Yes!  We offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes in the Tai Jutsu system and in the Aiki system. In the Kumuchi Ryu system, we just offer advanced classes.  Students work through each level at their own pace, building on solid system foundations.   More in-depth information on each system may be found on our Programs page.  

Yes, martial arts classes are safe. You are under constant supervision of a qualified instructor.  Many of our instructors have one or more decades of experience in training others in the martial arts.  Safety protection gear is provided for sparring.  Male students must wear cups and supporters to each class.  Students are allowed only to spar under strict supervision within the dojo.  The entire dojo floor is thickly matted to protect students while performing rolls, throws, or ground work. Matts and other protective gear are disinfected regularly to assure a hygienic environment.  Additionally, interaction between students is closely monitored to assure an uplifting dialogue is present.  This is to promote and encourage the development of the student’s growth and development, physically and emotionally. 

*Covid 19:  Students may bring a mask or have a mask provided to them if needed to comply with any local or state ordinances.  

At our dojo, in some cases, we accept students as young as five years old. A private introductory class is held for each young student to determine their cognitive development and seriousness in being able to handle the rigors of martial arts study.  In the younger student, we look for the ability to listen and respect authority as cornerstones to success. On the other side of the spectrum, we have students as old as 75 who are very successful and active within their programs. We encourage students to consult with their medical professionals prior to starting any new, strenuous exercise program.  What more detailed information on each program that we offer?  Then please visit our Programs page for more info! 

Regarding our philosophy, at our dojo, we do not subscribe to the “every child gets a trophy just for showing up” mentality. We believe in delayed gratification to boost the growth of intrinsic learning- the student does the work and then achieves the reward.  This model sets them up for success in all ways of life- school, home, work, relationships, etc.   Regarding our system, we teach practical, realistic, street self-defense techniques, tactics, and concepts that apply to today’s world. We work with close quarter techniques and practical ground-fighting techniques to provide the student with many options to select from in their self-defense tool box.  Please also refer to our Blog Post, for an in depth look at our martial arts teaching models.

We believe that the National Rifle Association (NRA) is the gold standard for firearms training; therefore, all of our firearms training classes are NRA approved and certified. We offer over a dozen different firearms training topics including, those that satisfy the Massachusetts License to Carry and FID certification requirements as well as seminars on protecting vulnerable populations, bullying, and child firearm safety with the nationally acclaimed Eddie Eagle program.  Professor LeClair is also an NRA Training Counselor in all of the disciplines that are taught at our school.  Professor LeClair’s NRA Training Counselor designation allows him to certify other instructors in these disciplines.  Professor LeClair is also available for 1 on 1 training to help develop your firearm and self-defense skill sets.  Please visit our Programs page for more in-depth information on each firearms as well as martial arts program available at our dojo.