The head instructors - Scott & BIll are two of the most patient, polite instructors I've ever…read moreencountered. This is not at the expense of focused, aggressive, demanding training that truly creates top-notch athletes in the sport of MMA (mixed martial arts.) You only need to drop by once to know this place is legit. If you look at their fight records (e.g. the last AFO in Braintree, SSSF went 5 for 5) you'll see what I mean. If you have any trepidation, fear not - they'll train at any skill level of absolute beginner who's just looking for fitness to pro fighter looking to make it to the next level.

The owner Scott Lockhart is the very BEST in every way! Knowledgeable, helpful, skilled. Great…read morepersonality. Their fit fight program is the BEST on the South Shore! You won't find a better place!!!

It's been a long time since I have done any sort of martial art. Just recently back in Dec '18, I…read moredecided to do a lot of homework and check out different martial arts. I landed on Kung Fu because of the internal and external focus. Sifu Loupos is absolutely fantastic and is committed to helping his students be successful, and will help you wherever you're at in your journey. He has spent his entire life focused on Tai Chi and Kung Fu, and teaches Northern Praying Mantis style, and mixes in a bunch of other things like Bagua, Tai Chi, stretching, breathing, and weapons work. He is very encouraging, gives individual attention, and expects a good attitude from everyone. Respect is critical -- respect given to grandmasters, teachings, and sifu. In the two months I have been going now, I have been able to do things that I never thought possible. I am noticing a difference in my health, my attitude, and my relationships. My wife has been incredibly supportive and likes the new attitude as well :) You will benefit more from embarking on this journey with Sifu than you even thought possible. I am still a novice, but am working on things and planning on sticking with this for quite some time. I always appreciate the encouragement, and the corrections he shows me. He is absolutely fantastic with the children -- and I have watched him work with younger kids (6-10 years old or so), and he is really great with them. He doesn't allow them to be disruptive, and is teaching them skills not just in Kung Fu, but life lessons that will serve them well for years and years. The only downside for me is that I wished I had joined a lot sooner, as I am 46 now, and my body can't quite move the way it needs to right now, so I know I have lots of work to do. Having a good attitude, and realize that there is always more to learn, and be ready to have sore muscles for at least 6 months while your body learns to do new things -- especially if you're out of shape or haven't done this sort of thing for a long time. My job is primarily behind a computer (Data Science), so I needed this to help me get in much better shape. If you decide to check out Jade Forest, tell Sifu that you read my Yelp review. ~Rich

Jade Forest is the real deal. This is no cookie cutter commercial business. Sifu is steeped in the…read moretradition of martial arts, both external and internal, and he passes on this respect to all his students. What I have learned has been useful to me in many ways, physically and personally. Every student is given positive, individual attention and insightful direction to achieve their own personal goals.

Great Gym and the Owner Stephen is wonderful to work with. They offer greats women's boxing classes…read moreand personal training.

I tried a free trial class at club pilates today. I was looking to find something more for core…read morestrengthen switch up my workout. It was easy to get to with lots of parking. I arrived 15mins early to fill out waiver and buy grippy socks. The beginner intro class was 30mins alot of nice guided help. I enjoyed it alot and will be looking into drop in classes.

The website says they offer yoga but they don't . I'm have back issues and my doctor said I could…read moretry gentle yoga but not Pilates

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.

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.

Excellent instruction in traditional Chinese martial arts: praying mantis kung fu, and tai chi. The…read moremantis is the tai chi substyle of mantis, but that's just a name; it's a northern style with lots of movement. The tai chi they do teach includes instruction in simplified Yang tai chi as well as sword forms, and a few unique soft forms from the tai chi mantis lineage.

I studied at LCMA from white belt until I retired at age 62 as a third degree black belt. I always…read morefelt that I was learning the best available martial arts. Additionally, even before the black belt level, there were seminars presented by experts in different skills and styles. That is because the instructor owners are passionate about their own learning and they never stop reaching higher. There is an emphasis on creative self defense. I held a dangerous job for many years and I was able to successfully defend myself several times using skills I developed at LCMA.