to sacrifice in order to be a part of each other's progression. There's a nice mixture of younger and middle age adults who genuinely care about the well-being of their team mates/training partners. Professor Passos does an excellent job of breaking down techniques, concepts, movements & philosophy. He is a principled person who doesn't sugarcoat. "Better to be hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie"

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Japan Karate Association of Boston

(2 reviews)

18.5 mi

Great dojo, highly skilled instructors. Very diverse type of Karateka attend (Age, nationality,…read moremale/female). Good beginner program for kids.

This is a great, traditional dojo offering multiple classes daily. There are evening classes…read morethroughout the week and morning classes on Saturday and Sunday. If you're looking to challenge yourself in a physical and respectful way, this is a great school to reach your goal.

Basics from natural stance

Spear-hand thrust

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Crane Karate Academy

36.0 mi

I've studied many styles at many dojos (schools), all of them excellent, but Sensei Matt Hogan…read morestands above everyone as a truly great sensei (teacher). Not only is he highly skilled, but he is highly intelligent, patient, compassionate, warm and kind. He is great with the kids. He creates a great atmosphere. He is also well-versed in Okinawan martial arts history and lineage. This is authentic and tradition martial arts.

From the owner: We've moved! Find us now in the Mill 77 building in downtown Amesbury! As a special promotion to…read morecelebrate moving into our own space, sign up for a one month free trial! We teach combined, family style classes with all ages (6 year old minimum). People are paired with others of appropriate age and size for partner training and all students learn and are held to the same standards of self-discipline, respect, and conduct inside the dojo and out. As the only traditional Okinawan dojo in the area, we offer a great opportunity to gain strength, discipline, endurance, and learn self-defense while bonding with family and friends in traditional, but supportive environment.

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Doshi-Kai Shotokan Karate School

2.4 mi

I actually train at Doshikai in Acton. It is a traditional Karate School run by Nagao Matsuyama…read more Sensei Matsuyama has been teaching Shotokan Karate in the Boston Area for over 35 years and has developed a following of dedicated traditional Karate practitioners interested in perfecting and refining their techniques. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm and I promise that you will not be disappointed.

Callahan Karate Studio

4.3

(6 reviews)

7.2 mi

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.

Family Karate, Martial Arts For Kids, Karate Classes For Kids, Karate For Kids, Bedford MA

Karate for kids is the best way to build lifelong friends and memories!

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The message for the month of August is Perseverance! Perseverance is the ability to keep working towards something even if it's challenging.

Nara Park

4.2

(12 reviews)

2.1 mi

This park is absolutely beautiful and the walking trails are paved and flat which is great for…read morepeople who are physically challenged like me lovely wife. My only concern and complaint is the lack of trash cans around the pond. In general human beings are self centered and inconsiderate of nature and others in general which leads me to my concerns and complaints. The amount of trash and bags of dog poop scared around the pond and trail is unacceptable. The only two trash cans that are left are at the snack bar area and most of the time they are overflowing with trash. There is always fishing gear including fish hooks scattered around the benches at the bridge along with waste such as worm containers discarded bate and alcohol bottles. In short the park maintenance is lacking to say the least. I realize that the pond swim and picnic area does not open until Memorial Day weekend but that is not a good reason for the lack of cleanliness and disrepair off the benches and buildings. My wife needs to take a break from walking because she has post polio syndrome and the beaches that are scattered around the pond are a blessing for her and other physically challenged people who also enjoy the walking path but most of the beaches are coming apart and people have decided that leaving their bags of dog poop next to them is a acceptable practice. There are kid toys and flotation devices scattered around the shoreline of the pond that have been there for the three years that I have been coming to the park along with water bottles and other trash. If all of these things were taken care of on a regular basis I would be able to give this park a five star with two thumbs up. This park could be a diamond if the people would just pick up after themselves and the parks and recreation department would do better at their jobs, however the people of the town of Acton and the surrounding area need to do better at picking up after themselves and stop being disrespectful of nature and other peoples property!

