Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy

"Real World Self-Protection, Fitness, Championship Teams, and Personal Growth!"

Defensive Edge is a unique, family friendly martial arts school that offers 5 World Class Martial Arts programs under one roof.  At Defensive Edge, we maintain traditional values in character (self discipline, respect, patience, integrity and courtesy) but utilize modern techniques and training to strengthen both mind and body. Our unique approach helps our students realize remarkable improvements in health, academic performance, careers, relationships and true confidence.

Professional Instruction Leading the Way.

Defensive Edge Instructors are leaders in the field of Martial Arts Training.   Our team of expert instructors consists of World Champions, National Directors and Founders of renowned Martial Arts and Character Development Programs being taught throughout the Martial Arts Industry.  Our instructors are highly trained in multiple disciplines of Martial Arts including:  iCAT (Integrated Combative Arts Training), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sento,  Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA, Israeli Haganah, Krav Maga and Kali.

Our head instructors are full-time instructors completely dedicated to creating the very best Martial Arts Education on the planet.  Our slogan is "The Evolution of Martial Arts".  Through constant research and development, we are proud to offer our students outstanding results in fitness, self defense and personal growth in shorter time than ever before.  Our students learn to persevere and develop an indomitable spirit that will continue over their lifetime through goal setting, motivation, self discipline and positive reinforcement.

Our Adult and Kids Small Circle Jujitsu & iCAT are headed by Defensive Edge founder and reality martial arts expert Rick Alford.  Rick Alford has created specialized Children's Martial Arts Classes for ages 4 and up that bring out the best in every child.

Our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling programs are led by BJJ World Champion and North East representative of the American Top Team, Andre "Dedeco" Almeida.  MMA and BJJ are sport based martial arts that have become the fastest growing sport in the World thanks to organizations like the UFC, Pride and the WEC.

Our Muay Thai (Thai Kick Boxing) is a sport based martial art that improves the striking aspect of sport fighting competition. Ciano Delucia heads our Muay Thai classes and he brings your striking and fitness far beyond your expectations.

Call us at 781-245-0250 to set up a free 2 week trial session to see how our programs can bring out the blackbelt in you!

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If your looking for martial arts like Karate, Kung Fu, Judo, Krav Maga, Tae Kwon Do or Jujitsu, call us to schedule a FREE 2 WEEK trial session for you and a friend.  Give your family the EDGE!  The DEFENSIVE EDGE!