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Brazilian Martial Arts Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Somerville, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bmacboston.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 617-628-3800
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Marcelo runs a great curriculum not only for adults but also kids / teens of all ages.”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and truly invested in your progress—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
“Professor Marcelo runs a great curriculum not only for adults but also kids / teens of all ages.”
“I had the opportunity to take a private lesson with Professor Marcelo Siqueira today, and it was an outstanding experience.”
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“For the girls- I’m a small girl, but I grew up with older brothers who wrestled me any chance they got and that is why the idea of BJJ stood out to me.”
“BMAC in Somerville has a very nice facility and they don't just offer BJJ, but they can train you in muay thai, karate, nogi submission grappling.”
What students say
“Love this place, great teachers and a very welcoming atmosphere.”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and truly invested in your progress—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
“Technical clarity and friendly students are not only what make BMAC a school worth my time and money its the essence and elements of true grit.”
“With all the technical knowledge and seriousness of this school, the instructors are trying their best to form a community.”
“BMAC in Somerville has a very nice facility and they don't just offer BJJ, but they can train you in muay thai, karate, nogi submission grappling.”
“I know it can be intimidating, especially for females in a male dominated sport, but you will find nothing but love and hard work at this place.”
From the reviews
Love this place. I’ve been doing Muay Thai here for the last 6months and am hooked. I was going to another dojo not far from here and also loved it, but it came to the point where I felt like I wasn’t growing anymore in the sport there. I made the choice to switch gyms, and I am glad I did!
I love this school. The instructors are very knowledgeable and very welcoming. With all the technical knowledge and seriousness of this school, the instructors are trying their best to form a community. We hang out for UFC matches and it’s always great to find company to watch these.
I LOVED VISITING BMAC WHILE IN BOSTON! I had the best tome handing out with Professor Marcelo and his team! They made me feel right at home and gave me the privilege to teach a class while visiting to promote American Grappling Federation! Thank you guys!
For the girls- I’m a small girl, but I grew up with older brothers who wrestled me any chance they got and that is why the idea of BJJ stood out to me. Despite that, I am petite and weak, no athletic background at all. I was terrified of joining.
New to Karate? Start at Brazilian Martial Arts Center
Brazilian Martial Arts Center comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Brazilian Martial Arts Center
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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