Are there martial arts classes for teenagers in Somerville or near Boston?
Yes. Brazilian Martial Arts Center (BMAC), at 700 Mystic Avenue in Somerville, runs Brazilian jiu-jitsu and karate classes for ages 6 to 17, and older teens also train in the adult classes. The first class is free.
Teen options at BMAC:
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu, ages 6 to 17: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm; Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm
- Karate, ages 6 to 17: Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm, Saturday at 11am
- Adult classes: older teens train in the adult Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai classes. Call Marcelo to check whether your teen is ready for the adult group.
See the full class schedule.
Martial arts suit teens who aren't drawn to team sports. Progress is individual, belts mark it clearly, and training partners span all ages.
Teens who want to compete can. BMAC athletes have won at least 47 IBJJF and NAGA medals since 2013, including 19 golds.
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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