I've been training in the martial arts for at least half my life. Ive trained with many different…read morefighters and teachers and coaches. Without hesitation Coach Jeff Burger is one of the best. He is the real deal. He has an extensive background Karate, BJJ, Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Krav Maga, RMA and more. Jeff has trained with masters in in China, Champion fighters in Thailand, competitively in the ring and for real on the streets. Burger has also written books and made numerous YouTube videos and DVDs related to fitness, self defense and the martial arts and has appeared as appeared along side martial arts greats like Rory Miller, Hock Hochheim and Tony Annesi. I met coach Jeff burger through a friend of mine a number of years back. Over the years I have had the pleasure and good fortune to become friends with, train with and attend his seminars. He is a wealth of information. His teaching methods and content is always practical, methodical and very clear. This guy is the real deal!

This morning I finished a four hour training session with Jeff Burger as the instructor. I drove…read moretwo and a half hours one way to attend and others had driven further. Everyone seemed to be having fun, training safely, and learning a lot. Most if not all were very experienced martial artists with years of training. I was very pleased. The very fact that he was invited to teach this is quite impressive and shows respect by his peers. Now normally I would never leave a Yelp review for a martial arts school based on a half day seminar (seminar was a day and a half but I missed the first day due to another commitment) but considering the very negative, one star review from someone in California, I thought I'd weigh in.

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.

I began studying Daoist Gate Wudang Arts in Beverly in 2015 and am still learning. This says a lot…read moreabout how much I have grown as a martial and healing arts student. Our practice is taught by Master Zhou Xuan Yun, a Daoist Monk who lived and trained in the Wudang mountains. We look forward to practicing together twice weekly, which is good for our health and gives us a sense of community. I am stronger now than I was 15 years ago. Learning this meditative form from the sacred mountains of traditional Wudang martial arts is the most important thing I have done for my well-being. I highly recommend this school 100%.

Eager to learn kung fu, I spent the better part of a year searching for a good school. After trying…read moreout three schools, I was about to give it a rest when I found Daoist Gate- and I am so lucky I did! Sifu Zhou is the real deal! If you are looking to learn authentic martial arts designed for health and longevity then look no further. The training will totally transform your body and spirit in the best way possible. Classes are designed so that you can take it at your own pace, making it a perfect class whether you're a seasoned martial artist or a complete novice. There is definitely a space for everyone at this school. If you're looking to train in a positive environment, improve your health, and get a great workout, then this is the place!

Beside the owner experience, there is poor gym, quality management. I went there to train but…read moreinstead I got people trying to pick on you and those people are apparently instructors hired by the gym owner. Basically they don't want you to have more experience than them. I went there to train not for drama. I got serious people and mind your own business. You there to be inspiration for others . You are not in high school.

I have been training BJJ and Judo for about 4 years. I live in St. Louis, Mo area and train at a…read moregym there. However, I work in Peabody on occasion and I have found a great place to train when I'm here. Dennis, Alan, Jessica, and Chris are all great instructors and are very welcoming to visitors. Their instruction is technical and it is done in a safe environment. DWMMA is the place I would recommend to visit or start your martial arts journey if you are up around the Salem, MA area.

Do not go here. The teachers/owners are good at what they do but so strict. My daughter went here…read morefor over a year and never did they speak to me about her behavior and then she had one hard day and they kicked her out. She is a 7 year old with ADHD and this was something she looked forward to every week. I watched her each week thrive there. I agree there should be consequences and am happy for her to sit out of class when asked. This was her first time and they emailed me and told me she was no longer welcome. They wouldn't speak to me over the phone about it. My daughter is now going to internalize their rejection with zero warnings. These are children here. I would understand if monthly she was asked to sit out but this is not the case. We were completely blindsided. Please do not use this business.

It is a TRAVESTY that there aren't a million 5 star reviews of this place. Very proud to be the…read morefirst. I've only been coming here for a few weeks at this point, but as a complete beginner I couldn't be having a better time. The website advertises "no egos" which is on point. The moment I walked through the door for the first time, one of the students comes over to say hi and introduce himself because he hasn't seen me before. Everyone I've worked with so far has been really cool and the more experienced guys will take things slow and easy and even let me pull off moves on them so I can get the feel for how it's supposed to work. Don't get me wrong, every class is a challenge both physically and mentally - but it's the kind of environment where you feel comfortable really pushing yourself. The great culture starts at the top with Owner/Professor Danny Morera and Co-Owner (slash Danny's wife) Angela. Just great people - knowledgeable, welcoming, helpful, friendly, and fun. There's always a lot of smiles and laughs, but when it's instruction time, they're appropriately serious and focused on making sure people learn the techniques safely and properly. If you're interested in learning jiu-jitsu, the advice I got from some experienced friends was to opt for a school led by an IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) certified black belt, and registered with the IBJJF (you can look people and schools up on their website). There are a lot of places that would be happy to teach you "jiu-jitsu", but if you're going to put in the time and spend the money you probably want to do it right.

