Boston Submission Fighting
About
Boston Submission Fighting offers comprehensive training in multiple martial arts disciplines including MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and wrestling. The gym features clean, well-maintained facilities that include a dedicated workout area, creating an environment where members can focus on developing their skills across different combat sports. Coaches like Dave and Jake bring deep technical knowledge to their instruction, with particular expertise in No-Gi jiu jitsu and wrestling techniques that they adapt to individual body types and sparring scenarios.
Members consistently describe a welcoming community where both coaches and experienced practitioners actively support newcomers. Reviews highlight how the gym prioritizes safety while maintaining challenging and engaging training sessions that help students build confidence and see tangible improvement. The atmosphere is noted as exceptionally friendly and approachable, with blue and upper belts regularly offering guidance to those just starting their martial arts journey. This combination of skilled instruction and supportive community makes the gym appealing to both first-time martial artists and those looking to advance their existing skills.
Many members report that training here has become a fulfilling hobby that they plan to continue long-term. The positive experience extends beyond technical development to include personal growth, with multiple reviewers mentioning increased confidence and enjoyment from every session. The gym's ability to balance serious skill development with a fun, encouraging environment appears to be a key factor in member satisfaction and retention.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the exceptionally welcoming and friendly atmosphere where everyone from coaches to upper belts actively helps newcomers learn. They highlight coaches Dave and Jake specifically for their technical knowledge, patience in teaching grappling and MMA skills, and ability to adapt techniques to different body types. Reviewers mention clean facilities with a gym area, challenging but fun training sessions that prioritize safety, and significant personal benefits including increased confidence. No negative feedback appears in the reviews, with multiple members describing this as one of their best life experiences and expressing sadness about eventually leaving.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Alex Trainor
7 months ago
In just a few short months I learned a ton about jiu jitsu at NESF. Everybody there is super welcoming and friendly, and I had a great time at every session. My favorite classes were learning No-Gi jiu jitsu with Dave and wrestling with Jake. It has been really fulfilling learning a martial art, it’s given me a lot more confidence and is a hobby I want to continue, so I definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested!!
Edwin Bai
a month ago
ive been training here for about a year and there is literally nothing to complain about. facilities are super clean, instructors are really skilled and good at prioritizing safety, and training is always challenging but fun. everybody here is super nice and approachable, and the blue and upper belts are always happy to give pointers and help newcomers learn. im gonna hate leaving this gym when i graduate college
Gabriel Juan
3 weeks ago
One of the best experiences I have ever had in my life. The coaches are very good people, and very knowledgeable. The students are also very good people, all polite and everybody is trying to help you. I hope to comeback one day
AJ Ramey
2 months ago
I couldn't say enough good things about this gym if I tried. The people in the gym are extremely kind and welcoming. The coaches make it a super fun environment where you can really work on your skills and improve.
Sebastien Fournier
8 months ago
The community at NESF Boston is very kind and welcoming. Both Coach Dave and Jake are very knowledgeable in the mechanics of certain techniques and how to adjust based on your body type and different sparring scenarios. They are also very patient in teaching grappling and MMA skills and give you a challenge while making you feel like you're getting better. The facility is very clean and comes with a gym. If this is your first time trying out martial arts or you want to improve your skills, I definitely would recommend coming to NESF Boston!
Contact
965 Massachusetts Ave #102, Arlington, MA 02476, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 1:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM