Nov
19
to Nov 20
May
22
1:00 PM13:00
Spring Black Belt Test
Spring Black Belt Test
Join us as our students test for their 1st Dan Black Belt in the spring of 2021. The test will began at 1pm (time and date subject to change), but our doors will open at 12:30pm.
This event is open to the community, streaming live and in-person, though at this time, we do ask that you contact us ahead of time to let us know how many of you will be attending in person. We will be streaming this live on our Facebook Page.
Depending on the Massachusetts Governor and the status of COVID-19, we may change our position on allowing the community in to witness this test in-person at any time.
Dec
21
to Jan 1
Virtual Winter Camp (Ages 7-10)
Join us Dec, 21st through Jan, 1st for our Virtual Winter Camp for children ages 7-10.
Children will learn the basics of Martial Arts and self defense through ZOOM classes led by Master Childs-Lee. Students will also have access to trivia, activities and puzzles to do with family and friends through Google classroom.
This 2 week camp aims to keep kids active during winter break, while building self esteem, self confidence and teaching them how to set and achieve goals. This also gives them an opportunity to connect with other kids interested in Martial Arts and make more friends.
If your child, or children, is interested in our 2 week Virtual Winter Camp, please fill out the form below and you will receive a PayPal invoice to complete payment.
Dec
19
1:00 PM13:00
Winter Black Belt Test
Winter Black Belt Test
Join us Saturday, December 19th as our student tests for his 1st Dan Black Belt Test. Time and Date are subject to change. We plan to have this event streamed live on our Facebook Page, pending permission from the family. We would love for the community to join us as we celebrate our Student’s achievement.
Michael Doherty
testing for his 1st Degree Black Belt
At this time, we will only be streaming the test live on our Facebook Page (pending permission). Only a limited amount of family members of the student testing will be allowed to watch in-person. Masks are still required.
Nov
30
5:30 PM17:30
November Monthly Test
November Test
For students of MAIB, tonight is the night they test for their next belt. After many hours of hard work and practice, these students will demonstrate their knowledge and skill in front of MAIB’s Masters and Instructors.
To MAIB Students:
Check with the Masters and/or Instructors to see who if you are eligible to test this month. If you are, please pick up a test application at the school or email us for the online application. Test fees are $50, and must be paid in advance to MAIB (cash, credit, or PayPal).
Oct
3
to Oct 31
Self-Defense Workshops
Self-Defense Workshops
supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Join MAIB every Saturday in the month of October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Open to all ages and genders, the workshops will be hosted simultaneously online and in-person.
Workshops are 1:15pm to 2:45pm, followed by a Q&A session. Social Distancing restrictions will be followed. Pre-registration is required. Click HERE to pre-register. We are asking a minimum donation of $10 per session & person.
Proceeds will be donated to a local organization(s) working towards the healing of breast cancer patients, survivors and their families.
Next Workshop: Saturday, Oct 17 @ 1:15pm
Following Workshops: Saturday, Oct 24 & Saturday, Oct 31 @ 1:15pm
Aug
12
10:00 AM10:00
Online: Community Senior Fitness Class
For those 60 years old or older, this community class is a great way to strengthen key muscle groups that support independent living, all while having fun! You will develop your sense of balance, strength and overall confidence. For the time being, this is a online class, that meets on the following days:
Monday 10am
Tuesday 1pm (starting Aug 18th, 2020)
Wednesday 10am
Thursday 1pm (starting Aug 20th, 2020)
To Register:
A drop-in class is $5, or you can purchase a Baker’s Dozen Special which gives 13 classes for a one-time payment of $60. If you are interested in signing up for the class, please click HERE to contact us.
May
30
8:00 AM08:00
Synergies of the Martial Arts Seminar
Synergies of the Martial Arts Seminar
Our Annual Seminar brings together different styles of Martial Arts from all over the world to your front doorstep. If you've ever been interested in Martial Arts, this is a chance to explore several different styles of Martial Arts - no experience needed!
Attendees will get a chance to talk to a martial artists of various styles and ranks in between trying the martial arts training for themselves.
