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).
Excellent school with wonderful instructors! My kids have attended for years, with my daughter is currently working on her black belt. The instructors get to know each student and support and challenge them in a very caring, thoughtful way. Students learn Kung Fu forms and self-defence, and increase fitness and flexilibity. But perhaps more importantly, they develop life skills: confidence, respect, self-respect, perseverence when working towards a new goal, and the joy and pride when reaching that goal. All while learning to be patient with themselves and others. The amazing staff at Davis Square Martial Arts were living the Growth Mindset long before it became a buzzword... read full review
October 2023
Amazing staff, amazing care, amazing quality! The staff use a whole person approach to encourage not only students to do their best in class, but also ways the students can be kind and helpful at home with siblings, parents, family and friends, and in the community. I have thoroughly appreciated their individualized attention and well crafted approaches to interacting, teaching and elevating my two children with positive-focused instruction. My children are enthusiastic about learning kung fu, becoming more physical fit and enjoy their individualized and group dynamics. Both my kids started young, took a break and are back as teens. They have also enjoyed the weekly... read full review
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... read full review
Excellent school with wonderful instructors! My kids have attended for years, with my daughter is currently working on her black belt. The instructors get to know each student and support and challenge them in a very caring, thoughtful way. Students learn Kung Fu forms and self-defence, and increase fitness and flexilibity. But perhaps more importantly, they develop life skills: confidence, respect, self-respect, perseverence when working towards a new goal, and the joy and pride when reaching that goal. All while learning to be patient with themselves and others. The amazing staff at Davis Square Martial Arts were living the Growth Mindset long before it became a buzzword... read full review
Amazing staff, amazing care, amazing quality! The staff use a whole person approach to encourage not only students to do their best in class, but also ways the students can be kind and helpful at home with siblings, parents, family and friends, and in the community. I have thoroughly appreciated their individualized attention and well crafted approaches to interacting, teaching and elevating my two children with positive-focused instruction. My children are enthusiastic about learning kung fu, becoming more physical fit and enjoy their individualized and group dynamics. Both my kids started young, took a break and are back as teens. They have also enjoyed the weekly... read full review