Once in a while you come across a place that just feels right, the energy, the vibe, the…read moreatmosphere, whatever you want to call it. Fugi, the instructor is one of the most sincerely humble individuals I have ever met considering the depth of knowledge in BJJ he has. The classes are small with ALOT of individual attention and correction. The price is very reasonable with none of those contracts that alot of places make you sign. I highly recommend S.S.S and feel anyone interested in BJJ should go and check it out. (You get a free week to try it out).

After moving 1600 miles from home finding a new little BJJ tribe was necessary. Having looked at a…read morefew other area gyms, this was the one we found which fit us perfectly (Mom and two kids). Good vibes, helpful people and a comfortable welcome back when we had to miss for a bit.

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!

The U.S. Taekwondo Center has really been a life saver for me. They are responsible, helpful and…read morewonderful to my 7 year old son. They are also open on most days the schools close, which is a real stress reliever. They also do homework, provide a snack and teach the kids Taekwondo twice a week. Master Lee, Master Ben and Master Kyle are the best!

I never thought I'd get into a martial art. This is no ordinary martial art, and this is no…read moreordinary dojo. I live down the street from Aikido of Amherst, and hadn't even thought to check it out, but one day, after I had vowed to myself I would do something to get more exercise in my life, a friend told me that he goes to this dojo. He doesn't just go, I realized, he drives 45 minutes, to get to *this* dojo that I can walk to. ...So I had to check it out. First I looked up Aikido, and I was amazed at what I learned. This practice has a unique and solid spiritual foundation. Yes, it is an extremely powerful defensive art, but the movements and methods do not cultivate violence within the psyche. This is how I think of it, anyway. As a life-long yogi, I know the power of postures and movements to effect the psyche. I take that part very seriously, actually. I won't say a lot about the roots of Aikido, you can look it up. I will just say that I can't imagine a defensive art more in line with my personal values; both in theory and in the daily physical practice. Long story short: I went, and I'm hooked. Hooked for life on Aikido, and so grateful to have this dojo to call my home dojo. Sensei Heath Atchley is wonderful--attentive, kind, and skilled--and the dojo environment he has fostered is truly special. It is a warm environment with friendly, sincere people, who welcome newcomers and enjoy both the art and the comradery.

My son has been working hard at the Villari's in Enfield. He has grown so much over this past yr…read moreand half. He continues to improve on his self control and self discipline. The staff is amazing and the student peer role models set an awesome example for all the kids to look up to.

Mr. S. and the Villaris team in Enfield showed outstanding creativity in creating a fun and…read moreeffective virtual training environment in response to COVID-19. Mr. S. and the Enfield Villaris team are highly skilled, and they offer a friendly and supportive environment (either virtually or in person) for training in Shaolin Kempo Karate. I highly recommend Enfield Villari's Martial Arts Centers to anyone who wants to get a great workout while learning karate from some of the best in the business!

Northampton Martial Arts has been a great school which my whole family have taken classes. My son…read morestarted at a young age and worked his way up to black belt rank and continues his journey there. Master Scher is a great instructor. He is able to teach classes with multiple ranks and keep everyone challenged throughout. Unlike some schools, where belts are given not earned, students must learn the skills for each belt level before testing is scheduled. The prices are very reasonable especially with the many daily options for class times. I recommend Northampton Martial Arts to anyone who is interested in learning the disciplines of Taekwondo in a fun and positive environment.

I have been coming for over 5 years and now I help teach. You get everything you need before…read moretesting, tournaments, and every day things. Great place to enroll. All ages welcome

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.

This is a great place for kids. This is a very supportive staff that takes an interest in every…read morestudent. One of my sons has gone all the way through the program. He's in 4 different activities, and each year I ask him to rank his sports and clubs for me. And, each year for the last 4 years my son has ranked AKC as his favorite activity and top priority

We highly recommend the American Karate Center in Ellington. Our son has been in the "Tigers" class…read morefor about seven months. In that relatively short time we have noticed significant improvements in his self-confidence, self-advocacy, self-control, and body awareness. We largely attribute this to the AKC instructors and their teaching methods. They hold the kids to a high standard, expect them to work together as a team, and expect excellence. They do this all while remaining positive in their instruction, even when a kid isn't meeting one of those expectations. Our son looks up to the instructors as role models, and they've proven to us that they deserve such respect. We are very grateful to AKC for the positive impact that their center has had on our son and family. Lastly, we recently attended a regional karate tournament and were impressed to see AKC take home many top trophies, proving the efficacy of their teaching methods.