UPDATE: 2/5/2020
The registration form has been finalized and the itinerary has been settled. This year’s seminar will feature South County schools of the Martial Arts, giving locals and visitors alike an introduction into what is available in Berkshire County. This year, we are featuring the following:
Bagua and Xing-yi style, taught by Sifu JP Magenis of Berkshire Internal Arts
Boxing, taught by Genève Brossard of Berkshire Boxing Club
Taekwondo Competition Poomsae, taught by Master Erica Linthorst
More information will be available shortly
Call, visit or use our event registration page for more information.
May
2
10:00 AM10:00
Open House
Join Us on Saturday, May 2nd at 10am for our Pop-Up Open House event. Observe MAIB students and Instructors as they are led through classes. Introduce yourself to MAIB and Taekwondo Culture. Talk to students of all ages about their path through Martial Arts.
Information on what visitors will be seeing will be available.
Apr
7
3:00 PM15:00
Taekwondo Online with Master Childs
This class is for ORANGE BELTS and HIGHER BELTS only.
By separating the belt ranks, we aim to deliver a more focused online class for the students. We hope to be able to spend more time with the lower level students, making sure they understand the techniques and curriculum.
Students may attend as many online classes as they want, as we temporarily waving the 2 classes per week minimum for all enrollment programs.
Apr
7
2:00 PM14:00
Beginners' Taekwondo Online with Master Childs
This online class is for WHITE BELTS and YELLOW BELTS only.
By separating the belt ranks, we aim to deliver a more focused online class for the students. We hope to be able to spend more time with the lower level students, making sure they understand the techniques and curriculum.
Students may attend as many online classes as they want, as we temporarily waving the 2 classes per week minimum for all enrollment programs.
Apr
6
5:00 PM17:00
Taekwondo Online with Instructor Julia Britell
Available to all MAIB students, join us as we host an Taekwondo Online. Students may attend as many online classes as they want, as we temporarily waving the 2 classes per week minimum for all enrollment programs.
Apr
1
6:00 PM18:00
Black Belt Online Class
Available to all MAIB Black Belts, join us as we host an online Taekwondo class. Students may attend as many online classes as they want, as we temporarily waving the 2 classes per week minimum for all enrollment programs.
This week’s schedule (March 30th through April April 4th) has been posted under our programs & schedules drop down menu (or just click here).
Keep an eye on your email for links to the zoom class when they are made available.
Apr
1
4:30 PM16:30
Online Zoom Class
Available to all MAIB students, join us as we host an online Taekwondo class. Students may attend as many online classes as they want, as we temporarily waving the 2 classes per week minimum for all enrollment programs.
This week’s schedule (March 30th through April April 4th) has been posted under our programs & schedules drop down menu (or just click here).
Keep an eye on your email for links to the zoom class when they are made available.
Mar
30
4:30 PM16:30
Online Zoom Class
Available to all MAIB students, join us as we host an online Taekwondo class. Students may attend as many online classes as they want, as we temporarily waving the 2 classes per week minimum for all enrollment programs. This week’s schedule (March 30th through April April 4th) has been posted under our programs & schedules drop down menu (or just click here).
Keep an eye on your email for links to the zoom class when they are made available.
Mar
7
10:00 AM10:00
Open House
Join Us on Saturday, November 9th at 10am for our Pop-Up Open House event. Observe MAIB students and Instructors as they are led through classes. Introduce yourself to MAIB and Taekwondo Culture. Talk to students of all ages about their path through Martial Arts.
Information on what visitors are watching will be available.
Jan
27
5:30 PM17:30
January Monthly Test/ Open House
No regular classes are held on Test days.
This Monthly Test is doubling as an Open House!
MAIB students and parents, tell your friends and family about our Open House and cheer on our MAIB students as they demonstrate their skills to achieve their next rank. Information about Taekwondo, MAIB and what guests will be watching will be available.
If a MAIB student is eligible to test or feels ready to test, make sure to speak to Grandmaster Brown, Master Childs, Master Vought, Instructor Britell or Instructor Pichard for more details and to receive the required test application.
Jan
11
11:00 AM11:00
Special Saturday Training
Special Training Saturdays are open to all levels of Black Belts. This class provides a chance for students to explore more obscure material, or be introduced to completely new curriculum. It also provides higher ranking students to study their requirements.
