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    Welcome to NESF!

    Welcome to the oldest MMA school in Massachusetts in continuous operation; we offer instruction in MMA, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and wrestling for adults of all ages, plus a complete youth program.


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    Thanks for checking us out, and …

    Welcome to NESF!

    Welcome to the oldest MMA school in Massachusetts in continuous operation; we offer instruction in MMA, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and wrestling for adults of all ages, plus a complete youth program.


    Try a FREE week!

    Contact Us

  • Home
    Thanks for checking us out, and …

    Welcome to NESF!

    Welcome to the oldest MMA school in Massachusetts in continuous operation; we offer instruction in MMA, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and wrestling for adults of all ages, plus a complete youth program.


    Try a FREE week!

    Contact Us


Training for adults

NESF offers over 18 classes per week for adults, in jiu-jitsu, MMA, kickboxing, and wrestling. Plus, full members get access to the facility 24/7/365.

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Training for kids

The NESF youth program offers classes in jiu-jitsu and in kickboxing, for ages 8-14, with a great deal of individual attention.

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Mixed
Martial
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Kirik Jenness


About our founder

Co-founder Kirik Jenness is the World MMA Awards’ 2022 Lifetime Achievement winner, with an introduction from UFC president Dana White (watch here). Broadcast on ESPN, it’s the most prestigious award event in mixed martial arts.

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Why join?


People start and stay with martial arts for a wide variety of reasons.

CONFIDENCE

95%

COMMUNITY

85%

CONDITIONING

65%

SELF-DEFENSE

75%

Confidence

MMA training helps build confidence via increasing fitness, improving mental health, relieving stress, overcoming challenges, setting and achieving goals, and developing skills that contribute to self-assurance.

Conditioning

Martial arts practice is an engaging way to stay physically active and improve overall fitness. Further, NESF offers combat sports specific training equipment including Battle Ropes, Bulgarian Bags, Slam Balls, Sand Bags, TRX suspension, and much more.

Community

MMA schools invariably foster a sense of community and camaraderie among students, as the shared experience of training results in mutual appreciation and friendship, typically bridging the divisions that separate us.

Self-Defense

Many begin MMA training with the primary goal of learning techniques to defend oneself, should avoidance and de-escalation strategies prove inadequate.


Our classes

NESF offers classes in jiu-jitsu, MMA, kickboxing, and wrestling, with a notable emphasis on conditioning, plus open mats.


Jiu-Jitsu

6-9 pm on Mon, Wed, Fri

Created in Japan, refined in Brazil, and popularized globally in the USA, jiu-jitsu relies on technique and leverage over strength.


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Mixed Martial Arts

6-9 pm on Tues

Mixed martial arts draws the publicly-proven most effective techniques, tactics, and strategies from all martial arts and combat sports.


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Kickboxing

6-9 pm on Thur, 10 am on Sat

The standup striking program at NESF draws from western boxing, muay Thai, karate, and sanda, among other disciplines.


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Wrestling

6-9 pm on Wed, Fri

Humanity’s oldest sport is the most important base for mixed martial arts, as it controls where the fight takes place.


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Open Mat

8-9 pm on Mon-Fri, Sat 1-3 pm

A profound amount of progress comes not from learning new material and drilling, but from going live in a controlled fashion.


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Youth Program

5-6 pm on Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur

The NESF youth program offers small group classes for ages 8-14, offering instruction in both jiu-jitsu and striking.


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Jenny Wilson

Bruce Buffer

Where better to learn mixed martial arts than from the best people who both live and breathe MMA. I highly recommend that all who live in the area check out New England Submission Fighting, and train with the pros!


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Theresa Webb

Alicia Pillion

I love this place more than words could ever describe. It is the perfect environment to learn as a beginner or someone who is more experienced. Everybody is really nice and non-judgmental, so you feel quite comfortable, no matter your skill level. I love the variety in styles (wrestling, MMA, standup, jiu jitsu) so there is really something for everybody. I have seen so much personal growth in myself since starting at NESF. If you have a personal goal you would like to achieve, the instructors will work with you to help you achieve it. Everybody should go here! You will not regret it.


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Devon Lane

John Oliveiri

I’ve been attending NESF, off and on now, for over 25 years. The nonjudgmental environment presented the perfect setting for me to start learning. Highly-skilled instructors make for a safe and enjoyable experience. An overall great place, filled with great, great people!


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NESF Blog

Check out articles on the state of the arts, both locally and globally.

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Get your FREE Week

For those without the background to tell if this martial arts program is the right fit, we highly recommend you try a free week, and no cost, with no obligation.

Click HERE to sign up for your FREE week.

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