What an amazing karate school! I highly recommend it! Shihan Brian is a World Champion and was…read morenamed Teacher of the Year by the International Black Belt Hall of Fame. He is absolutely one in a million when it comes to working with kids of all ages and abilities. Run, don't walk....

Excellent work out and great instruction on how to be a boxer. You go whenever you want during…read moreoperating hours and it is circuit style training. The main stations are rope, speed bags, and heavy bags. Jim has gloves for you to use until you invest in a pair if you like it. There's a boxing ring in the middle of the gym and you get in there and hit the mitts at the end of your work out. The atmosphere is supportive and the age ranges are 5-65+ Women and men boys and girls. It's a great little community of people working to get better each day with supportive coaching and great ownership. I could not be happier with this gym. A+++

I've been coming to this gym for a short period of time now, and its honestly one of the best…read moredecisions I've made in awhile. While I've always had a heavy bag you don't need any experience, and if I'm an example you're probably better off! I decided to give this place a try when I saw the "old school" fitness on the website. Fad diets will come and go, but honest hard work is always the answer. Yes it hurts to type it out.. Still true though Upon arriving I was greeted by Jim, and it's no mistake that his professional nick name was "Gentleman Jim". He showed me around, asked me some questions, and before I knew it he was already laying down an educational foundation. Being a newbie I forgot the schedule, and I accidently showed up during the one of the youth classes. He could have kindly asked me to come back in hour. Instead he showed me an area where I could begin to work, and not interfere with the kids time. It was during this time where I was in another room listening. Yes Jim has a business to run, and I'm sure those classes help that business, but make absolutely NO MISTAKE about it! That class was 1000% PASSION DRIVEN. Listening to Jim teaching those kids was an absolute joy, and I'm glad that I was able to be a part of that. We should all be so lucky to have something in our lives that we have that much passion in. When you decide to give this gym a try I have one small favor to ask. It's simple: just observe and listen. As people come in and out of the gym you will hear Jim call them all by their name. While remarkable in itself it really drives home that when you walk into his gym he is welcoming you into his home, and sharing his passion with you. I guarantee you will be grateful you decided to do this for yourself.

I have been going to this gym for 3+years, and I love the Punch Out and Tae Bo classes. I have also…read moretaken karate there as an adult, and I have learned various self defense techniques. I currently volunteer for their special karate classes working with children with autism. I think this is a great program since the students learn respect, discipline, and self control as they work on focusing skills and coordination. They're also meeting new friends and having fun. This place is really about family and wellness. I enjoy coming here and working out. The people are really nice and friendly.

Amazing. Exactly what I needed to start my new year. The class was so much fun! The instructor, the…read morepeople encouraging you but pushing you to your limits. I'm coming back two days a week I finally found the boxing place for me.

My kids have been doing the Little Tigers program for a half-year now, and they love it! They've…read moregrown so much so fast! Before signing up, neither was very active or brave. Now they run all over the place and don't hesitate to try new or difficult things. I was so impressed by their new energy, I signed up for the Mom's Kickboxing class, which is just as great as the taekwondo. Master Hong is an amazing instructor. He sets a challenging pace but knows how to keep it fun, which matters a lot for young kids. He has an impressive variety of activities that he uses for each class, and the classes build on each other. You can tell he really pays attention to each student when he praises one for finally kicking higher or faster after working so hard, and the student feels proud of their hard work. We highly recommend Sun Taekwondo Academy.

Great place to get your kid be active and not only learn Taekwondo but life skills as well. Master…read moreHong is great! If you are in Danvers or nearby you should definitely check it out! HIGHLY recommend!

I can't recommend the Women's Self Defense classes enough! I have taken two now and plan to…read morecontinue with the series. There is so much to learn and you can never be too prepared. The instructors are great and provide hands on experience and real-life scenarios. SIGN UP FOR THE PEPPER SPRAY CLASS. You will be surprised by how much you don't know about using your pepper spray. The studio is a bit difficult to find and feels a little sketchy. I thought I would need to take a self defense class just to make my way into the studio. You're in the right place if you're in a dirt lot under the bridge around nothing else. Once inside, you can take these creepy industrial stairs up to the top floor or there is a massive elevator.

