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    Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy

    5.0 (10 reviews)
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    Very knowledgable instructors and great students as well! Nice facility. Highly recommended!

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    I've participated in the women's self-defense class, Fight Fit, women's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and traditional Gi Jiu-Jitsu, and I love them all!

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    I highly recommend Team Link Muay Thai for a multitude of reasons. The professionalism and…read moreexpertise from the humble coach's will have you walking out the door confident. Your children will KNOW how to defend themselves. Not only does Muay Thai teach you respect, it instills discipline and comradery. Ibere provides knowledge from the teachings of Thailand, enforcing proper form along the way. I haven't felt this feeling since I stopped dancing. No matter what kind of day you have, come to class and leave it on the floor. Thank you to Ibere and the rest of the coaches/ teammates at Team link. Try out Muay Thai 101 on weeknights Monday-Thurs at 7:30 ( 13 yr old & up ) Wai Kru, Muay Thai!

    Covid hit, throughout this pandemic my family had lost four people including my father. On top of…read moreall that I struggled with self image issues and anger/ insecurity issues, coach kosta truly believed I needed to be there. Overall I must say the first day was the last time I'd attend a normal gym primarily. I take the adult Muay Thai classes and I'll say right now, all those years of hurt, sadness, and anger were all gone with the first punch, and it makes you want to come back again and again! The whole coaching staff is absolutely amazing as well as the fighters they have. Everyone wants you to be a better you!! I love coming here and look forward to someday competing with/for them. All in all, this place saved me. And I'll forever be grateful for coach Kosta, Scott & Ibere

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    5.0(1 review)
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    I've spent the last 7 years training martial arts in some form. I started with Jiu Jitsu…read more(Japanese-style) and then moved onto muay thai, from one of the premiere MMA/Muay thai gyms in Boston, where I trained for 6 years or so until I recently moved and it's just too far away. I've also used groupons for a few other studios in Boston and on the North Shore - focusing mostly on muay thai and boxing. So I've seen a number of different approaches and formats over the years. North Shore Muay Thai Academy is great because the focus is almost entirely on Muay Thai (they just added some MMA classes). There are different types of muay thai classes every day - no competition with other martial arts like BJJ. I really like that as I have limited time and have always chosen to focus on muay thai (I just love to box) - so it's been harder at other places b/c I was much more limited in classes I could attend. With NSMTA, there are options every day, which is really nice. As far as the classes go, they are divided into technique classes, bag work (cardio and technique), and sparring with pad work. I really like the variety. I'm used to basically either a teaching class or conditioning class. So if I don't feel like sparring on that day, I just go earlier and do a good conditioning bag workout. As far as the atmosphere goes, it's cool. I've been going now for a few months (usually 2-3 times a week) and really like the ppl. It's a good group of guys, everyone is nice, no one is a jerk - which is really nice. Ppl are very respectful and looking to learn and have fun - no one is trying to break noses or anything. I've been places where I didn't really like the other ppl and it's just so much more fun when you like the guys you're working with. Kru Mark is a good teacher (explains the idea behind specific techniques as well as the general idea of the movements) and really nice guy. He's there day after day and brings good energy and an enthusiasm for the sport, which is great. And with his teaching, there's always a theme as we march through techniques, which I like a lot. I like structure to learning (as opposed to each day is a random lesson to learn), and it feels like there some of that here. Also, he teaches nearly all the classes, so it's nice to have that level of instruction all the time. If you're interested in learning muay thai, this is a great place to go.

    From the owner: We offer a new type of martial arts experience that will revolutionize the Fitness and Martial Arts…read moreindustry. Our head instructor, Marc Meltzer, has spent years developing the best programs in the area. These programs were built from scratch and are to this day fully operational and extremely active in the fighting community. A former Muay Thai Kickboxer, Marc decided to put his full focus in becoming a great striking coach and left fighting behind. Classes will have all the structures in place to ensure students are able to mark their progression throughout their training.

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    I've been to probably 100 gyms in my life and was a long time 20 plus year, member of the West End…read moregym in Lowell. MK is nice, friendly, and most of all they push you to be better. MIke is a great guy and all the people there are extremely friendly and motivating. Couldn't ask for a better spot to get fit and feel good. Highly recommend all classes.

