Villari's Martial Arts and Wellness
Celebrating 20 Years on State St.! 

Are you stressed, and looking for a healthy solution? Would you like to feel stronger, safer, more confident, and more connected to your body? Do you want to get active, but don’t know where to start? Do you enjoy learning new skills?   At Villari’s Martial Arts and Wellness, our goal is to help you achieve your goals. Have you noticed that when you feel good in your body, you carry yourself differently and see the world differently? We have, and that’s why our motto is “Balanced Body, Balanced Life.”   Shaolin Kempo Karate   SKK is a comprehensive, accessible and practical martial arts system for self defense and personal development. Improve strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and confidence in a welcoming, supportive setting.   A main benefit of the dojo for me is peer pressure. When I'm on an exercise bike or treadmill, no one but me knows if I cheat and quit early. But once I walk through the dojo door, there's no way I'm walking out of that class early in front of all my friends. Another benefit for me is interest factor. Exercise bikes are boring. Learning sweet self defense moves is captivating.   Dave, 43   SKK is a safe, full-body workout that is appropriate for beginners and safe for people of all ages and ability levels.   I've had a number of twisted knees starting from 1973 and continuing through 2002. I have been unable to straighten or bend my left knee to maximum angulation my entire adult life. I have swum, run, skied, hiked and biked but the knee would only go so far. Enter SKK and the exercise regiment has enabled me to bend my knee again to the point where I could play little league catcher!! It's incredible. It's not about belts for me anymore although I like to learn and practice self defense. It is the return of mobility and the ability to be as good if not better conditioned as when I was in my youth. I love it!!   Don the Dragon , 55   We have been offering world class instruction in Martial Arts for 25 years both here and in Montreal, CANADA. We look forward to introducing the world of martial arts to you! Try a FREE class of Shaolin Kempo Karate.   Master Kickboxing   Our kickboxing classes are designed for students who want a more intense aerobic workout. This class has no contact with partners, but students practice power striking on heavy bags. All our kickboxing instructors are trained in Shaolin Kempo Karate, so you learn real martial arts applications with every move.   Kickboxing at Villari's gave me the intensity and fun I was looking for in a work out.  The casual atmosphere and friendly community create a great environment for working out.  After a year of kickboxing I am visibly more toned and muscular.  I love the fact that I am working hard while learning a new skill related to self defense.  Put simply, it is really hard, in a good way, and fun! Veronica, 26 Try a FREE class of Master Kickboxing.   Pilates   Pilates classes are challenging yet gentle classes that build strength and flexibility from the inside out. Great for releasing stress, tension and even pain!   Pilates is great! My flexibility has improved and my core is getting stronger with every class. It is a good way to start the day. Also, the instructor is very helpful and takes the time to make sure I'm doing the exercises correctly. Katie, 23 Try a FREE class of Pilates!   S.A.F.E.—Women’s Self Defense   Women’s self defense is about more than fighting back. It’s about understanding the everyday realities of women’s lives in our society, and empowering ourselves to keep control of our own bodies. As a woman-run martial arts school, we offer the best of both worlds with a program designed by 6th degree black belt Master Mary Murphy and her daughter, 2nd degree black belt and sexual assault prevention activist.   The SAFE class was so much fun, I took it twice! It's very informative and I was comfortable working in a group of all women. Everything I learned was simple, yet I know it will be very effective if I ever need to use it. SAFE is unique because I could practice my defense on an actual person and get on the spot feedback to improve my techniques.   Kris, 24 *You can hire us to teach self defense workshops at your workplace, school or home. Call 251-7755 for more information!   Energy Medicine   Energy Medicine is a holistic therapy that teaches techniques for balancing the energy body in order to bring balance to the broader system of body and mind. Classes and individual sessions available.   See www.BalanceYourEnergies.com for class schedule and registration information, or call 251-7755 for a free assessment via phone!