Institute of Combative Arts

"I highly recommend David and Combative Arts in Quincy because they provide high level instruction on various disciplines of marital arts. David’s background in marital arts is impressive where he served in the U.S. Army for eight years and was a combative instructor for our soldiers. He is also a certified Gracie Jiu-jitsu (GJJ) instructor where he trained under the tutelage of Rener and Ryron Gracie. I am a student of GJJ and David teaches all of his students with a priority placed on safety and then quality instruction. I learn so much each and every class. The other students are also helpful and supportive of each other. If you want to level up your jiu-jitsu or combative game I strongly recommend joining the community at David’s dojo because the instruction and camaraderie are next level."

"I’m glad I signed up here. I was looking for a new skill to learn, have not practiced martial arts in a long time, and I used to wrestle in high school. It’s a kind and friendly establishment that welcomes you with a smile and teaches you how to defend yourself in a street fight. This is not an “MMA” gym. You don’t have to worry about going too fast or with too much resistance. David teaches you step by step, at a slow steady pace so you can fully understand the technique and can always ask questions. Everyone there is willing to help you and you can practice any technique before the class lesson begins. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu also has online videos so you can practice at home with the same information from class."

"Love the atmosphere. The instructors are great, the people are great, and it's like a family atmosphere. No egos, no drama. Best jiu jitsu gym to learn proper technique."

"Great place to learn SELF DEFENSE TRADIATIOAL GRACIE JIU JITSU. Organization offers other martial arts such as Karate - and Eskirma/Arnis. Great place to begin your JIU JITSU JOURNEY AS YOU WILL LEARN ALL OF THE TRADITIOAL TECHNIQUES where STRIKING IS ALLOWED. Self defense gym Technique gym Welcoming enviourment"

"I am a professor of movement studies at the University of Connecticut for the past 15 years. I have been practicing Martial Arts of various forms for more than 30 years I hold two Black Belts and was a Golden Gloves Boxer as well as a Wrestler. Initially I came to Jujitsu as a young man and got wailed on in my first class by an Instructor. I walked out feeling like a tenderized piece of meat and an injured shoulder to boot. I consider my self to be a fairly tough guy, but I gotta go to work tomorrow! I can say hands down that the Gracie family has created one of the most practical ground fighting systems I have in countered. David, Dereck , and Dan are all exceptional teachers who are not interested in training meat heads.The atmosphere is fun and diligent with a family atmosphere . This is a special place In the Boston area to improve and protect your self. I recommend it highly if you are interested in Martial Study of both Jujitsu and Escrima. Come check us out in Quincy and Dedham!"