    I'm really surprised that there are bad reviews of this gym. It's really open, not super-crowded,…read moreaffordable and far cleaner than a previous Boston-area "boutique" gym I used to belong to. No Jersey-shore wannabe "trainers" trying to sell their services while you try to work out. They offer a good variety of classes, and I don't feel too intimidated, as a woman, to participate. The customer service I've received has been very courteous and professional. I'm an adult, and read contracts before signing them, so I know that if I want to break the contract, I'll pay a fine. (This is a real contract, people and the gym has every right to require it as it is a real business.) Equipment is plentiful and well-maintained, there's always parking available, etc. If you are trying to train for pro- MMA or boxing, I don't understand why you couldn't do it here... you only get what you put in. Don't blame the gym, blame yourself. Also, yes; women, EVEN MOMS do use this gym. We make up 50% of the world's population, so yes, some of us will be at "your" gym. GTFO "gentlemen".

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    I'm sure like most, I was intimidated of the thought of going to a Muay Thai gym to get in shape…read more I mean it's just easier to go to a gym and jump on an elliptical for an hour while watching TV, right? WRONG! I tried for years to go to the low cost gyms but I never saw the results I wanted. At Sitsuphan you get results! Sitsuphan got me in the best shape of my life which I owe to their top notch coaching staff. The coaches/trainers at really help you get in shape and keep you motivated. They also have a number of classes and in the variety training that worked for my hectic schedule. I highly recommend you give them a try. You won't be disappointed.

    I went in with high hopes. A lot of the reviews make this place sound great. I still really want…read moreto like this place because all the research I did made me believe I was going to get an authentic training experience which can be tough to obtain. The trainers were nice enough, but it was disappointing that during the workout they seemed very distracted. It was difficult to focus on the warm up exercises they assigned while they were gossiping about students with each other. I believe the trainers are knowledgeable and I would get a good education, but the lack of focus and lax attitude just really made me unmotivated to go back. If you are not excited about Muay Thai then how can you make me excited? I also didn't like that they are somewhat secretive with their pricing scheme. I asked several times about price and was never given a straight answer. Makes it seem less legitimate. UPDATE: The owner reached out to me and I got the impression my experience was the exception and not the rule. Having said that I have already moved on to a new exercise venue and won't be giving sitsuphan another chance, but I am going to upgrade my rating to reflect my interaction with the owner.

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    When I first wandered into Hard Knocks for my introduction session with Bill, I was hesitant and…read morenervous as I had never played sports, let alone train Muay Thai. The moment I walked in, I immediately felt welcomed. Bill asked me what my goals were and at the time, I had always been interested in trying kick boxing. I was provided with gloves and hand wraps to use and Coach Jake taught me how to wrap my hands. An hour and a bucket of sweat later, I signed up for a membership and decided to give Hard Knocks Muay Thai and MMA a try. Fast forward to almost 2 years later, this gym has become a huge part of my life in ways I couldn't have imagined. I did more than "try kick boxing". I met a group of extremely skilled and knowledgeable coaches, trainers, and fighters that have helped me take my fitness to the next level. I've begun to fall in love with a sport that pushes me to face my fears. The coaches and fighters in this gym are the epitome of discipline and hard work and it has truly been a privilege to learn Muay Thai with them by my side. There is always room for improvement and everyone is always looking out for you, to help you reach your full potential. My favorite part about Hard Knocks is the sense of family and I wouldn't want to train anywhere else! Book your free intro class now!

    Awesome gym. Period…read more Bill and his staff are knowledgeable, professional and will put in the time to help you reach your goals. If you want to fight, they'll get you ready; if you want fitness, they'll get you in shape. After a few sessions, you'll be angry at all the time you wasted at your typical gym. The gym is fully equipped with a full size ring, heavy bags, pads, bands, weights and wall to wall full size mirrors. All of that for an affordable price - actually, it's the most affordable Muay Thai gym in the Boston area. Plus, they offer many other classes like Strength and Conditioning, No Gii BJJ and MMA. Seriously, why pay a similar price to mindlessly lift weights? Call Bill and schedule a training and learn something useful while getting into the best shape of your life. Young, old, man , woman, doesn't matter, come down and gain the strength and confidence to endure any difficulties you face in life.

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