I've been involved with Excel Martial Art's in some capacity since 2015 and don't have enough…read morewonderful things to say about it. Cody and his crew are amazing with the kids (I have not done adult classes, myself) and have given my children so many invaluable lessons. They are masters of their craft while keeping the experience fun and engaging. I can't recommend them enough.

We couldn't be happier with the martial arts program at Canton location . The environment is…read morewelcoming and supportive, and the instructors are exceptional. They not only teach the techniques with great expertise but also instill important values such as respect, perseverance, and teamwork. My child looks forward to every class and has gained so much confidence and physical fitness since starting. It's been a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a top-notch martial arts education for their child. My Sophia loves karate, thank you you so much for this opportunity.

This is a great school if you plan to start any martial arts program. The ratio between higher…read moreranks and instructors to lower ranks is rare. That tells you something either about the head instructor and the type of student that practices here. It takes a while, but if you put your heart and mind into it, black belt is quite attainable. The facilities are good, but if I could, i would give it a 4.99 star rating because the changing rooms can get a bit crowded. But once you're on the mat, there's plenty of room for throws, sweeps and rolls. AC wold be a big plus during the summer months, but I'm sure they didn't have the most ideal training conditions during the feudal Japanese era. I mention this because some of the techniques have been handed down from that long ago.

I've been attending Theodorou Academy for just under 2 years, and have a background in Shotokan…read moreKarate and briefly in MMA. That said, you DON'T need experience to start here; my past martial arts education, while also great, was nearly the opposite of the teaching style and curriculum at this school. Theodorou Academy has a great balance: fun, varied classes that let you learn a wide variety of techniques, but with a fairly solid curriculum and underlying structure that help you plan your own education at the school and go at your own pace. There are two things I really appreciate about this place: 1) It's not competitive. Everyone at this school goes at their own pace, on their own time, as their own life allows, and that's completely fine. I like to come down as often as possible; other people only come down a couple times a month. 2) This school fosters a sense of community as much as possible. Students are supportive of each other both in the dojo and out; after each monthly belt test, there are usually a few people who go out to a local bar together to celebrate. People who have major life events while they train here are often appreciated or congratulated; if you've been gone for a while, you usually receive a jovial welcome when you get back on the mat. Overall, I would strongly recommend this place to anyone interested in the martial arts unless you are looking to fight competitively.

Several of my friends children take karate lessons through the Waltham Park n Rec. and they…read moreabsolutely love the passion, attention and skill that is taught to these young kids....Its all about respect, listening skills, being a good person and they learn a lot of basic karate with safety being most important.... The Instructor is GREAT and super attentive. STEVE NUGENTS KARATE is AWESOME !!!

World class Brazilian jiu jitsu instructor ! Small classes make it easier to learn. Jiu jitsu has…read morehelped me so much on and off the mats. If you are looking for a better work out, cardio, better flexibity, self defense and wanna learn from the best!? Renan Borges Brazilian jiu jitsu is where you wanna go!

The school has it all. Stellar staff, quality instruction, and community outreach that is…read moreunparalleled. I have belonged to many different schools, and this is the greatest by a landslide. Tonya goes above and beyond with women's self-defense seminars catering to any sized group. If there is a need, she will be there.

You couldn't ask for a better learning community, and definitely could not ask for better…read moreinstructors! Insanely knowledgeable instructors! Add in the FREE seminars the school does for area schools, colleges, senior centers, churches, etc. and you get the idea of how passionate Tonya Peters is about helping people learn to defend themselves. I have been to Israel to study Krav Maga, have a black belt in another discipline and having extensive boxing experience and am confident in saying this is WORLD CLASS instruction! If I had young children I would enroll them without hesitation, as I have come early to watch kids' classes. No matter what age, gender, race, level of prior experience, you are welcome here, and will be supported throughout your journey of personal growth! Just a phenomenal school!

Great instructors for adults and kids. My two kids take classes and have made good friends, learned…read morea ton of skills and have made good connections with people. Highly recommend this place due to the wonderful level of instruction and care given to students.

Still an amazing place to train, with great instructors and an amazing environment. My son started…read moretaking karate classes about 10 years ago and now I have been a student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for about 7 years and love every minute of it. The academy is more of a community for its students and makes everyone feel so comfortable no matter what level of experience you have. I highly recommend JPMAA for anyone looking for a great place to train karate or Jiu-Jitsu.

Lynn has been working one on one with my mother who is 91 years old on balance and stamina. Here…read moreis what she has to say about the progress she has made with Lynn. Improved my posture which has improved my breathing. Can now make the long walk to see friends with stopping to rest. I don't need to wear my back brace constantly. Overall I just feel better. Lynn takes the time to explain why she is using certain exercises and the expected benefits. She is a pleasure to work with!

Mi hijo esta en clases de karate desde los 5 años ahora tiene 15 y seguimos con The Karate School…read more Sensei Lynn y Sensei Brian son los mejores. Su paciencia, carisma y tecnicas en esta disciplina no las cambio por nada y nadie.

I am a student of Tosoku Martial Arts; it's difficult to imagine how one could "review" a dojo or…read moremartial arts school accurately without having invested time and effort into learning and training within it. That said, I have been a student of Aikido for more than a decade throughout New England and New York, and my consideration of Mark (-sensei) and of Tosoku is within the context that training, much of which was under a number of incredible teachers. Roughly 4 years ago, I stepped away Aikido to explore other martial styles -- western boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Sanda/Sanshou (Chinese Kickboxing). After moving to Stow, I decided to drop in on Mark's classes in response to a sign in the window of the local Karate school. Cross-training left me skeptical about some of the elements of Aikido, and I was not certain that I wanted to pick it back up full time. That was nearly 2 years ago, and I've gone to almost every class since. One of the things that is difficult to convey to a potential student of a martial arts school is whether or not the art as practiced is authentic. Mark is the "real thing": he is a direct student of one of the founder's students, trained for a number of years in Japan, and holds an advanced black belt. What is unique about Tosoku, however, is Mark's willingness to make space for Aikido to grow based on the changes that modern MMA-style training has introduced to martial arts in general. That said, this is also very much a friendly, relaxed, beginner-friendly atmosphere: there is no posturing, no ego, and safety is paramount both on and off the mat. Currently run out of the Stow Karate space, Tosoku represents the best of both traditional and evolutionary Aikido, and is a rare find in central MA.