Wachusett Martial Arts and MMA Center

Wachusett Martial Arts and MMA Center Experienced instructors putting relationships over numbers for 20 years. He is the creator of SGS MMA.

We teach confidence, discipline, practical self-defense, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a welcoming environment where students of all ages can learn, grow, and challenge themselves. Owner Paul Lombardi is a fifth degree Black Belt in Ken-Ryu Kenpo and Wo Zhu Ken- Ryu Karate. Paul has a Master Degree and has been a police officer for sixteen years.

BJJ is a strange hobby when you really think about it.You voluntarily spend your evening trying to solve problems while ...
09/10/2026

BJJ is a strange hobby when you really think about it.

You voluntarily spend your evening trying to solve problems while another human being is actively creating new problems for you.

You finally figure something out.

Then somebody better than you immediately exposes the next five things you don't know.

And somehow...

you can't wait to come back.

That's part of what makes jiu-jitsu different from a normal workout.

There's always a problem to solve.

A position to understand.

A technique to improve.

A person whose game forces you to learn something different.

You can train for years and still leave class thinking:

"Well... apparently I need to work on that."

😂

That's BJJ.

And that's probably why so many people get hooked on it.

Wachusett Martial Arts BJJ
Monday & Wednesday | 7:00–8:30 PM

🎬 WMA MOVIE TRIVIA IS BACK.There are certain moments in movie history that everyone remembers.And then there is whatever...
09/09/2026

🎬 WMA MOVIE TRIVIA IS BACK.

There are certain moments in movie history that everyone remembers.

And then there is whatever the hell Scott and Paul are doing here. 😂

We have recreated another cinematic masterpiece for this week's WMA Movie Trivia.

Your job is simple:

NAME THE MOVIE.

Put your answer in the comments.

And because apparently Nick didn't even know this when he won...

YES. THERE IS A PRIZE.

🏆 The winner gets a $10 Dunkin' gift card.

We'll draw one winner from the correct answers and Josie will be back with the official announcement.

What movie are Scott and Paul recreating?

👇 Answers below.

There are plenty of ways to exercise.Walk on a treadmill.Ride a bike.Lift weights.Take a fitness class.They're all good....
09/08/2026

There are plenty of ways to exercise.

Walk on a treadmill.

Ride a bike.

Lift weights.

Take a fitness class.

They're all good.

But one of the things we like about martial arts is that while you're getting the workout, you're also learning something.

That's a big part of what we're building with daytime SGS at WMA.

You're moving.

You're working.

You're learning striking.

You're learning how to grapple.

You're learning escapes and control.

You're learning practical self-defense.

And because you're concentrating on what you're doing, sometimes you don't realize how much work you're actually getting until class is over.

You don't have to be a fighter.

You don't have to already know martial arts.

You just have to be willing to learn.

SGS — Strike. Grapple. Submit.

Tuesday — 9:30 AM
Saturday — 10:00 AM

One class each week — $75/month
Both classes — $99/month

We're building our first group now and our goal is simple:

10 people.

If this sounds like a more interesting way to exercise, email [email protected] and ask us about SGS.

09/07/2026

🎬 MOVIE TRIVIA WINNER — MOANA! 🌊🐔

We’re a couple days late with this one. Between Labor Day weekend, running around, and Josie’s lacrosse schedule, the Movie Trivia Department at WMA has been operating a little behind schedule. 😂

But Josie took a break from lacrosse practice today to make the official announcement.

This week’s movie was Moana, and the boat snack was none other than Hei Hei. 🐔

And our winner is...

🏆 ALLISON CURRAN!

That makes WIN #2 for Allison, who is apparently taking this whole $10 Dunkin’ gift card thing pretty seriously. 😂☕

Congratulations, Allison!

And to everyone else...

We love our regular trivia crew, but COME ON PEOPLE.

It is still basically the same handful of people playing every single week. 😂

There is a $10 Dunkin’ gift card on the line.

We give you a clue.
You make a guess.
Josie announces the winner.

This is not supposed to be difficult.

New movie coming this week. Somebody new please come take their shot. 🎬🍿

P.S. — WMA is CLOSED tonight for Labor Day. No classes Monday, September 7. Enjoy the holiday and we’ll see everyone back at the dojo tomorrow

One of the underrated things about martial arts is that you spend a lot of time doing things you're not very good at.You...
09/07/2026

One of the underrated things about martial arts is that you spend a lot of time doing things you're not very good at.

