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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in Massachusetts

18 of the 894 martial arts schools we track in Massachusetts have filipino martial arts & hema training. Full listings for every city are on the Massachusetts page.

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894schools statewide

This section features martial arts academies offering instruction in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Arnis) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). These specialized disciplines focus on weapon-based combat including rattan sticks, knives, longswords, and rapiers based on regional traditions and historical combat treatises. Before enrolling, confirm whether the school emphasizes full-contact sparring, technical reconstruction, or practical self-defense.

Amesbury 1

  1. Wuxia Martial Arts Center

    14 Cedar St, Amesbury, MA 01913-1831

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Amesbury

Auburn 1

  1. Dragon Gate Kung Fu Academy

    Everybodys Fitness Center, 441 Southbridge St, Auburn, MA 01501-2404

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Auburn

Boston 1

  1. Combat Sports Boston

    261 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114-1802

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Boston

Cambridge 1

  1. American Martial Arts Center

    36 Spinelli Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138-1064

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Cambridge

Dartmouth 1

  1. SBG East Coast

    125 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747-1282

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Dartmouth

Dracut 1

  1. Rising Storm Karate Dracut

    101 Broadway Rd, Dracut, MA 01826-4000

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Dracut

Easthampton 1

  1. The Leopard School of Martial Arts

    156 Northampton St, Easthampton, MA 01027

    Sundays at 4pm

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Website All Easthampton

Greenfield 1

  1. J. R. Roy Martial Arts

    1 Osgood St, Greenfield, MA 01301

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Greenfield

Hopedale 1

  1. Phoenix Martial Arts

    60 Mellen St, Hopedale, MA 01747-1522

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Hopedale

Ipswich 1

  1. Mark Warner's Professional Martial Arts Academy

    43 Market St, Ipswich, MA 01938-2212

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website

Lexington 1

  1. Allan Azoff Martial Arts Academy

    177 Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420-4422

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lexington

Leyden 1

  1. J. R. Roy Martial Arts Studio

    515 Brattleboro Rd, Leyden, MA 01337

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Middleboro 1

  1. Budo Karate Academy

    67 Everett St, Middleboro, MA 02346-2065

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Middleboro

Quincy 1

  1. Institute of Combative Arts

    5 Grossman St, Quincy, MA 02169-6449

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Quincy

Salem 1

  1. Martial Arts Research Institute

    53 Mason St, Salem, MA 01970-2264

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Salem

Stow 1

  1. Ethereal Arts Self Defense

    118 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775-1190

    Mon 12:00pm-9:30pm, Tue 3:30pm-9:30pm, Wed 12:00pm-10:00pm, Thu 3:30pm-9:30pm, Fri 3:30pm-9:00pm, Sat 10:00am-1:30pm

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Stow

Waltham 1

  1. United Shaolin Kempo Karate

    422 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Waltham

Watertown 1

  1. Athena School of Arms

    125 Walnut St, Watertown, MA 02472-4043

    Monday, Wednesday: 6:30PM-9:00PM

    Website All Watertown
Safety gear investment: While intro lessons usually provide loaner equipment, full participation in contact sparring requires buying personal protective gear costing $200 to $500 within the first two months.

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Good to know

How much do FMA and HEMA classes cost in the US?

Monthly membership fees typically range from $100 to $180 for standard group classes meeting two to three times per week. Individual drop-in sessions average $20 to $35, while private instruction generally costs $60 to $120 per hour.

What gear do I need for my first FMA or HEMA class?

Beginners need basic athletic clothes, athletic shoes, and a water bottle, as most academies provide loaner rattan sticks, wooden trainers, or synthetic swords. Within 30 to 60 days, students are expected to buy a 350N fencing mask, padded gloves, and personal weapons.

What is the primary difference between FMA and HEMA?

Filipino Martial Arts center on fluid stick-and-blade drills, close-quarters knife tactics, and empty-hand applications derived from Southeast Asian warfare. HEMA focuses on reconstructing European martial systems from 14th–17th century manuscripts, concentrating on weapons like the longsword, rapier, and sidesword.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Massachusetts can browse 18 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Massachusetts should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 18 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.