Checkmate Self Defense

My husband (review below) joined Checkmate several years ago. His decision to do that has really changed our whole family.
Martial arts is not my area of expertise, so it’s hard for me to speak to that aspect of this business, but what I see in the people who train here is a close relationship between student dedication and instructor support. Everyone gets out what they put in, but nobody wants anybody to put in less than their best. Rank is merit-​based, but nobody thinks for a minute that a beginner can’t teach everybody something new. The people who train here come from all walks of life, reside in all types of bodies, have all different levels of natural ability, and excel at very different things. These differences are parlayed into strength as a whole group. The instructors build friendships, teams, and family. This philosophy sets them apart and keeps satisfied students coming back.
What started with my husband wanting to get back into training has turned into much more. We are all part of the Checkmate family now. Our two daughters take Judo, my husband continues with the Jujitsu program, and our young son and I are welcome observers, always encouraged to be a part of what’s going on in every way.
Checkmate is an excellent experience.

AMAZING gym! I have had the good fortune of training here on a few occasions for special events and all I can say is if you live in the Manchester area, this is THE place to train. Instructors are knowledgeable, the school and facility is immaculate, and everyone from the higher belts down are super friendly. If you are looking to add martial arts to your life you ant go wrong with Checkmate! I have been training and competing in Brazilian jiu-​jitsu and judo for 14 years and have seen many schools and traveled all around the world training. People in Manchester area are very lucky to have a quality school like this in their back yards!

Checkmate teaches self defense, mostly Jujitsu (small circle), Judo, some kick boxing and mixed martial arts training (separate classes /​instructors). I’ve been training there for a few years, lost 50 lbs, and made a big improvement in my life.
It is casual, informal, supportive, geared to the individual. Focus is on self defense that’s reasonable, effective and safe. The head instructor has a 5^th degree black belt, and his top student is a 2^nd degree black belt, and with Manchester PD and fire arms instructor.

The best of both worlds! Small classes, personal attention, experienced instructors, great pricing!