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New England Martial Arts Athletic Center
5 ★★★★★ 360 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- 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 muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule coopernewenglandmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 508-303-3500
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–8 pm |
The classes they run
“#Aadhya #Martialarts #Newenglandmartialartsathleticcenter #Teakwondo #Marlborough New England Martial Arts Athletic Center (Marlborough) has been fantastic for my daughter.”
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
“Over the years, l've grown up here - from learning my first kicks to competing at tournaments as part of the competition team.”
“As a parent, I highly recommend this center for anyone seeking to enroll their child in an exercise program or self-defense training.”
Other martial arts here
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
“We decided to try mixed martial arts to help our child develop self discipline, perseverance, defend himself, and also learn hard work and dedication .”
What members say
“We highly recommend this school and the incredible instructors.”
“We are so grateful we decided to try that first class, it has made such a meaningful difference in our son’s confidence and growth.”
“The school itself is welcoming and from day one I felt like I was a member of the team.”
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
“We are so grateful we decided to try that first class, it has made such a meaningful difference in our son’s confidence and growth.”
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
From the reviews
UPDATE – Our son has been at NEMA for about a year, and the transformation in his confidence has been incredible. A year ago he was very shy and anxious about speaking or performing in front of others, often ending in tears. Now he raises his hand in class, speaks confidently, and even sees losing as a chance to learn.
Amazing place, my 8 year old loves it here. He's been going to NEMA for almost 2 years, and we've seen an amazing growth in physical strength, self-confidence and discipline.
Aadhya #Martialarts #Newenglandmartialartsathleticcenter #Teakwondo New England Martial Arts Athletic Center is an exceptional institute for those seeking to learn martial arts, particularly Taekwondo.
Hands down the BEST martial arts school! I’ll say that a little louder for the people in the back: the BEST martial arts school!! The staff is very responsive and compassionate. Master Cooper and Master Red make you feel like family. A comfortable place for all ages to learn and grow strong!
New to muay thai? Start at New England Martial Arts Athletic Center
New England Martial Arts Athletic Center comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels 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 gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at New England Martial Arts Athletic Center
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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