Montpelier Martial Arts is a martial arts group based in central Vermont, offering affordable training in a safe, traditional environment. Its programs include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, no-gi grappling, Wing Chun Gung Fu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and self-defense. The school frames martial arts as a path to personal growth and self-protection, emphasizing progress in one’s own abilities rather than competition with others. It serves students pursuing their individual martial arts goals and encourages steady development through training.

Instructors Sue Arbogast and Mike Pologruto each have more than 40 years of experience across several martial arts. Both have trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1996 and hold the rank of fifth-degree black belt under Julio Fernandez, president of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu United States Association. Montpelier Martial Arts is located at 652 Granger Road in Berlin, Vermont. Prospective students can check the class schedule for current days and times or contact the school by phone or email to learn more about its classes.