Defensive Edge Martial Arts
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Defensive Edge is a family-friendly martial arts and fitness academy in Wakefield, Massachusetts, teaching since 1999. Kids and adults train in separate programs covering Brazilian jiu-jitsu in gi and no-gi, Muay Thai, MMA, boxing, wrestling and Reality Martial Arts self-defense, plus a high-intensity FightFIT conditioning class. The BJJ program is affiliated with Team Forsa and registered with the IBJJF, and the Muay Thai program is certified under Kru Ciano Delucia. The roughly 5,000 square foot facility has two matted floors, an MMA cage, a boxing ring, a weights area, a kids' play area and off-street parking. Members who want to compete can join the fight team or youth demo team.
- Address
- 18 Del Carmine Street, Wakefield, MA 01880, USA
- Sports
- Jiu Jitsu · Muay Thai · Kickboxing · Wrestling · MMA · Boxing
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
- Affiliation
- USBJJF, Team Forsa, Joe Lewis Fighting Systems, iCAT, Kru Ciano Delucia (Muay Thai) and F5 MMA Fight Team
- Founded
- 1999
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Women-only classes
- Competition team
- Fight team
- Open mat
Your first visit
- Trial
- Intro offer · US$20.00
- Beginners
- No experience needed · From age 4
Timetable this week
Monday
BeginnersKidsages 4–6
Kidsages 7–13
Beginners
Kidsages 7–13
Kidsages 7–13Striking
Women only
Beginners
Tuesday
Kidsages 7–13
Kidsages 7–13
Kidsages 7–13
Wednesday
BeginnersKidsages 4–6
Kidsages 7–13
Kidsages 7–13
Kids
CompetitionKidsBy invitation
Women only
Thursday
Women only
Kidsages 7–13
Kidsages 7–13
Kidsages 7–13
Friday
No-GiKidsages 7–13
BeginnersKidsages 4–6
Kidsages 7–13
Women only
Technique
Boxing
Competition
Saturday
BeginnersKidsages 4–6
Kidsages 7–13
Kidsages 7–13
Jiu Jitsu
Prices
valid 2 weeks
US$20.00From the gym's website, checked 5 October 2026.
Coaches
- Josh Johnson
Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Rick Alford
CoachOther
- Larry Ruisi
Head coachOther
- Dave Lyons
Head coachMuay Thai
- Ciano Delucia
Head coachMuay Thai
- Brandon Montella
Head coachBoxing
- Jake Stats
Head coach
- Mikey Titus
Head coach
- Fernanda Araujo
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Michelle Marques
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Dana Sharpton
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Phil Colangelo
CoachJiu Jitsu · Blue BeltMuay Thai
- Anthony Tedesco
CoachMuay Thai
- Tyler Lopinsky
CoachMuay Thai
- Pat Irwin
CoachJiu Jitsu · Blue BeltMuay Thai
- Mike Bulger
CoachBoxingMMA
- Robbie Boyle
CoachMMA
- Calvin Dalton
CoachWrestling · College
- Steve Polidoro
CoachOther
- John Cardone
CoachOther
- Max Casa
CoachJiu Jitsu · Blue BeltMuay Thai
- Steve Devincent
Assistant coachJiu Jitsu
Facilities
- Cage
- Ring
- Weights area
- Lockers
- Parking
- Gear shop
Contact
- Website
- https://defensive-edge.com
- @defensiveedge
Questions about Defensive Edge Martial Arts
Where is Defensive Edge Martial Arts?
Defensive Edge Martial Arts is at 18 Del Carmine Street, Wakefield, MA 01880, USA.
Which sports does Defensive Edge Martial Arts teach?
Defensive Edge Martial Arts is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling, MMA and Boxing.
Can I try Defensive Edge Martial Arts before joining?
Yes. Defensive Edge Martial Arts has an intro offer for US$20.00.
When are the beginner classes at Defensive Edge Martial Arts?
Defensive Edge Martial Arts runs classes open to beginners on Monday 16:00, Monday 16:45 and Monday 17:15.
How much does Defensive Edge Martial Arts cost?
Prices at Defensive Edge Martial Arts: 2-Week Trial: US$20.00.
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