Martial Arts Schools near Watertown

“Sifu Lindsay creates an environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, and encouraged to grow. Every session offers something new for learners at all levels.“

“Bobby and his family/staff are amazing! My son was a member at Bushido Martial Arts for almost 5 years. Its been a wonderful experience watching him learn and grow in Katate. Bobby has been extremely supportive and kind over the years, helping us find our way with scheduling and my son's apprehensions. I would recommend Bushido to anyone who's interested in Martial Arts. They have a variety of classes for all ages. Once you join, you're family!!“

“I went in for the Sunday open mat and the people were very friendly, the mats and shower were clean, and the rolls were good! Will definitely be going back again.“

“My daughter (6) has been attending classes at Fenix Woburn for 2 years, and my son (4) has been attending classes for 1 year. I have seen a tremendous increase in their confidence and social skills since they began classes. All of the Fenix coaches are wonderful with the kids. They create fun, structured classes that helped the kids learn Jiu Jitsu and how to behave in a class setting. I would recommend Fenix to anyone (adult or child) who want to be part of a supportive community while learning important life skills!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“My son has been attending Jae H Kim Taekwondo Institute for over three years now. The school offers a structured environment for learning and encourages discipline.

The teachers have helped my child achieve his goals of improving his self-defense skills, fitness, and self-confidence.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I'm part of the adult program and love it. I get to train with different instructors and always get a great work out. Manny is energetic, Maia has great knowledge and really help improve combo moves, Tim is really passionate and will push you beyond what you think you are capable of and Chris has the best music and will show life scenarios to associate punches.“

“This school truly is a special hidden gem nestled in the heart of Boston. What started as a random burst of curiosity and whim has turned into a reignition of a childhood passion, a community I am excited to join every evening in class, and a newfound confidence in my mind and body.

All the classes are taught by phenomenal instructors who are incredibly skilled, patient, and kind, not the least of which being the legendary Grandmaster Kim who's passion for teaching, learning, and supporting others is damn near infectious. What you learn isn't how to hurt people and punch a bag a thousand times, but how to truly hone your body and mind, how to discipline yourself and choose your battles wisely, and most importantly how to move through the world with confidence that you can do anything you set your mind to.

This institute has gifted me one of the first communities I found since moving to Boston I really felt I belonged at and will always hold a special place in my heart.“

“Sensei Bobby brings a wealth of experience to his teachings and a generosity that is refreshing to see these days. The kids martial arts program at AMAC is top-notch and applies to kids of every level while also challenging them in a way that makes them want to continue to learn and grow. My daughter was a complete beginner with no coordination at age 4 just under a year ago and is now a leader in the little dragons class. It is truly incredible to see her grow in self-defense, sparring, confidence, and overall martial arts practices. I especially value that Sensei Bobby has created a space where people from all walks of life are welcome and treated like family. This place is a hidden gem in our community. If you’re on the fence, take the leap :)“

“I am in my late 50s and started training at Roshankish less than a year ago. I love it. It is a safe, fun, environment, and the instructors bring out the best in me. They have helped me to reach personal fitness levels that I would not be able to reach on my own.“

“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.“

“Shihan Colleen is the best! My daughter has been attending her classes for over two years, and we couldn’t be happier. She is not only an outstanding instructor, but also a wonderful role model for the kids. She is also very flexible and accommodating with schedule conflicts. My daughter has gained so much confidence and genuinely looks forward to class every week. I highly recommend New Generation Martial Arts!“

“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!“

“Calvin Chin's Martial Arts Academy came to my company to help celebrate the Lunar New Year with their lion dance. We filled three floors of lobby space with our employees watching the performance and excitedly engaging with the lion. The way the lion interacted with the audience together with the music from the beating drums created such a fun and memorable experience for our employees. Thank you!“

“Both instructor Andrew and instructor John have an excellent sense of humor and tons of patience, while still taking martial arts training seriously and challenging kids to succeed. Both my daughters took lessons here and had a lot of fun while learning a ton.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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.“

“We've had a great experience at SDSS since our son started over a year ago. He not only looks forward to going, but he actually enjoys his time there and even practices his techniques at home. The gentleman that runs the audio, Brandan, shows up everyday and is genuinely good at what he does. With so many options for extracurricular activities these days, SDSS has been an excellent choice for us.“

“I’ve been attending the adult strength & conditioning classes with Master Gomes for years, and they’ve been nothing short of transformative. Master Gomes is an exceptional motivator who knows exactly how to bring out the best in each participant. His ability to recognize individual strengths and weaknesses, ensures everyone gets personalized attention. He’s a highly knowledgeable coach and strength trainer and places strong emphasis on injury prevention, which gave me confidence to push myself safely. The classes are fun, engaging, and highly effective—I’ve felt my strength & agility improve significantly. Highly recommend to anyone looking to work out in a supportive, dynamic environment. As a side note, I’m feeling stronger than my identical twin - who agrees (and who’s currently sidelined with an injury from working out at a different facility)!“

“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.“

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