Martial Arts Schools near Saugus

“My daughter has been taking karate lessons with Master O for 6 years now and she loves it so much that we continue to go to him even after we moved away from the area. Master O is wonderful and we really appreciate how he goes the extra mile to make us feel valued and part of the community.“

“I have severe neuropathy and dropped feet. I had been wearing AFO braces for three years. My leg muscles were gone. I needed help. I found Chi at Clientel3 and things changed almost overnight. I've stopped wearing the braces. I am walking, granted slowly because my feel still drop and I am prone to tripping, but what a difference! My attitude and confidence are up also. I continue to work on it and expect to continue to improve. Chi and his team are the BEST!“

“What a special place! This is easily the best gym I’ve ever trained at. The facilities, instructors, atmosphere, and teammates are all top notch. It can be difficult to balance a competitive and safe culture, but Mike and Christie have done an excellent job creating such a space. The variety of instructors and classes means that anyone can find their perfect schedule here. There’s also an outstanding variety of women to train with and I never feel alone on the mat. This gym has spoiled me and I fear I can never leave!“

“Amazing time here! The instructor Dima was very kind and welcoming my first time coming and trying out Jiu Jitsu. The fellow sparrers were also understanding and informative on improvement. Great atmosphere overall“

“I really like this dojo, they have been great in working with my son. I really enjoy talking to Chip and his team and everyone my wife and I have met have been absolutely amazing. I recommend them to everyone I talk to and if you have a child that could use karate, this is the dojo for you“

“5 months of tai chi and im running out of pains in my body ! cant say enough about the staff only that i wished ive came earlier!“

“I started training here about 4 years ago, with no background in Martial Arts. One of the best decisions I have made. The training is amazing and you see progress really quickly. Master Kim is incredibly knowledgeable and pays great attention to detail, which makes all the difference. The community at the school is also very tight, with everyone helping each other.

Highly recommend!!“

“Fun safe and hard Judo practice, technical randori partners, kind but tough teachers that are very expierienced, seasoned and practical. Overall very safe place and great competitive atmosphere for all levels. Amazing work with children and they're advanced classes look amazing. They are very skilled teachers and know how to get the best out of everyone, the nervousness goes away with time and self confidance boost from the children to the people up in age is fun to see.“

“Amazing institute. It is an honor for my family to be trained by Master Kim and his team. Values such discipline, precision and strength are instilled every lesson. Location is also very convenient.“

“Sensei Bobby is an excellent instructor. My daughter has gained a lot of valuable self-defense skills and her confidence has grown tremendously thanks to his outstanding teaching. The Little Dragons classes are perfect for kids. They get a great work out and learn a lot. If you're thinking about enrolling your kids in martial arts classes, I HIGHLY recommend the Kids Martial Arts program at AMAC.“

“it's the only thing my 7 year old has stuck to. He loves coming and all the instructors are amazing with the kids!!“

“My son is 4 years old and was always such a shy little boy. He started at Cervizzi Martial Arts in February and we have seen him grow into this confident little boy. He looks forward to class on Wednesday and Saturdays. It has taught him to never give up and always keep practicing. He even practicing at home and sometimes on his sister lol. He loves his teacher Shihan Diana, who is amazing with the kids and my son loves her! Thank you so much, Shihan Paul, Shihan Diana and the rest of Cervizzi for making my son believe in himself at such a young age! 🥰“

“I’ve had the pleasure of training at Gentle Art in Peabody, and I’m genuinely impressed. Nassib, the owner, leads with great passion and expertise, creating an environment that is both welcoming and highly professional. The coaching team is knowledgeable, and the focus on technique and respect for the art really stands out. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, this gym is a fantastic place to grow your skills. Highly recommend!“

“I came back to martial arts after 20 years, and Salem Street Studio is amazing. Not only are the adult classes great, but grandmaster DiScipio and master Bradlee are great with all kinds of kids.“

