Body Mind Systems, West Roxbury

"I’ve been attending classes for half a year now and this place is awesome. I’ve gotten so much stronger. Not to mention time in class takes me away from my problems and calms my anxiety. The instructors are attentive to your specific goals and will push you past what you think you are able to do. Everyone is also super nice!! Highly recommend:)"

"My two daughters started training over a year ago and have had so much fun attending the classes! They've gained confidence and strength, and are always telling me about what they learned once they come back. Though it is a rigorous workout, it's always lighthearted. They look forward to the classes and go several times a week. Instructor Alex, in particular, is a very fun teacher. Instructors Alicia and John are also great and very kind people! My daughters have made many friends in the class. They feel safe and respected at the school and we've recommended it to other parents."

"My two children have been taking lessons here for a few months and absolutely love their classes and instructors. I was wary at first that their enthusiasm would fade but they look forward to each class and is one of the few times they will actually hurry out the door because they don't want to miss a minute of class. They've learned to cooperate more with each other since classes have started and my older one has been more patient with the younger one in teaching him the new moves they've learned. It's been very easy to communicate with the instructors and we love the sense of community between the members."

"The children's karate program has been so beneficial for my son, teaching him self-discipline, building strength and learning the fundamentals of karate. He looks forward to the classes and likes all of the instructors. Once he started attending classes again in-person, his school teacher commented on how much better behaved he was - to which he credited his time at karate. Great program and I'd recommend it to any parent this is looking for an outlet for their high energy children."

"I think there are perceived images of martial arts that tend to shy parents away from enrolling their kids. My son has been training here for about 4 years; we have learned to not only appreciate the physical component, but also the values that I find other sports and activities don't emphasize: discipline, respect, confidence and focus. The Body Mind Systems team is great with kids (Instructor Alex is awesome!), bringing a teaching style that blends having fun with the right dose of strictness."