Want a long term influence for you or your family? This is the place where I started training in…read moremartial arts 25 years ago, and it has been the best influence of my entire life. As a direct result of my time there, I eventually moved to Japan for years to continue martial arts training, and have dedicated my life to martial arts, now teaching at my own Dojo in Los Angeles. I can't believe how much I owe to my experience at Shodokan. Thank you for being such a wonderful influence. Thank you for being such a great inspiration. I hope many more people will have the opportunity to be a part of your Dojo.

I feel very lucky to have found this dojo, which has been in operation since 1964. This school…read moreoperates as a nonprofit school and does not pay its instructors; this shows the commitment of teachers and students to the art. New students go through a two month intro class that will allow them to join regular classes with more confidence and a good understanding of the basics of Aikido. The intro class is taught by the school's senior instructor, Sensei Mulligan, who was designated as "Shihan" or Master Teacher from Aikido World Headquarters in 2010. He has trained and inspired many students but what makes the Shodokan a special martial arts school is the energy and sense of humor from Mr. Mulligan and the teachers and students. The school also offers Judo, Karate and other arts, with instructors and students cross training in different arts. Visitors are welcome to come by and sit during class, so if you're interested, come by and check it out! Read more: Beverly master Bernie Mulligan reaches highest rank in Aikido - Beverly, MA - Beverly Citizen http://bit.ly/kTVmqI

After paying for a second month I was asked by the head of the school (John) if I wanted a black…read morebelt. He said if I paid $15,000 (yes you read that right) in addition to the monthly fee and testing fees I could "earn" a black belt in 8 different martial arts. Within 3 years at the most. I left to find a reputable martial arts school after that.

Mindfulness. Focus. Concentration. Effort. Reward. I was missing those things before giving…read moreTaiChi a try. I've always struggled with meditation so this practice gives me those benefits while developing balance, strength and discipline. And it's FUN! We laugh a lot in class. Highly recommend Human Harmonies and instructors Elizabeth and Priscilla.

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 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.

White Wolf is the best! I joined in August and am so happy I did. The group strength classes are…read morechallenging but manageable and the trainers are always there to provide feedback and corrections. Joe, the owner, is almost always around and the trainers he hires are knowledgable, supportive, and friendly. I started weight lifting at home with some dumbbells during the pandemic and was a little nervous about joining a 'real' gym but I didn't need to be - I really appreciated how welcoming everyone was and how it really feels like a community, even when you're brand new. I also worked with one of the trainers, Theresa, specifically on nutrition. She rocks as well!

Food and fitness is not always a harmonious marriage, but they go hand in hand. For the last month,…read moreI've been an official member of White wolf gym in Salem. After giving birth to burrito last year Phil and I rediscovered our love for food on the Northshore. We realized we were eating out almost every day and decided to capitalize on it by documenting our meals and experiences. The more restaurants we visited and reviewed, the more we wanted to share with our friends and family. This quickly became part of our routine. After doing this for several months, I realized this was supper counterproductive to losing the baby weight and overall health. I started going for 30min walks every day, and when that became super boring, I signed up for planet fitness, and when that didn't yield any results, I started taking yoga classes sporadically. I wasn't able to keep up with any of these for one reason or another, so I decided to move on to something new. As our blog grew and the length of time I spent on Instagram increased, I started to notice this gym pop up on friends' pages or in my feed sometimes in other friends' stories. White wolf seemed to be sending me subliminal messages. I spent weeks creeping and basically stalking their content before I finally decided to DM Joe, the owner. He invited me in to do a 2-week, and the rest is history. Phil and I are still working out some kinks in our routine, and the struggle to attend classes consistently is still there. But there's nothing like taking one of Joe's classes. This gym is the embodiment of Cross training. And Joe always keeps it interesting. I have yet to be bored or come out of a class feeling like I wish I never came. What does happen is your motivation is ignited. I'm continually hearing other members talk about how much stronger they are since coming here or sharing words of encouragement to stick with it and be consistent results will occur. When something in your life is changing you for the better, I feel like you have to share it!