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Body Mind Systems Martial Arts Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in West Roxbury, Massachusetts

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
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  • Website & schedule bodymindsystems.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 617-327-5100

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 12–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–9:30 pm
Thursday 12–2 pm, 6–8:30 pm
Friday 4:30–8 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–1:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Body Mind Systems Martial Arts Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 19 mentions

“Edit - August 2021 - In addition to what I wrote above (which is still valid two years later), my two oldest children attend the children's and junior's programs at BMS.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Body Mind Systems Martial Arts Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 3 mentions

“The children's karate program has been so beneficial for my son, teaching him self-discipline, building strength and learning the fundamentals of karate.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“It's been very easy to communicate with the instructors and we love the sense of community between the members.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“The children's karate program has been so beneficial for my son, teaching him self-discipline, building strength and learning the fundamentals of karate.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 14 mentions

“The children's karate program has been so beneficial for my son, teaching him self-discipline, building strength and learning the fundamentals of karate.”

From the reviews

I've been training here for over a year and I could not be happier. The instructors are highly knowledgeable, and it is quite clear from watching them move, and hold positions, that they are all well-trained, and also care about each student's individual growth.

★★★★★ — Jordan, Aug 2021

My two children have been taking lessons here for a few months and absolutely love their classes and instructors. I was wary at first that their enthusiasm would fade but they look forward to each class and is one of the few times they will actually hurry out the door because they don't want to miss a minute of class.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Sep 2021

My two daughters started training over a year ago and have had so much fun attending the classes! They've gained confidence and strength, and are always telling me about what they learned once they come back. Though it is a rigorous workout, it's always lighthearted.

★★★★★ — Pascale, Sep 2022

I have been going here for a couple of years and I love it. I was initially set to do a trial class on my own but I brought my fiance with me and he took to it as well.

★★★★★ — Mara, Feb 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Body Mind Systems Martial Arts Center

Body Mind Systems Martial Arts Center comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first taekwondo class at Body Mind Systems Martial Arts Center

Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Body Mind Systems Martial Arts Center

1739 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA02132

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