specializing in BJJ/Judo/Grappling but all martial artists and all genres are welcome. There will be a lesson as well as live drilling at an affordable price. Come learn an amazing martial art while having fun, getting in shape, and building unstoppable confidence.             

Meet others in your local area that are interested in various forms of Martial Arts. Disuss your level and skill.

… *Kali (aka: Filipino Martial Arts, Escrima or Arnis) - is a weapon art primarily concerned with close quarters combat. It is taught to and utilized internationally by elite military forces for it’s practicality in self defense and combat.  Developed for facing multiple attackers, as well as single opponent confrontations, the training teaches environmental awareness to students.  They will enhance their coordination, range, and timing by using empty hands, as well as long and short rattan sticks …

  We are a Western martial arts organization dedicated to the practical study of Kunst des Fechtens (KdF), the traditional martial arts of medieval Germany. Our primary weapon is the longsword, though we delve into other weapons from time to time. Currently we are doing more dagger in addition to longsword. Our members include martial artists who enjoy a combination of historical martial theory and practical sparring. We welcome both serious martial artists and curious students interested in le …

SSG Boston is a martial arts group practicing an integrated system of longsword, grappling and dagger from historical fighting manuals.  At this writing, we have classes in Watertown, Arlington, and Cambridge. Our students are a mix of experienced martial artists who enjoy the cross-training and interested brand new folks. Our beginner class works equally well for each, working on a combination of an established longsword curriculum and developing work on abrazzare (grappling) and daga (dagger/k …

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong and meditation. I Liq Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art system based on principles of Zen and Tai Chi. Literally translated, the name means "mind-body fist" or alternatively "mental-physical boxing." Often referred to as the "Martial Art of Awareness" due to its emphasis on mindfulness training as the foundation for achieving martial skill. Training in I Liq Chuan improves mental focus, calm …

… It has a lineage of roughly 450 years, making it the second oldest martial art form in Japan.

The purpose of this group is to gather to practice and train in Kajujenbo martial arts. Kajukenbo is a hybrid martial art that combines Western Boxing, Judo, Jujutsu, Kenpo Karate, Eskrima, Tang Soo Do, and Kung Fu. It was founded in 1947 in Oahu, Hawaii, at the Palama Settlement.  For more information, go to www.lonewolfkajukenbo.com.

We decided to start this group to introduce people to the Israeli Martial Arts and give them the opportunity to train in a scenario based fashion rather than in a standard style martial arts or self-defense class. Rather than working through belts/gradings etc, the group works through scenarios (decided and submitted by the group) e.g. you are walking to your car late at night and you see somebody leaning against the drivers side door....what do you do? There is open discussion and the group lo …

The Goshinkan dojo brings Yoshinkan-style Aikido to Newton, Massachusetts in suburban Boston. We are the only school of this style in New England, which emphasizes traditional Aikido movement, functional martial arts techniques and modern Japanese warrior philosophies of peace and harmony through balance and flexibility. We are affiliated with Doshinkan Aikido International. The Doshinkan headquarters school is based in Philadelphia, and lead by Yukio Utada Kancho (7th dan). Utada Kancho named a …

This group is for people (experienced or not), who are interested in the benefits of the Chinese energy practice of Qigong (Chi Kung). I also hope this group will give people with various backgrounds an opportunity to build a community where we can practice, talk and learn about Qigong.   Qigong is a a moving meditation that helps us tap into the abundant energy of the universe, and is a wonderful way of helping help various health conditions. Qigong is also the mother of the internal martial ar …

… Zen, martial arts, yoga and other mystical/mind-body traditions will also be explored in the context of active participation and self-expression in life. Either way, I am hoping for some fun and lively discussions in a topic that has a tradition stretching back thousands of years that is still of wide interest today. Members and non-members with ideas for discussion topics are encouraged to propose different ideas around the topics of self-actualization and fulfillment. Just email your ideas ac …

It's a dangerous world out there and we never know what lurks around the corner. Better ready than be sorry. This group is for all those who would like to train and/or help others in self defense regardless of any experience in martial arts. Grand Master will support training.

This group is a community of instructors, therapists and group leaders who share a common interest in holistic health, meditation, yoga, martial arts, fitness and wellness.

… The SCA is an international non-profit educational organization, dedicated to the preservation, research and recreation of the crafts, arts, and experiences of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Unlike a Renaissance Faire, the SCA is participatory – no-one is simply a spectator. All the attendees play a part in creating the atmosphere by reenacting whatever aspects of the Middle Ages and Renaissance interest them the most. No experience necessary, clothing is available to borrow. This is not a per …

Needham Aikido now has its own space and its own website: www.needhamaikido.com ! We are located at the corner of Oak and Chestnuts Streets in Newton, just over the border with Needham.  The address is 1238 Chestnut Street.  Class times are Monday and Wednesday nights 6:30-8PM, and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7-8AM.  Please go to our website for more information: www.needhamaikido.com