Ive done various forms of martial arts on and off for over twenty years, and this school is by far the best Ive trained at. The instructors are tremendously knowledgeable, and incredibly committed to their students. I joined in September 2017 with several chronic injuries, and Ive received so much support in dealing with them - both in terms of movements and healing to do, and in terms of keeping me motivated and continuing to train. The other students are welcoming and encouraging, and its been amazing to be part of this community.

Training has changed the lens of which I view life. The movements are challenging and I’ve never felt my body move this way — ever! I’ve gained confidence, and feel more comfortable with being able to defend myself in any given situation. I’d recommend the school of Oom Yung Doe to anyone looking to improve! It’s a challenge for sure, but one that’s been worth it every step of the way.

Oom Yung Doe is a wonderful place to learn martial arts. I joined OYD in September 2017 and have loved it since. I have grown both physically and mentally. I have become stronger, flexible and lost quite a bit of weight. I have also become much more disciplined and positive. The instructors here are really motivating and supportive. It’s fun to train with the people that come here. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get a good workout and learn some cool martial arts.

Update: Ive been training at Oom Yung Doe for a little over a year now. The woman who walked in to the school then would never have thought my current self was possible.The chronic illness that had improved in two weeks is now completely gone. (I couldnt work or even be on my own safely for 9 years, this is a HUGE for me.) My scoliosis is decreasing, my back is strong and flexible in ways I never imagined possible. I am in by far the best shape of my life, Im flexible, my balance has dramatically improved. Not only my body but my mind is healing. I am learning how to help myself through everything from everyday dips in mood to long term change like healing PTSD.Thats really the magic at Oom Yung Doe-- the movements become a toolkit to help you improve your life, and the instructors know and understand these tools beautifully. Want to lose weight? Gain discipline? Tame anxiety? Sleep better? Feel more joy? Control chronic pain? You will learn here.This school honestly gave my life back and then so much more. It is a one stop shop for community, fitness, mindfulness, self improvement, and entertainment. I cant say enough, you just have to stop by and try it for yourself..........................I started at Oom Yung Doe a little over two weeks ago. Since then I have seen dramatic and positive changes in almost every aspect of my life. Physically, the chronic illness I have been battling for 8 years has improved. I am stronger and more flexible, my balance is far better, and my reflexes are sharpened. My lifelong back pain has also almost entirely resolved— which is startling given that I have spent years working with physical therapists and chiropractors with no gains.The balanced, thoughtful, and personally tailored approach is something I have never seen elsewhere and makes Oom Yung Doe absolutely accessible to people of all ages and abilities. The instructors are knowledgeable and caring, and the space is beautiful.

Great space, great instructors. The school is clean and inviting, and big enough to run a few classes in at once. Instructors there are knowledgeable and skilled in all the martial arts they teach. Good feel and a great challenge!

Started my Oom Yung Doe training 11 months ago. Wasnt in a good place personally and was fortunate enough to randomly meet a man and after a few minutes of speaking, challenged me to consider traditional martial arts training. Having played sports my whole life, all I knew was weight lifting and doing cardio, never did I think Id entertain this idea. After perusing the website I decided to give it a try. All it took was one class and I was hooked! My body has begun to undergo a transformation. I can move in ways I never thought would be possible. I have a newfound self confidence that has impacted both my personal and professional life. My home school is Somerville but as a student youre welcome to drop in any school in the area that best fits your schedule. Are you searching for something to give you a deeper appreciation for life? Do you want to understand your own self on a deeper level? Are you someone who has been struggling with your overall wellness? Do you feel your physical ability has become stagnant? Or, are you simply intrigued enough to want to learn more? For me, stepping out of my comfort zone and becoming a student of Oom Yung Doe was the best decision Ive ever made and truly changed my life.

I love training in Oom Yung Doe. I get complete internal and external development as well as good self-defense. My mind, body, and spirit have grown so much through this training, I would recommend it to anyone who wants more than just an average life.

Beautiful studio space, knowledgable instructors, amazing results. I have nothing but positive things to say about this school, and the OYD community in general. I found this training 2 years ago, and I am so happy that I did. Not only am I physically fit, I feel incredible mentally. This practice gave me the skills and tools I needed to combat anxiety, boost my confidence, and overall just live a happier, more productive life.

It is an amazing place to be. Their passion as well as their dedication makes the practice become a light in the day. I am grateful to have found this place, and I hope more people have the privilege to join.

