One of the original Traditional Korean Martial Art schools of the official World Moo Duk Kwan. You…read morewill not find a more qualified instructor than Paul Chiasson Kyo Sa Nim.

From the owner: Mid-State Soo Bahk Do/Mid-State Karate, Our Dojang (studio), #TA 605, is certified By the US Soo…read moreBahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation Inc. We offer internationally certified Martial Arts instruction in the ancient Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do for any age. All of our classes are held at the Athol Area YMCA. What We Do: We teach the art of Soo Bahk Do to men and women of all ages and abilities. Our goal is to develop self-discipline and respect for oneself and others while teaching self-defense skills through the art of Soo Bahk Do. We are dedicated to providing an environment where you can develop your skills in the traditional form of Korean Martial Arts while increasing your physical and mental strength. Our Philosophy: As practitioners we compete not with others but within ourselves and develop our skills to the best of abilities. Inside the Dojang (Training Area) we hone our skills. In the community we take pride in the discipline and philosophy which make us unique among Martial Arts Practitioners.

I had the privilege of training at Mass BJJ Acton for almost a year before I moved out to Los…read moreAngeles. Top-notch BJJ training environment for the gi and no-gi with very welcoming instructors and classmates! Nate and Scot were both phenomenal and lighthearted instructors that took their time to really explain techniques, positions, and their decision making process. The most defining characteristics that stuck out to me was how down-to-earth and goofy Nate and Scot were during all classes. It makes you feel at ease and relaxed. No ego at all. Don't get me wrong -- they will absolutely destroy you during the advanced classes, but it was fun having the chance to roll with both of them and feeling the huge difference in skill level. All the classmates there are friendly, too! If you go to the non-fundamental classes, you'll have a great time rolling with the upper belts. The competition team was fantastic with Luis and Josh leading the way. Competition training was always fun and intense, but never out of control. Special thank you to Luis and Josh for taking time out of their weekends to come coach during competitions! You'll have a solid competition team to go compete with. If you have the chance to learn from Pat and Nick during the weekend classes, I would highly recommend it! Learning from these two high level black belts is always a good time. If you get a chance to roll with them, even better! Be prepared to be effortlessly destroyed by them. Only has a couple chances to learn from Ed before I left, but he was awesome!! 10/10 would recommend this place. I miss this academy and everyone in it! You'll love going here -- trust me! Thank you to Nate, Scot, Pat, Luis, Josh, Ed and Nick!!!

I cannot rave enough about our experience to date. Nate and Sue are lovely humans and this is true…read moreof all of the teachers my kids have had in jujitsu and kickboxing. Shout out to Scott who patiently works with my kindergartener and can level with my middle schooler. This is truly a family-friendly environment where my kids eagerly show up to classes, are treated with respect and feel welcomed wholeheartedly. The adults have yet to find the courage to try classes so a more full review will follow.

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Detailed, technique-oriented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for both adults and children…read more Experienced instructors who make sure to spend time with each student to help them learn the material. Clean, safe, and family-friendly training environment.

This review is long overdue. I found myself at Amherst College this summer and wanted to continue…read moretraining in jiu-jitsu. While I found other gyms nearby, I committed to NESF for a month. Training is entirely no-gi, Stacy was accommodating and very nice about me coming in to check out some of the other MMA classes. Bring cash and you will get a discount. Dave, the jiu-jitsu professor was a total badass - knows what he is doing and focuses on technique. He wants you to get it right and will push you and call you out if you are slacking off. From the skilled jiu-jitsu practitioner to the beginner, I highly recommend this gym. You will learn and improve your game. I trained with both beasts and beginners. It was a welcoming and positive environment. Training in no-gi has become my favorite was of training now. It's been 3 months training like that and my guitar-licking fingers are happy about it - Thanks NESF!! ProTip: there is a Valley Bike Station right outside the gym, easy to go in and out of the gym if you do not have a car and/or don't want to wait for a bus.

This is an excellent and professional school with highly skilled and all around great instructors…read more They know their stuff and are very good at helping both new and experienced their students develop their skills. They are quite welcoming and very reasonable with their pricing. Excellent gym for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and MMA!

This a great gym if you want to learn boxing, kickboxing, grappling, etc. Mike is very…read moreknowledgeable and a great teacher. But at 53 it wasn't really about being a fighter, lol. I came in with my daughter to get some exercise and get in shape and it worked awesome. You get a great total body workout with a lot of cardio conditioning. I came in at 262 lbs. A year later I'm under 200 for the first time in years, at 196. Shooting for 180 for this summer. If you want a great workout without the drudgery of standing on a treadmill hour after hour for months, this is the place. Ed P.

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!

The learning atmosphere at Golden Phoenix School of Chinese Martial arts is warm, welcoming,…read more encouraging and fun. The energy and passion that Sifu Vinny brings to his classes is refreshing and contagious. I have the opportunity to experience this not only as a parent of 2 teen Kung Fu students, but also as a student myself of Tai Chi. The students here are of all ages, experience, learning styles and abilities. Each is treated as if they are the most important student in the room. Whether you are curious about martial arts or a master, I highly recommend training with Sifu Vinny.

From the owner: At Golden Phoenix School of Chinese Martial Arts We teach 5 Animal Kung Fu, Wing Chun Kung fu, Yang…read moreStyle Tai Chi, and a Tiger Crane system very closely related to Kenpo. We offer group, semi private, and private instruction Mon. - Fri. Which kind, and how often you attend lessons is up to You.

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"

Pat is a mop notch instructor and competitor. Looking forward to the next time we can train…read moretogether.

I started attending classes around Christmas time and haven't looked back since. The owner, Pat, is…read morea phenomenal instructor who has cultivated a great atmosphere for learning and growth. I couldn't be happier with the overall experience.