I have been training under Gershon ben Keren at Krav Maga Yashir since February 2012. In my opinion…read morethere are four reasons why Krav Maga Yashir Boston should receive serious consideration from anyone in the Boston area seeking to learn self-defense, learn a martial art, or simply vastly improve their physical fitness. Number 1 = Quality of instruction. This is the sine qua non of any martial arts school. Mr. ben Keren and his assistant instructors are professional, competent, and dedicated. Techniques are expertly demonstrated, remediated, and reinforced in a variety of partner-based and group-based drills. Students are always shown the "context" of a technique: what happens leading up to it, the purpose of each movement, and what happens afterwards. My belief is that when new students are able to perform a technique effectively on their first try, it actually reflects far more credit on the teacher than the learner. I see this happen all the time on the mats, and it speaks volumes for the knowledge and competency of the instructors. Number 2 = Krav Maga Yashir teaches the entire spectrum of violence, an area where other martial arts have major limitations. A striking art (boxing, muay thai, karate) may teach you to fight an imaginary assailant. A grappling art such as BJJ may teach you to escape from said assailant on the ground. Neither addresses the more important questions grounded in reality, such as: How did you get there? What if a knife or gun is involved? What if I accidentally trip and fall? Get taken by surprise? Get backed against a wall? Have a significant other I need to protect? Krav Maga Yashir teaches simple, direct, pragmatic solutions to all of the above, and more. Nobody needs to be Donnie Yen or Ronda Rousey to effectively defend themselves, and this school gives you the tools to do that. Number 3 = Value for your $$. Monthly membership rate is comparable to market rate for other area martial arts schools, and much lower than Crossfit gyms and other functional-fitness type places. The membership also gives free access to 5x-weekly cardio bootcamp classes, special outdoor training, and use of the gym at the studio. New workout equipment is constantly added and incorporated into the bootcamps, which themselves are a hell of a workout. Members also get first access to guest seminars with top outside Krav Maga instructors. Number 4 = Great social atmosphere. I'm always impressed by the respect, humility, and maturity of other students. It's very rare to have anyone beating on others in an attempt to be the tough guy, and such behavior is *never* tolerated. Students are all ages from 20s to 60s, all body types and fitness levels. Since all of class is partner or group based, you quickly pick up names and personalities of fellow students. Sometimes when you're on the brink of absolute physical exhaustion, you just can't help but look at each other and laugh at the insanity of it all. That's the kind of esprit that can't be faked, and a major reason I spend 10 hrs a week here without hesitation. Overall, Krav Maga Yashir gets my highest possible recommendation. I am constantly being that annoying guy urging my female friends to try it, and it's what I look forward to every day at work (when I'm not wasting time on Yelp reviews that will end up getting filtered anyway). You can try classes free for a week through the school website as well.

During my glory days in Tae Kwon Do at age 12, I really loved the physical activity and stress…read morerelief that came with punching and kicking. So recently I've been looking to get back into martial arts. I found Oom Yung Doe on Yelp because of its great reviews and its proximity to my house. I'd never heard of this form of martial arts, but the website claimed I could take a complimentary introductory lesson. Why not? I called on Sunday afternoon and was signed up for a free class the next day at 8 PM. That was quick. Not knowing what to expect, I showed up to the small studio in workout clothes, looking very out of place among the robe-clad martial artists. I signed a liability waiver and was led into the practice room by the instructor, John. There were a few people practicing individually in the room with wooden swords and fans. I had no idea what they were doing, but they sure looked cool! Where were the other students in this introductory class though? John starts by explaining the many benefits of practicing Oom Yung Doe. It focuses on connecting the mind and the body. He used to have asthma and back pain, and now they're gone. It improves your strength, flexibility, and focus. With regular practice, people start excelling in other parts of their lives as well (high GPA,s promotions, the works). Sounds great! Turns out I'm the only one in the class. Unexpected, to say the least. And pretty intimidating. But John was very supportive and great as leading and explaining each movement. We started out with some breathing excercises, then moved to some strength and flexibility movements, punches and kicks, holding positions, and finished with some self defense training. At the end, he did two full forms, a beginner and a dragon form, to demonstrate what you will work toward. He's been practicing for 7 years so is very committed and pretty incredible at it. The entire lesson took almost an hour, and it was completely free. The individual attention and professionalism was so impressive. From experiencing this class, I'm wondering if this form of martial arts is for me. I'm definitely lacking some of the strength, focus, and flexibility required, but I'm sure those are all things you work toward. I'm also not sure I'd be able to work it into my schedule, as John told me that they encourage people to come at least 3 times a week in order to improve. The introductory month is $150, which includes 3 private lessons and unlimited classes at the studio afterward. I liked seeing the space, learning more about the practice, and witnessing the personal connections the instructor has with the others practicing. It seems like a great environment to try something new and improve your physical and emotional well-being. I very much enjoyed the introduction and encourage anyone to try it out. What do you have to lose? (Except maybe your dignity.. if you care about looking like an idiot as you tremble trying to hold difficult positions or unsuccessfully fend off a fake attacker.)

Starting training in traditional martial arts is the best thing i've done for myself. The…read moreinstructors here are patient, knowledgable, and warm. Movements are challenging but results are almost immediate, no doubt there was a huge improvement by the end of one month. Just like all exercise , consistency is key and instructors are good at reminding you of this without being intrusive or self promoting. This place makes me feel i belong there and i am so glad i've brought it into my life

Our 7 year old sons have been attending this Judo club for 3 years. We love the community and Yigal…read moreis amazing. My favorite thing (from the parents community viewpoint) is how many countries we all represent and the diversity included. It's a mini United Nations crew every Saturday of families across the North Shore.

Awesome place for Judo. Yigal and Tim are knowledgeable instructors. I have taken karate, judo, jj…read moreand bjj. I recommend judo for all kids under 12. My son is 5 and he has tons of training partners of his age.

I've been coming here for some time now and really enjoy the community. The instructors are…read morewonderful in how they teach and are just downright caring and dedicated to their students and their art. You're not going to find a better place in the area if you're looking for Wing Chun, Kali or Silat.