Be careful in this place. Kirik is cool, but they got some wrestler meat head filled with ego. Everything is alright as long as he “wins.” Otherwise, prepare to be injured by one of his bitch moves. BTW, he’s apparently trained most of his life, but never had the balls to step in the ring.

Great gym with extremely knowledgeable trainers!!! They are ready willing and able to train all skill levels, ages and genders! If you are willing to learn, you will recieve appropriate level training for the goals you are trying to achieve. As a woman, I have found that the staff, as well as the great group of guys who train here, have always been willing to work with me without hesistation! I have never been made to feel out of place in a rather “male dominated” sport. They are very much welcoming and i have always felt comfortable there! I encourage everyone interested in learning the sport or in gaining valuable self-defense techniques to stop in and check the place out!

Been training here since February and my ground game and standup have progressed by leaps and bounds thanks to Dave Roy and his tough and effective methods. Anyone who lives in Western Ma and wants to train for either competition or building a good base should look here.

I have been training here for 4 or 5 years now and can honestly say that the learning environment here is great. Classes during the school year can get pretty big sometimes, but the trainers are always there to answer questions, give feedback etc. Throughout drilling and learning/demonstrating new techniques.

The wide range of students is also really cool. A lot of very cool, humble and often talented training partners who are willing and able to work with people at all levels of the sport.

If you’re at all interested in learning mms and/or grappling and you’re in the amherst or northampton region, come check this place out.

It really doesn’t get better than this. I have trained at 5 different schools now, and can say A) NESF is the most affordable and B) You will not find a better team of instructors than Kirik and Dave. Between the two of them they know everything you need to really get started and enter the intermediate and advanced levels of MMA and Jiu Jitsu. No trainers are more attentive and responsive, and are part of a small group of instructors that actually practice WITH YOU and go at your level instead of either barking orders from the side or just dominating you so you know who is boss.

Like I said, does not get better than this.

Dave Roy is a fantastic trainer and training partner. Everyone can learn a thing or two as Dave has been training more than most people have been alive.

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I have been training martial arts for about 20 years, I have had the oppurtunity to train with a lot of different people though the years, The environment at nesf is very friendly and comfortable, The coaches are very knowledgeable in all areas of mma and I never stop learning different aspects of the game, the training partners are great and are always there to help bring your skills to the next level.I highly reccemend checking nesf out.

Awesome place. Just started training there a month ago.