Absolutely amazing environment, spacious venue, classes for little kids to older adults …read more Instructors are well versed in respective hung gar, tai chi, etc. Great school that I have personally attended for 12 years since I was 5, highly recommend.

How to improve further your stress management to perform at even higher level? Tai-Chi is a martial…read moreart, which could help you achieve this goal. You will also improve: - the health of your joints - your posture and balance - the control of your breathing as part of this moving meditation. I would kindly suggest taking one hour class daily or weekly with Mr. Stephen Wing. Stephen has been teaching Tai-Chi for fifteen years. He has been giving Tai-Chi classes five times per week. Stephen has also years of Kung-Fu practice. This teacher has been consistently patient and encouraging. As it is the case for running, Tai-Chi can be practice everywhere and with minimal gear. A pair of flat shoes with thin soles and you can rejuvenate...It is practical if you were on a business trip for example. Moreover, Tai-Chi is a low-impact sport. The DVD "Tai-Chi paradigm" will be soon released on Amazon. If you were to prefer to learn the Tai-Chi exercising sequence in the comfort of your own home, it would be an option.

My son and I have been training with the Cha's for years and can say this is one of the very best…read moremartial arts schools in the Boston Area. After looking at many different schools, we were sold on the Cha family as soon as we watched one of their classes for children. The Cha's artfully mixed rigor and discipline with compassion and understanding in managing a diverse group of students while keeping the class fun but structured. We were also impressed with their offering of family classes that allowed parents and children to train together--something which helped keep my son going through the program and kept him committed past his black belt. The Cha's are also very committed to the community they have built among their school's members. They do what they can to help and support families and were outstanding during the pandemic by structuring online classes, developing a remote testing program so that students could advance in rank, and driving and delivering belts to the students. Leading by example, the Cha's have created a community of members who are all supportive and respectful of each other. Since re-opening in the summer of 2021 in a beautiful new location, the Cha's are offering an outstanding program of in-person training (masked for now). Cha's Taekwon-Do is an excellent place for children to build confidence and discipline (that translates to school work), for families to train together and share in the experience, and for adults to improve their fitness and flexibility while learning a practical martial art. I have seen many other martial arts schools over the years and none compares to Cha's Taekwon-Do. It is definitely worth a look.

My son has been practicing with this studio for years. It has been incredible to watch his growth…read moreover that time. As a kid who sometimes has trouble concentrating in school, he is always focused in the taekwondo classes. The teachers know each student and are a perfect mix of firm and encouraging that helps the students to thrive. They also get to know the families and maintain a community feel around the school. I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a martial arts school for themselves or their children.

This is a great place to train! The instructors are friendly, knowledgeable, and tailor instruction…read moreto your level. The instructors invest equally in everyone from white belt to black belt, whether those students are competing, learning a new sport, or just trying to get fit. As a new student, I never feel pressured to purchase uniforms or equipment directly from them. From an outside perspective, academies like these can seem intimidating. However, Florian's is the most inclusive environment I have participated in over my 30 years of training in different styles and at other academies. Although I have only been there briefly, I feel part of this group because everyone goes out of their way to be welcoming. It is an excellent place for women to train together as well.

Amazing practice for young children. Our son, now almost 9, has been attending BJJ classes for 2…read moreyears now and has loved it. As parents, we are impressed with the instructors skill and methods of teaching children, and encouraging the students to respect themselves, others and the practice.

My husband and I did our research before enrolling our now four-year-old, autistic daughter about a…read moreyear ago into Kung Fu classes at SDSS Newton. Right from the very beginning, Sensei Logan's natural talent of working with children stood out. The high energy, fun music, and caring environment facilitated the requisite space for our daughter to thrive. She continues to learn the Kung Fu techniques, make belt advancements, build self-confidence, and improve her balance and coordination. Most importantly: she LOVES it! Recently, my husband and I also enrolled our three-year-old, autistic son into Kung Fu classes at SDSS Newton. Because of the pandemic, we were concerned that our son's sensory profile would clash with the robust health & safety protocols (which include kids keeping a mask on, checking temperature at the door, using hand sanitizer, each child staying in their own "zone", etc.). After expressing our concerns, Sensei Logan worked holistically with our family toward finding solutions which have enabled our son's successful transition into regular Kung Fu lessons. It is also worth noting separately that during the pandemic, the Digital Dojo experience has been both enriching and fun. The consistency provides motivation for the kids to continue practicing their skills throughout the week and keeps them mindful of and thinking about the Shaolin Rules. Sensei Logan's level of skill, integrity, dedication, and kindness are impressive, impactful, and inspiring.  He leads by example. As parents, my husband and I appreciate that our two autistic children are valued members of the Dojo who are offered the same level of respect and dignity as any other student. We highly recommend!

