Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Martial Arts School in Stoughton, MA
Founded in 2002 by Ben Menzinger, New England Martial Arts & Fitness Center (NEMA) has established itself as a trusted destination for comprehensive martial arts training in Stoughton, MA. With over two decades of experience, our programs integrate Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu to provide well-rounded instruction for students of all ages. Our low-key, disciplined environment prioritizes physical fitness, self-defense mastery, and character development, fostering confidence and resilience in children, teens, and adults.Backed by decades of combined teaching expertise, we emphasize personalized attention, measurable progress through our belt system, and a supportive community that values respect, discipline, and nonviolence. Our facility maintains rigorous safety standards while offering flexible training options including virtual classes and specialized programs for different age groups.
Services
Kids Martial Arts
Teen Self-Defense
Adult MMA Training
Virtual Classes
Kickboxing Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined martial arts expertise across multiple disciplines
- Our low-stress environment accommodates all skill levels from beginners to advanced students
- We provide personalized attention with small class sizes and individualized instruction
- Our programs develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, and character simultaneously
- We maintain rigorous safety protocols while offering flexible training options
What people say
Great instructor
Family-friendly atmosphere
Effective self-defense training
Patient teaching style
Positive confidence building
Services
Kids Martial Arts
Our Little Dragons program for ages 4-6 combines fun activities with basic martial arts instruction. We teach age-appropriate techniques while emphasizing positive reinforcement, physical development, and foundational self-defense skills. The curriculum builds coordination, focus, and confidence through structured play and progressive training.
Teen Self-Defense
Junior Dragons classes for ages 7-12 integrate traditional Tae Kwon Do with modern techniques from Boxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu. Our character development focus builds self-confidence, respect, and discipline while teaching practical self-defense skills in a supportive environment that combats bullying.
Adult MMA Training
Our adult program combines cutting-edge MMA techniques with traditional martial arts fundamentals. Students learn striking, grappling, and self-defense in a low-pressure environment that emphasizes personal growth, physical fitness, and practical self-protection skills for real-world situations.
Virtual Classes
Live virtual classes through Facebook Live offer flexible training options with the same expert instruction. Available for all age groups at scheduled times, these sessions maintain our quality standards while providing convenient access to our martial arts curriculum.
Kickboxing Lessons
Specialized kickboxing instruction focuses on cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and stress relief. These classes incorporate warm-up exercises, technique drills, and conditioning routines that improve physical fitness while teaching effective self-defense techniques in a friendly atmosphere.
People
Ben Menzinger
Owner/Instructor
Ben Menzinger has practiced and taught martial arts for over 20 years. He founded New England Martial Arts & Fitness Center in 2002 to share his expertise in Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu. With a focus on personalized instruction and character development, Ben creates a supportive learning environment that emphasizes safety, discipline, and practical self-defense skills for students of all ages.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu in a comprehensive program that develops well-rounded martial artists.
Do you offer classes for different age groups?
Yes, we provide specialized programs for Little Dragons (4-6), Junior Dragons (7-12), teens, and adults with age-appropriate instruction.
What are the benefits of martial arts training?
Our training improves physical fitness, self-defense skills, confidence, discipline, reflexes, and provides effective bullying prevention strategies.
Are virtual classes available?
Yes, we offer live virtual classes through Facebook Live on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 4:30pm and Saturdays at 10:30am.
What safety measures are in place?
We follow all state and federal guidelines with mask requirements, social distancing, enhanced cleaning protocols, and limited class sizes for safety.