You learn a technique.

It feels awkward.

You screw it up.

Someone shows you again.

You get a little better.

Then they teach you something else and the whole process starts over.

And that's actually a pretty useful thing to practice.

Kids experience it.

Adults experience it.

Black belts experience it.

There is always another technique, another position or another problem to figure out.

The goal isn't to never struggle.

It's to get more comfortable working through the struggle.

That's one of our favorite things about martial arts.

Nine days.On September 14, we begin two new chapters at WMA.Our new Kids Karate year and Confidence Program begins.BJJ F...
09/05/2026

Nine days.

On September 14, we begin two new chapters at WMA.

Our new Kids Karate year and Confidence Program begins.

BJJ Foundations begins.

One is built around kids learning martial arts while practicing confidence, focus, discipline, respect and resilience.

The other gives new BJJ students a place to stop wondering whether they'd like jiu-jitsu and actually learn it.

Different ages. Different programs. Same rule:

You don't have to be good before you begin.

You begin so you can get better.

If September was going to be the month somebody in your family finally tried martial arts, now is a good time to have the conversation.

Message WMA or visit wachusettma.com.

We realize something.When we say we're starting SGS classes, most people have absolutely no idea what we're talking abou...
09/04/2026

We realize something.

When we say we're starting SGS classes, most people have absolutely no idea what we're talking about.

Fair enough.

SGS stands for:

STRIKE. GRAPPLE. SUBMIT.

Paul developed the system by combining his traditional martial arts background with MMA and his experience in law enforcement and defensive tactics.

If MMA asks, “How do I become a more complete fighter?”

SGS asks a slightly different question:

“What skills would I want if I actually had to protect myself or someone I love?”

So we train across different ranges.

Striking.

Takedowns.

Grappling.

Ground control.

Escapes.

Submissions.

Practical self-defense.

Multiple disciplines but all based on an easily accessible form of self defense that anyone can master.

And because you're actually moving and training, you're getting a pretty good workout at the same time.

This isn't about preparing people for a cage fight.

It's about helping ordinary men and women become fitter, more capable and harder to overwhelm.

Our first daytime classes are starting September 15th:

TUESDAY — 9:30 AM

SATURDAY — 10:00 AM

$75/month for one class each week

$99/month for both

We're looking for the first 10 people who want to build this group with us.

No experience required.

Email [email protected] to learn more.

A lot of people are interested in BJJ right up until they imagine walking into their first class.So here's what we want ...
09/03/2026

A lot of people are interested in BJJ right up until they imagine walking into their first class.

So here's what we want beginners to know.

Nobody expects you to know the terminology.

Nobody expects you to understand every position.

Nobody expects you to keep up with someone who has trained for years.

Your job on day one is much simpler:

Show up.
Listen.
Learn a few things.
Ask questions.
Come back.

That's it.

Our BJJ Foundations program begins September 14. If you've been watching from a distance because starting feels intimidating, this is exactly the kind of starting point we've built it for.

Want to know what to wear, what class is like or whether it's a fit for you? Send us a message. We'll answer the question before we ask you to sign up.

Paul went to Florida for the week.Paul loves Disney.We were left unsupervised.You can probably see where this is going.W...
09/02/2026

Paul went to Florida for the week.

Paul loves Disney.

We were left unsupervised.

You can probably see where this is going.

WMA MOVIE TRIVIA - PAUL-WENT-TO-FLORIDA EDITION

Three clues:

🌊 A demigod
🐔 A chicken with absolutely no survival instincts
🍗 "Boat snack."

Name the movie.

Bonus question: Who is the "boat snack"?

We've been warning people about this.Try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and there's a very real chance you'll start thinking about ...
09/01/2026

We've been warning people about this.

Try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and there's a very real chance you'll start thinking about it all the time.

Apparently,it spreads to the pets, too.

Brian's cats have now skipped BJJ Foundations entirely and gone straight to live rolling.

Technique needs work. Intensity is excellent. Respect for the tap is questionable. I

If you've been thinking about trying BJJ yourself, our BJJ Foundations program starts September 14.

You do not need experience.
You do not need to be in shape first.
You do not need to practice on your pets.

You just need to start.

Questions? Message us or visit wachusettma.com.

Address

81 Main Street
Rutland, MA
01543

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 8am - 11am

Telephone

+15088862628

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