Martial Arts

My name is Charles I'm the business owner feel free to ask for me when you come in and I will guarantee your enjoyable experience at our school.

I have trained at 6 schools over the last 20-30 years. Some are too hostile and military. Some are too soft and not demanding enough and just want to collect your fees. This school has a good balance. They are great with kids and good with us older folks too. If you go and watch classes or start attending them, you get the feeling that all of the instructors are not only good at teaching karate, they are good people too. Have been very happy at Tearney's!

In my 25 years of martial arts with such greats as Hall of Famer Larry Kelley and Jae Hun Kim (#1 student of the founder of modern Tae Kwon Do), I learned a ton, but at J.R. Roy’s I discovered that I had practiced mostly sport, not art. I’ve been awakened to the power in the art of techniques, and I’ve learned many great new techniques too. The Greenfield, Franklin County, and Western Massachusetts area are lucky to have such good martial arts classes available.

I've been going to this gym for the past month. Every minute spent there has been physically and mentally beneficial. Chris is excellent teacher and just all around good/genuine human being. Himself and Susie have created a really welcoming community, and one I would recommend to anyone interested in learning jiu jitsu, or other forms of self defense.

I have good memories of the summer camp they run. Spent lots of time in the woods meditating.

Sensei and instructors are great! You can try out a few classes if you are not sure your kids like it or not.

Nice and clean environment, excellent instructors, great for kids & adults. Master Nguyen has a special way to connect with the students and get them motivated and willing to achieve their full potential. I highly recommend Kwon's Martial Arts!

I've been coming to XNMAC for about 3 years now and I absolutely love it. The instructors are patient and knowledgeable and the classes are an amazing workout.

I have two children enrolled at Quest. This school is amazing -- Master Duethorn and Master Bogdanski really know how to bring out the best in every kid! We love this school, and I highly recommend this school! A+++++

From the first time my family and I walked into this school, it felt like home. Not only are all the staff extremely welcoming and kind, but they are incredibly skilled and phenominal teachers. It began with my two boys enrolling in youth BJJ, but it wasn't long before my husband and I really wanted to be apart of the FMA family and began training in BJJ, as well. Learning this art from Bruno Souza and Shane Brady is such a privilege! Their knowledge and instruction are superior. Every class is challenging and extremely rewarding. I cannot say enough about this place. It has transformed our lives, and we are so happy to be apart of this community!

Field Martial Arts Academy is AMAZING. My son has been going there for karate for over an year. The instructors are just amazing at keeping discipline, yet teaching the kids in such a humorous and interesting way. Every move and every practice is done with fun, humor but yet each class is controlled and it's not an easy task to control a bunch of kids from ages 4-7 let me tell you! Derek, Brian and Danielle are the best team!

Is it expensive? .....you betcha. Is it worth every penny? ....... you betcha!! Last time I checked the Ivy league schools aren't cheap. You get what you pay for. It's not just kicking and punching. They teach a whole lot more. My son has more confidence, is better behaved at home and looks forward to going every time. The instructors are excellent !

I have been taking the Krav Maga classes now for over 3 years. The instruction has been great, the classes are perfect for students of all fitness levels, and the atmosphere of the students to help each other get better has been wonderful.

Once upon a time I was actor who was looking to expand her tool box in the trade. Figuring that I loved to watch action on stage and screen that I may like doing it, I tentatively stepped in the doors at Degerberg Academy. 3+ years later I will claim to be a martial artist before claiming to be an actor. The Mixed Martial Arts classes are an easy entry point for anyone looking to get in shape or try something new. My other personal favorites are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing. The instructors at Degerberg are outstanding and exemplify that training continues (most argue it begins) long after receiving a black belt. I have always been athletic so getting in shape wasn't my goal but martial arts changed my body in ways running and lifting never did, both physically and mentally. There is also a social aspect to Degerberg that would be remiss of me to not mention. Classmates become friends and friends turn into family. People, both classmates and instructors, who will push you to be better; cheer you on when you struggle; and support you in your training and life. For anyone contemplating a class, I invite you to take the leap! Stick with it and you won't regret it. I certainly don't!