Martial Arts Schools near Hopedale

“The environment is perfect for young kids! I love the atmosphere the Instructors provide. Very Clean!“

“My son loves Mr Hebert and his team of instructors, they’re always kind and courteous to everyone, and do a really great job making fun games and challenges for all of the students!“

“I’ve been training at NCK Bellingham for five months now, and it’s been an incredible experience. I take both karate and a fitness kickboxing class and what really sets this place apart is the genuine family atmosphere. The two instructors are exceptional—they don’t just teach techniques, they create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcome from day one. Whether you’re a complete beginner or more experienced, child or adult, they make you feel like you belong. There’s no intimidation factor, just supportive coaching and real encouragement. It’s rare to find a martial arts school where you actually look forward to every class, not just for the training but for the people. If you’re looking for a place that combines quality instruction with a welcoming, family-like community, I highly recommend giving this school a try.“

“My wife and I decided to take some jiu-jitsu training so I looked up online the self-defense academy in Holliston and I contacted him so he said come and we will give you a free one night training session so we did go and we loved it. We decided to sign up for this ourselves and do some training. I’m gonna tell you you think you’re too old to learn no you’re not I am over 60 years old and I also normally go to the gym a few times a week. My wife is over 50 and she loves it. She also works out with me at the gym. When you meet the owner, who is the master instructor and his name is Jim he is super dynamite individual. He is also great encourager. Also all his instructors that do attend, his Academy are very down to earth and also very real. There are young teenagers that also go to the jiu-jitsu training session twice a week and these young people are also very down to earth and also very real.
I also suffer with severe PTSD from combat since joining this academy. It has been helping me tremendously. You can also see how Jim and also his instructors are very friendly caring they also tease you a little bit, but it’s all in fun . They really make you feel very relaxed when you walk into the dojo you feel peace from from it. My wife and I have only been going for a short time and we’re gonna continue to do this as as long as we can. Like I said you’re never too old to learn something new. Also, if you suffer with any form of stress, PTSD anxiety or whatever else is traveling you I highly recommend signing up. You will not regret it what I also like about Jim, including all the other instructors, they really make you feel a part of the group. They also encourage you. It’s easy to get frustrated when you are learning something new for the very first time they won’t let you give up they push you to the max. I have a lot of anger due to my PTSD and I’m on different medications so I can help manage all my anxiety and to keep my level down and stay away from my flashbacks. I can tell you right now since just in the short time that we have been there, I feel at peace with my PTSD. I encourage anyone who reads my post please check out this self-defense Academy. I think once you meet Jim and also the other instructors including the other students you’re gonna want to continue. If I could give this a 20 star rating, I would do it. It’s even better than going to the gym and believe me my wife and I love to work out together. I know you won’t regret learning this if you sign up and you’ll see what we experience. Check it out! it’s all well worth the training and also you will find one thing about Jim, which is very true. He is a man of great peace. I can see why he’s good at what he does because this man really does care about all his students, he wants people to learn jujutsu and he’s wanted to do whatever he can to help you learn it.“

“I just started here and everyone has been extremely kind and welcoming. They are patient and very informative with the teaching.“

“I have love my experience here at NGMA and I have been coming here for 8 years and the atmosphere of the dojo is awesome! I love how there is judo and how everybody is well trained. I highly recommend for kids and for everybody.“

“Sensei Paul Belle Isle is a fantastic and knowledgeable karate instructor. I’ve been attending classes here for about a year and a half and only have positive things to say about the class and all associated with it.“

“My son has been attending taekwondo lessons here and we’ve had a great experience. The instructors are fantastic with kids — they know how to keep them motivated while still being patient and supportive. I really appreciate how they have a clear plan to help kids grow step by step, both in skill and confidence. Highly recommend this place for any parent looking for a structured and encouraging environment for their child!“

“Nothing bad to say ever!! My daughter comes home with a smile and confidence from every class. A+“

“Master Souza is not a bad teacher, not a bad person either. I see a lot of anti Souza in the reviews, and I dont think its necessarily deserved. Hes a good guy, hes just different. It sounds like It would be a great thing to have the greatest teacher ever's teacher teach you, but it's not the same. There were a lot of changes made to the school and what we were learning after Mr. Wallace left, not a lot of them welcome, and some of them very unwelcome, but I dont feel as though the heart of the school has changed at all. It's just one minute you were learning mostly taekwondo with a little bit of boxing and a tiny bit of jujitsu, and the teacher was kind, funny, down to earth, and relatable. Now it feels like we are doing just as much boxing as we are kicking, most aspects of traditional taekwondo went straight out the window (forms, one-steps, certain blocks and strikes, etc), and the teacher feels a bit more far removed from the class. I feel like we as students connected to Mr. Wallace more because he was still a student in many aspects. He was extremely wize for his age, he was skilled and physically able, but he was young enough where us as students could have shared interests and experiences with him, the connection with Mr. Wallace was deep, and compelled me to keep persuing martial arts, and I dont think I'm the only one. As of now the only thing that is keeping me in Franklin Martial Arts is the friends that are still there from the "Mr. Wallace Era", but I DO NOT think that FMA is a bad school. They are honest, well trained, and good teachers. You really get an amazing value for your money, it's not what a lot of martial artists would call a "belt factory", you have to earn your rank, and you have to keep progressing to keep it. FMA is good to learn self defense, self offense, self control, self discipline, respect for yourself and others, and just useful life skills, for young kids or older adults, I highly recommend this school.“