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Forged BJJ Krav Maga Self Defense Martial Arts Academy

Forged BJJ Krav Maga Self Defense Martial Arts Academy

41 Mason St # 1, Salem, MA 01970, Salem, Massachusetts

+1 978-745-8511
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Boxing
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Karate
Kickboxing
Kids Self-Defense
Krav Maga
Self-Defense Fundamentals

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Boxing
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Karate
  • Kickboxing
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • Krav Maga
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly staff
  • Supportive community
  • Clean facility
  • Inclusive atmosphere
  • Family environment
  • Diverse classes
  • Quality instruction
  • Positive culture
  • Personalized attention
  • Structured curriculum
  • Motivating coaches

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

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Excellent

"Dennis and his team have a phenomenal school. Awesome instruction, great culture, and one of the longest standing schools in the region. Definitely check them out if you’re in the Salem Massachusetts area."

- Bushido Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

via Google

5/4/2025

Excellent

"Popped in for a day, very reasonable pricing for out of towners! Everyone is very friendly , the gym is clean and neat. Class is structured in games and they’re super fun while also practical in use. I really enjoyed my time learning and training I would highly recommend training here with this grou..." Read more

- Carlos McCabe

via Google

6/1/2024

Excellent

"I just started training at Forged. The coaches and students were all super welcoming. After the first lesson, I was hooked. So hooked and positive about the place that I brought my teen age son. He left with the same initial impression ,so now this is something we are both doing for individual defen..." Read more

- David Kimbro

via Google

6/1/2023

4.9

(149 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 2-8:30PM
  • Tuesday: 11AM-8:30PM
  • Wednesday: 2-9PM
  • Thursday: 11AM-8:30PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9-11:30AM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

D

Dennis

Head Coach

D

Damien

Coach

J

Jess

Coach

Z

Zack

Coach

M

Matt

Coach

A

Alan

Coach

P

Pam

Coach

D

Damon

Coach

Location

Amenities

  • Clean and neat gym
  • Inclusive and family-friendly environment

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