New England Submission Fighting

Jeff Tikos

New England Submission fighting is a place anyone of any experience level can comfortably train and learn at. The level of instruction taught by Dave and Kirik are forged from immeasurable hours of dedication each individual has given to the various fight disciplines taught at the School. Both instructors teach in an articulate manner that makes it easy for any person to digest and apply the techniques being demonstrated. Lastly, not only does NESF offer top tier instruction for disciplines that all experience-levels excel from; but the training provided will guaranteed get you into the best shape of your life, while having some of the most fun of your life.

John Oliveri

I’ve been attending NESF, off and on now, for over 25 years. The nonjudgmental environment presented the perfect setting for me to start learning. Highly skilled instructors made for a safe and enjoyable experience. An overall great place, filled with great people!

Ross Pratt

Dave is very knowledgeable in jujitsu, and all grappling arts, a good school to begin, friendly environment, egos are not allowed

Kyle Turner

NESF is not a typical place where you may have to fear getting hurt, or be afraid your skill level or needs won’t be considered. I lived those feelings of walking into this unknown gym with that fear, and the fear of going up against skilled strangers. Having lived it, going into NESF for the first time, I assure you this is a gym where you can find whatever level of challenge you are looking for, while being welcomed, supported, and built up the entire way. You learn quickly that those strangers are your teammates, and that this is a place of learning your potential, strengths, weaknesses, discipline, and even getting ready for competition if you so choose to pursue it. Dave’s invaluable experience, and humble and powerful teachings not only strengthen you, but enlighten you, while Kirik’s knowledge and classes motivate you. I am forever a lucky man to have found the NESF family in that back corner of West Street. Words can’t really describe the amount of positivity and character building that Dave and the NESF family brought into my life. But I will try to describe it by saying I entered those walls a certain type of person, and left there the best version of myself. And to this day almost 10 years later I feel confident and lucky knowing that I can still say I have a family there. Dave devoted many weekends to me to help me hone my skills, and led me to 5 amateur victories. He was always in my corner. Selfless, dedicated, and supportive are understatements. I urge that if you want to explore what true potential you have and to test your limits, this should be your first and last stop. With Much Love, Respect, and Gratitude, Kyle, Champ