Jan
4
11:00 AM11:00
Instructors Class Saturday Special
Open only to Black Belts who are Training to be Instructors of MAIB. Material covered in this class covers how to teach the curriculum more effectively and efficiently to a wide range of students as well as deeper study of Black Belt material and curriculum.
Dec
23
5:30 PM17:30
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00
Pop-Up Open House
Join Us on Saturday, November 9th at 10am for our Pop-Up Open House event. Observe MAIB students and Instructors as they are led through classes. Introduce yourself to MAIB and Taekwondo Culture. Talk to students of all ages about their path through Martial Arts.
Sep
28
12:00 PM12:00
Open House @ MAIB
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
Official Re-Opening of Martial Arts of the Berkshires
Join us Saturday, September 28th at Noon to 4pm to celebrate the official re-opening of MAIB at our new location, 54 State Rd Great Barrington MA 01230. Friends, family, co-workers, classmates and strangers are welcome to attend.
You and your family and friends will be introduced to the world of Taekwondo through various demonstrations of board breaking, weapons, self-defense, sparring and more!
Special offers on class passes and programs if you sign up the day of the open house. Call or visit for more information.
Aug
24
11:00 AM11:00
Black Belt Test
Join us on Saturday, August 24th at 11am, as two of our students test for their next Black Belt Degrees;
Donny Scaglione for 2nd Dan and Julia Britell for 3rd Dan.
Friends, family, classmates, work associates and people off the street are more than welcome to attend the Black Belt Test. Please call or email ahead to let us know how many of your family and friends will be there so we can make sure to have enough seating.
Aug
10
11:00 AM11:00
First Dan Black Belt Test
Join us Saturday, August 10th at 11am as our Christodoulou Family tests for their First Degree Black Belt in the art of Taekwondo.
Friends, family, classmates, work associates and people off the street are more than welcome to attend the Black Belt Test. Please call or email ahead to let us know how many of your family and friends will be there so we can make sure to have enough seating.
Jun
29
11:00 AM11:00
Martial Arts Boot Camp
Join us Saturday. June 29th at 11am to 1pm
This Martial Arts Boot Camp is open to the community, so no need for martial arts experience, though seasoned martial artists are more than welcome too.
Our goal is to not only get your heart racing and to make sure you leave feeling great, but also to give you the basics in four interactive sessions:
Boxing Drills
Taekwondo Sparring Drills
Stick Fighting
Situational Self Defense
Call or visit us to learn more!
May
18
8:00 AM08:00
Synergies of the Martial Arts (SOMAS)
We're overjoyed to invite you to our annual Synergues of the Martial Arts (SOMAS), where you'll be introduced to four different styles of Martial Arts. This year’s "theme" is inspiring a growth mindset and what role Martial Arts has in that process. You also get to learn more about Martial Arts on a whole; How they differ and how they are similar.
Please call, visit or send us a message to find out more information or to register.
Apr
13
11:00 AM11:00
Martial Arts Boot Camp
Spring into our Martial Arts Boot Camp on Saturday, April 13th with an interactive and in depth introduction to Taekwondo and fitness.
The Boot Camp will be divided into four topics;
- Boxing Drills
- Taekwondo Sparring Drills
- Practical Self Defense Applications
- Stick Training
Each topic will last 30 mintues. Pre-registration is required, $25 per person for non-members. Click here to Pre-Register.
Apr
7
10:00 AM10:00
Martial Arts Boot Camp
Spring into fitness with our Martial Arts Boot Camp. High energy workouts will inspire a growth mindset and leave you feeling great! Sessions will cover Boxing, Taekwondo Soarring Drills, Self Defense and Stick Training.
Pre-registration is required. Please call or visit to register. $25 per person. Call, visit or click here if you have any questions or concerns.
Mar
30
11:00 AM11:00
Martial Arts Boot Camp
Spring into our Martial Arts Boot Camp on Saturday, March 30 with an interactive and in depth introduction to Taekwondo and fitness.
The Boot Camp will be divided into four topics;
- Boxing Drills
- Taekwondo Sparring Drills
- Practical Self Defense Applications
- Stick Training
Each topic will last 30 mintues. Pre-registration is required, $25 per person for non-members. Click here to Pre-Register.
Dec
23
to Jan 1