“My two sons have been training here for many years. It is their favorite part of the week. They are now helping work with some of the younger students which adds to their learning. Wonderful staff and the other kids are so respectful. Prices are very reasonable.“

“Great structure for kids of all ages. Took my daughter and she was hard to get to sit still but she excels in these classes.“

“Would recommend this place for a variety of reasons: it's a relatively supportive environment; right now as of October 25, 2024, their ju-jitsu class has a reasonable level of participants, so you'll find practitioners of varying skill level. For kickboxing, it's a cardio-demanding martial art so expect to prepare yourself to be sweating. Some tips from someone who has been going for over 7 months for kickboxing: Buy hand-wraps either on Amazon or at the dojo, gloves, a water bottle and when you get in there, if you plan on sticking it out for a while, ask to be put in their email system so in the case that the dojo is closed ahead of time, you'd know. The website schedule isn't as fully up-to-date, it's better if you email them for an updated schedule. Currently it's $120 per martial art per month, but there have been some exceptions here and there, it's better if you speak with them in person/on the phone for financial payment clarification. I can talk forever with a bunch of other things but this is too long already. Have fun!“

“A kind and welcoming school where you can train multiple martial arts for a single fee. They have classes in Shodokan Karate, Aikido, Judo, Kendo, and Arnis.“

“My son does really well at Cervizzis. Mainly because everyone is so wonderful! He even gets postcards sent home to him acknowledging him and his achievements. They really go above and beyond.“

“We have been so impressed by the program at Body Mind Systems. The instructors are well prepared, patient with children, and make it a fun class each week. Our son has grown so much as a person since attending BMS. I'm thankful for all of the effort the instructors put in to make it such a quality experience.“

“Steve Nugents karate Institute has 2 main karate schools or called "dojos", this one in Winchester and the main one on Cambridge Street in Burlington, Mass. They structure their programs around safety and awareness, overall respect, and good basic karate self defense skills. Their instructors led by Grandmaster Nugent are super trained, even in first aid and cpr, which I thought was excellent. They are super passionate and attentive toward their student and actually are quite caring, which I have never found in my searching for quality karate schools. Definitely check them out... I am very impressed !“

“Imagine a martial art studio with zero macho BS, just wonderful human beings of all stripes & types enjoying a high quality and effective level of instruction in a truly fun and caring environment.

Great for adults & kids, there are a lot of students, but this is also clearly a secret gem that, if more people knew about, could easily blow up twice as big as it already is. I'm floored. And not for nothing, Kung Fu AND Tai Chi are freaking beautiful (and empowering) - at the end of class it feels better than yoga ever did (just my personal take - martial arts doesn't just strike a pose, it MOVES).

Davis Square Martial Arts is also terrific for all ages, the studio is very comfortably intergenerational (I'm 49), which I think is quite rare and special. Got an injury or limitation? They will remember and always try to work with it.

Gain balance, posture, a reinvigorated sense of your own movement, strength, and yeah, a splash of extra calm confidence you maybe forgot was in there (or had gotten beaten up by the world a bit). The instructors aren't overtly trying to be inspiring per se, they just show up authentically, and give, and it just happens organically. How cool is that.“

“The staff is amazing and friendly here! Special shoutouts to Mr. George and Ms. Lisa for motivating and inspiring me to get back into the gym after 10 years. I enjoy their small talk (health tips and compliments :). Meeting them was one of the best things that happened to me. Forever grateful thank you! I am now part of the kickboxing class led by Andrea, she is awesome and pushes you until you're on your knees! LOL. Highly Recommend everyone to stop by and sign up well worth it in the end!“

“My child has been taking classes here for a month now and she loves it. It’s such a good outlet to learn manners and body control. Mr. Charles and the other instructors are so good with the kids and I’ve been pleased every time we have gone.“

“I started with the 2 week trial and it was great. I've gone on to register for more. The instructors are excellent and are helping me get up to speed. I love it.“

“Great atmosphere for adults, children and families. High level senior instructors who care about the art and passing it on properly.“