Any places near cambridge?

[Landon DuMar]

I am starting school in about a week
Does anybody know of the nearest jiujitsu gym? Possibly mma?

There's a few good schools in Boston. I do some cross-training at TapouT in the North End, I would highly recommend them. There's also Wai Kru, Kenny Florian's place, Sit Yod Tong, Combat Sports, Gracie Barra, BMAC, and more probably that I don't know off the top of my head.

[Landon DuMar]

I refuse to be hooked into a meaningless internet arguement. However, I would really like to know your reasoning behind opening a school. What qualifications do you have? How many years have you personally trained in a martial art? These are not accusations, just a request for more information.
I've personally taught at schools where children and adults were checked for weapons before entering. I've instructed police departments in 3 states. All of this before age 15. I've literally given decades of my life to martial arts and still question my ability to operate a school. I'm just curious as to your background sir.

I don't think he's opening a school, I think he was saying he starting school, i.e. college.

[HerbChao]

I would like to get in on this. I'm starting at Lesley in the fall, and would love to work with some local people.

Sure thing, we've got a Google group going (I need to check myself on when our next practice is). Kinda tough with the end of summer approaching.....congrats on starting at Lesley btw!!!!

[Tony "The Goods" Garcia]

I don't think he's opening a school, I think he was saying he starting school, i.e. college.

Damnit, now I really feel like a dumbass. Sorry guys it was a bad day.

[Landon DuMar]

Sure thing, we've got a Google group going (I need to check myself on when our next practice is). Kinda tough with the end of summer approaching.....congrats on starting at Lesley btw!!!!

Great. Send me that info. I might not be able to make it out there to train with you guys until I move out there from the burbs in the beg. of sept., but send me the google group info here or via PM.

[Mario Lopez Alvarez]

There's a few good schools in Boston. I do some cross-training at TapouT in the North End, I would highly recommend them. There's also Wai Kru, Kenny Florian's place, Sit Yod Tong, Combat Sports, Gracie Barra, BMAC, and more probably that I don't know off the top of my head.

I used to train at Wai Kru and that place is legit (at least when I was there). The Tap Out center is run by the same guy, Kru John. John "Doomsday" Howard trains with the. The guy who was the head jiu jitsu instructor, Alex Costa, broke off and started his own school (Gracie Barra on Newberry st). If you're just gonna do jiu jitsu I'd go train with Alex. The dude is awesome! Super knowledgable and he cares a bunch about his students.

Other than those, like the dude said there is Florian's in Brookline. Dan Simmler also has a school but im not sure where it's at.

Good luck!

[Landon DuMar]

Simmler is in Worcester

[Corky]

Thx everybody i just moved to mass about a week ago and i am starting to get things settled down

[HerbChao]

That reminds me, how are things in MA now Corky? Fun place to live eh?

[Chris Herzog]

Corky's been gone a while and wont be coming back.