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Amherst Martial Arts

Amherst Martial Arts

White Barn Studios, 20 Dickinson St, Amherst, MA 01002, Amherst, Massachusetts

+1 413-512-1370
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Established 1991

Taekwondo
Women-Only Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Taekwondo
  • Women-Only Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Supportive and skilled instructors
  • Warm, inclusive community atmosphere
  • Effective at building confidence and motor skills in children and adults
  • Inclusive, gender-neutral non-macho environment
  • Stable, accessible pricing (rates unchanged for years)
  • Virtual classes available during lockdown
  • High-demand summer camp with guaranteed spots for students

Testimonials

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Excellent

"My kids attend to that class and the teacher. are very nice I love it there"

- sundarii Moreira

via Google

9/6/2023

Excellent

"Amherst Martial Arts is now offering virtual classes (for the duration of the lockdown), and they are excellent. Highly recommended! Amherst Martial Arts is a wonderful and distinctive Tae Kwon Do (Korean Karate) studio. The head, or sabumnim, of the studio, or dojang, is Annie Schwarz, a 4th degr..." Read more

- Michael Ash

via Google

5/7/2020

Excellent

"I trained under Sabumnim Annie for several years while I was at UMass. She's an excellent instructor, and I'd highly recommend her studio."

- Jeremy P.

via Google

9/10/2019

5.0

(5 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 6-7PM
  • Tuesday: 5:30-6:30PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 4-5PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

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Annie Schwarz

Head Coach, Sabumnim

Founder of Amherst Martial Arts in 1991 and head instructor. A supportive 4th-degree black belt who builds confidence, self-reliance and camaraderie among students of all ages.

Certifications:

  • 4th degree black belt

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