Update: Initially wrote this for the N. Cambridge school. N. Cambridge has since merged with the Somerville school. Still stand by my review. Somerville has been just as welcoming and the majority of Instructors are the same.I’ve been a student at Oom Yung Doe N. Cambridge for about three months.#MeToo first brought me to Oom Yung Doe. In need of a restorative something or other to recoup my waning confidence, a women’s self defense class seemed a prudent choice.After a few weeks of Saturday afternoon classes, sure I was beginning to feel a bit more confident. But not just confident, happier, and calmer than I’d been in a long time. An unexpected plot twist.It was after one lesson in particular that the head instructor began speaking about the merits of training. How it influences all parts of your life. He said it was great to be able to remain calm and focused under physical attack, but that we would find this calm and focus transferred into all areas of our lives. Work, relationships, friendships, etc. My plot twist had resurfaced.After a considerably rough couple of years, I couldn’t let this just be for my spare Saturdays. I needed this. I decided to become a full time student. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made.This, I cannot say enough about, these are good teachers. They are infinitely patient (I’ve tested this. Like a lot.), they challenge you just enough, and if you don’t understand something they’ll explain it six different ways until you do instead of making you feel two feet tall.These instructors know their stuff (I’ve tried to stump em. Imma keep tryin’ though.), they’re quick to laugh, and they genuinely care. About a month in, my poor knees began whingeing. I received weekly texts from the Instructor inquiring as to how I was doing and giving me bits of advice on stretching and strengthening exercises. The amount of time and support they dedicate to their students really sets them apart.They’re also keenly aware of how intricately intertwined the mind and body are. When you go prodding one, the other is bound to turn up like a bad penny. They take it in stride when it does. You don’t get the, “There’s no crying in baseball!” speech. Seems like they’ve been there; they get it.I will also add that the personal awareness that I’ve had in these short few months has been tremendous and given me more food for thought than I ever anticipated. I thought I was going in there to learn to punch things. Happily and I’ll admit, often times begrudgingly I walk out with way more insight into myself each day.I’ve been welcomed into a beautiful little community at OYD and I will forever be grateful.

A great place to practice, as well as a focused and dedicated community. I would highly recommend!

Okay....lets say youre over 60, like me. And lets say your horribly out of shape, like me. And lets say your knees hurt, your hips hurt, your shoulder hurts....your HAIR hurts, all just like mine do. And lets say youre not thrilled with the idea of joining a gym because you know youll just pay for it and use it a few times, then start slacking off and eventually just stop going.....kind of like I felt back in April. Okay....heres a plan: Give this school a try!! Trust me....I was as skeptical as anyone when I first walked through their front door 8 months ago. But you know what? Ive lost over 70 pounds in 2018, and I can directly attribute at LEAST 35 pounds of that to Oom Yung Doe. I go to class two or three times a week, I get some really good, low-impact cardio and strength-training while Im there, Im getting out of the house in the evening and meeting some new and interesting people, and yes, Ive learned a few self-defense skills along the way!! I wont lie to you....I still have aches and pains in ALL of my joints, but Im feeling those aches and pains WAYYY less these days, and all my achey joints are WAYYY more flexible these days (I no longer fear having a heart attack every time I bend over to tie my shoes!!) Im sleeping better, Im generally moving around through my days MUCH more comfortably, and people at work tell me Im a whole lot easier to get along with in recent months (I didnt even know there was a problem, but I guess I was getting a bit crabby in my old age!!) And my lung power!! Wow....what a difference 8 months of these classes has made!! And let me take a moment to talk about the instructors......theyre AMAZING. Every one of them is well-qualified to teach, and every one of them are friendly, easy-to-work-with, and just totally attentive to my special needs as the Old Fat Guy in the room!! No one is judging me except me, and theyre always very, very careful to never allow me to get ahead of myself, or do anything that goes beyond the limits of what my own body will allow me to do. They all take steps and issue guidance to help me progress in my skills.....WITHOUT HURTING MYSELF. This is a school I heartily recommend to anyone like me, who wants to find a non-gym way to look and feel younger and stronger, while having some real fun and meeting very nice and interesting people along the way!!

Come in and meet an instructor! Theyre approachable and can help you build confidence and mental discipline.

Your life will change forever once you enter these doors. Highly recommended.

I love oom yung doe from the moment you walk in it’s hard not to have a cheesy smile on your face. The training I have received from oom yung doe has changed me more than I could have ever thought possible. I have changed not only physically but mentally I have never felt better in my life. Besides my personal growth I am always amazed by the amazing people that run this school and the amazing people that attend. This community is something I never knew I needed, but I’m beyond grateful I found it.

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