Kids Martial Arts
Kids Martial Arts
Children & teensWe help kids reach new heights and develop a love for everything that makes them so special.
Build Discipline and Leadership Through Fitness and Self Defense
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai & Kids Martial Arts in Norwood, MA
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai & Kids Martial Arts in Norwood, MA. Build discipline and leadership through fitness, self-improvement, and self-defense — for every age and experience level.
- 2005
- Est.
- Black Belt
- Head Instructor
- All Ages
- Kids & Adults
Programs
Find the right mat for you
From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · Gi & No-Gi
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
All levels · adultsMaximize your power and strengthen your core with the art of champions — Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Muay Thai
All levels · adultsA challenging workout that elevates your mind, body, and spirit — burn calories with a mix of cardio, muscle toning, and conditioning.
About
Why train at Connors Martial Arts Academy
Connors Martial Arts Academy offers fitness and self-defense programs that build character and self-confidence. All ages can enjoy Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai. Martial arts is a vehicle for character development and self improvement — teamwork and character are prioritized over competition and ego, which leads to transformative results. Our top priority is guidance and offering students the structure and tools needed to reach new heights. Whether your goal is fitness, self improvement, or self defense, our easy-to-learn curriculum is designed to accommodate everyone, regardless of size or experience. Connors Martial Arts Academy has trained students from beginners to competitive black belts since 2005.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At Connors Martial Arts Academy, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.
Coaches
Learn from people who care
John Connors
3rd-Degree Black BeltHead instructor and founder. Professor Connors grew up in Roslindale, graduated from The Roxbury Latin School in 1981, and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Harvard University. He began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in January 1999 and received his black belt in October 2006 from Roberto Maia at Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — he is currently a three-stripe black belt. John has owned and operated his own jiu jitsu academy since July 2005 and has studied Muay Thai kickboxing since 2006 at the Sityodtong Academy in Somerville, MA. He has dedicated his life to coaching, working with both children and adults in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts.
Schedule
Weekly class schedule
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
Schedule coming soon — reach out and we'll get you booked into your first class.
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Life on the mats
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Contact
Come train with us
Questions before your first class? Reach out — we're happy to help.
- Address
- 59 Davis Ave, 2nd Floor, Norwood, MA 02062
- Phone
- (617) 285-2401
- john@dedhamjj.com
Free trial
7 Free Classes. Zero Pressure.
No contract. No commitment. Just come train with us for a week and see what modern grappling instruction feels like. If it's not for you, no hard feelings.
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