I'm not an Acton resident, so can't comment yet on the facilities or programming…read more Nara Park has a large, free parking lot for access to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. They also have clean restrooms that anyone can use. Not port-a-pots. Actual toilets and sinks with running water. You also get access to Nashoba Brook Conservation Land via a short walk down the rail trail. Or to Town Forest by walking the Nara Park trails. It seems like they have rock concerts every Friday night in summer - cover bands.

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Heart Pond

3.8

(14 reviews)

5.9 mi

Heart pond is closed due to harmful algae bloom. Park has some flooding at this time. Check the…read moretown camera at the link below. If you see fencing is up it's closed. 100% keep your dogs out of the water. Town positing ion closure is poor online. No water contact , including fishing and boating https://www.chelmsfordtv.org/channels/live-views-of-chelmsford/

It a cool little place. The water was warm but a little dark and there were little fishes swimming…read morearound. Its quiet and there is free parking. Its really peaceful.

The beach is closed when the fencing is up. This is for hazardous Algae

Beach area

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Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge

4.4

(18 reviews)

6.0 mi

5 stars Cool trails,…read morecreepy old bunkers, and beautiful trees. Even saw deer here! The only downside to this place is that it is a little close to the road and you can hear the cars speeding by if you are close. Other than that, it is a wonderful wildlife refuge.

There were a lot of cars, but who knows where the people were? I read there was a park center with…read morerest room, but unclear how much of a trek it was from the parking lot and I'm afraid of ticks. No animals were allowed, although my dog would have loved it. I get it, but it would be more convincing if there wasn't some huge plant next door. For a the path was well maintained though, and small areas off the path you could get to without injury.

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Connors Memorial Swimming Pool

3.5

(14 reviews)

12.9 mi

The pool itself is nice, with a very shallow area for young toddlers and a deeper area for older…read morekids to swim. The parking lot is tiny, though, so it's very hard to visit if you don't live close enough to walk. They also have very frequent and lengthy times you have to get out of the water during lifeguard shift changes, so we were never able to spend very much time actually in the pool when we visited.

It's really fun, but they take us out a certain time for a pool Check it is really safe, but I…read moredisagree with a person that said they had to take us out at a certain time they put a four star so actually safe

There are free lockers as well... as long as you bring your own lock. :)

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Very cool

Oak Hill Conservation Site

4.3

(6 reviews)

5.7 mi

I wasn't impressed with this site. It's in the eastern half of the state and you hear almost…read moreconstant noise from planes, a train, and automobiles. We took the Chasm trail but the trail off it to the chasm itself was closed for repairs. Hit the Summit trail and didn't see an overlook at the top, just an ugly concrete water tower. My now my knee was bothering me as I am not a spring chicken, so we went back down to the parking lot. Looked at the map and saw it was quite a ways beyond the water tower to the lookout. I probably could have made it to the outlook and back if I hadn't gone off on the chasm trail. Maybe this is a better site for younger folks, though they did have reading glasses at the kiosk for older folks like me, which I've never seen anywhere before and which, along with clearly marked trails, got them a second star.

I came and did the yellow trail counterclockwise starting at the trailhead off oak hill rd. The…read moretrails were really well marked and easy to follow. The 3.3 mile trail was pretty easy and took me an hour to complete. When I came at 3:30 on a Thursday there were only 2 cars in the parking lot. When I left at 4:30 there were 7 cars at the trailhead. Nice place. I was staying at the minuteman campground and it was only a 5 minute drive from there.

One of the harder trails

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Wayland Community Pool

3.5

(4 reviews)

10.6 mi

If you just want to swim and do not care about state of art facility, this place is for you. You…read morecan book your own swim lane for daily lap swim.

If you are just interested in a summer pool membership, the Wayland pool is a bargain. No tennis…read morecourts. No camps. No baby sitting. Just a glorious outdoor pool. It's actually a nice pool. 10 lanes. They devote a couple lanes for lap swim. The deep end is 10' so they have a great diving board. And the bubble comes down for the summer making it a glorious outdoor pool. Bubble up, IMO, isn't worth the membership. Afternoons and evenings are rented out to swim teams. Typically all 10 lanes. They may have 1 lane open for free swim. But the diving boards aren't available. And it's not much fun being limited to 1 lane, especially with the hordes of swim teamers and their gawking parents. (Edited to correct glaring typos)