From the owner: SDSS Martial Arts of Newton offers structured martial arts programs for children, teens, and…read moreadults, blending traditional techniques with modern self-defense strategies. Our offerings include the Tiny Tigers program for young children, Dragons classes for older kids, dynamic sessions for teens, and comprehensive training for adults. Located in Newton Centre, our studio provides personalized instruction in a supportive environment, helping students build confidence, discipline, and physical fitness. Whether you're new to martial arts or have prior experience, our classes are designed to be engaging and enjoyable, fostering personal growth and a sense of accomplishment.

This is a great place to learn judo. I would still practice there but I moved and the classes for…read moreadults do run a little late and I take public transport. I have been practicing martial arts off and on throughout my life: judo as a young kid; tae kwon from late teens to mid-30's. One characteristic I look for in a martial arts school is how the instructors work with children. Sensei Joe is great with kids and the parents really enjoy talking with him after. Sensei Joe takes time to further explain techniques and show parents what the children and them can do to further work on skills while not at the school. Another characteristic I look for in martial arts schools is how the communication is between the upper belts and the lower belts. All of the people are super nice, helpful and take the time to explain technique and style. The only issue that I hinted at above is the hours. If the classes were earlier or the commute shorter, I would continue here. Definitely, if you live in the area or are able to attend, then this place is great to learn judo.

I have checked out this club about three or four years ago, but my body was not ready for the…read moreintensity of the work out and I had serious misgivings about the conditions of the mat. Well they have newer equipment and I will try to make more classes, but with a schedule that involves a lot of late shifts...The instructor is someone I have known for a few years and has a level of proficiency very few people will ever see. The space is a bit old and beat, but the energy and skills of the few people that I have seen there in my previous visit is pretty impressive. We have a very hidden gem in this club!!!

best BJJ in the area !!! Cooperative learning environment and you can train at Gracie Barra Boston…read moreas well.

Best Jiujitsu school, friendly environment! Well…read morerecommended for all ages! Fun for kids and adults!

A couple of years ago, I got a Groupon for a kids karate birthday party, and it was a great deal so…read moreI went in blind. THEY DID SUCH A GREAT JOB. They had fun activities planned, everyone got to run around and get some ya-yas out, two teenage helper-coach-people were assigned to help me with logistics and cleanup, and it remains the most successful birthday party of my parenting career. All the kids signed a block of wood, and my kid got to break the board with a karate chop as the grand finale. I mean, come ON. What could be cooler than that?

Esposito's is a gym as well as a karate teaching center. My experience is with the children's…read morekarate classes (although I have been tempted by the offer for gym access for parents during the karate term...). My 8 year old has done karate off and on for several years, and is now an orange belt. The children's classes are grouped by age and a range of belt levels. There are always multiple teachers: generally a Sensei and "Delta Corps" teenagers with higher level belts so that after a warm-up with the entire group, the class is split up into smaller groups according to skill level. There are families who clearly spend a lot of time here - with adults and children taking karate classes. We are a family who just does a once a week karate class, and feel welcome. At the time of this review they are offering FirstYoga (child, parent/child) classes and TaiChi (just starting). We have done the "pizza and movie night" which facilitates a night out for Mom & Dad (while you leave your child at Esposito's). I know they have very early morning gym hours (4:30 am) by keycard. Since I am not a gym member, can't tell you more. This is a great local community karate teaching center.

**Birthday party review** Invited for a birthday party and…read morethe kids had such a great time. After the party, my child was super excited and wanted to join immediately! Showed me all the moves she learned and she even broke a board! According to their site, they offer a trial 4 class period for $59 + sign up fee of $50 http://tkdwaltham.com/contact.html

I've been going to this Taekwondo dojang for five years and it's been great. I have fun training,…read morethe instructors are nice, and their teaching is great.

Sensi Nicco is amazing with the kiddos. He has a great way of making it fun yet keeping the kids…read morefocused as well. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking to get their children involved in fun physical exercise. 5 stars just doesn't dos it. 10/10 for this place for sure!

Our boys love coming here. The team is amazing and have taught the kids so many important lesson…read moreand kung fu moves. I strongly recommend this place

We explicitly asked if we could cancel at any time, and were word for word told that we could…read more Then, when cancelling, we were told by the SAME PERSON that we needed to send an email to a third party and "You can cancel at any time, but it will take 45 days to be processed." There is no way to get out of the monthly dues or membership charge during this time. While the workout facilities were a good value, they lied to us about cancellation.

Absolutely disaster this place is. One, it's tiny and it gets packed. Two, it's filthy, dirty…read moretowels all over the place and you'll have a grim on your hands after handling some, most of the equipment. Three, my favorite, the personal trainer takes the elevator up one flight instead of walking the stairs. He's always on his phone when training clients.