Len Brassard's Family Martial Arts Center
“I attended FMAC for years in the past, and I can say that everyone there is very nice and understanding. That said, there are a few key things to know if you’re considering it.
If you’re looking for a place that focuses solely on martial arts for self-defense, this may not be the right fit. FMAC is more family-oriented, as the name suggests. From what I remember, they ran an A/B week schedule. One week is spent on actual techniques—which is fantastic. I still remember many of those techniques today.
However, the other week (B week) focuses on forms, which are kind of like martial arts “dances.” They say this helps improve your moves, but it’s not focused on practical self-defense. I’ve seen many people, including myself, feel frustrated or even leave when they realized the focus wasn’t on constant martial arts training.
FMAC still offers a great environment, but it’s a shell of what it used to be. They used to have a massive location with two studios, a full gym, and a daycare. It was an amazing facility, and in many ways it still is.
In short: if you’re a family looking for a supportive and engaging martial arts environment, this is a great place. But if you’re someone just looking to train strictly for self-defense, it may not be what you’re looking for.”
