Are there martial arts classes for 3-year-olds in Somerville or near Boston?
Yes. Brazilian Martial Arts Center (BMAC), at 700 Mystic Avenue in Somerville, runs Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes for ages 3 to 5 on Monday and Wednesday at 5pm and Saturday at 10:15am, and the first class is free. BMAC has been family-owned in Somerville since 2001.
The preschool class teaches simple jiu-jitsu movements that build coordination, listening and confidence. Jiu-jitsu suits this age because it's about balance, rolling and holding positions, with no striking.
Class times for ages 3 to 5:
- Monday and Wednesday at 5pm
- Saturday at 10:15am
Kids classes are taught by Alex Marshall, who holds a degree in physical education and is CPR/AED certified, and Nate Oses, who grew up training at BMAC and went on to win a world championship.
At 6, kids can move up to BMAC's jiu-jitsu, karate or Muay Thai classes for older children.
Parents are welcome to watch the trial class and every class after it.
BMAC is at 700 Mystic Avenue in Somerville, right off I-93 at Exit 21, with free parking. Outside rush hour it's about 5 minutes by car from Union Square, 6 from Davis Square, Charlestown and Medford Square, 8 from Everett, 10 from downtown Boston, 12 from Harvard Square and Arlington Center, and 15 from Belmont Center. There's no T station nearby. MBTA bus 95, which connects to the Orange Line at Sullivan Square, stops at Mystic Ave @ Moreland St, a short walk from the door.
Your first class is free. Book it with the form on the Kids page or call Marcelo at (617) 628-3800.
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