# EP Martial Arts > East Providence, United States ## Overview **Name:** EP Martial Arts **Description:** Originally founded in September 2012 as Sanshou Fighting & Fitness by longtime training partners Bart Axelrod, Ariel "Ty" Wesley and Wayne Dickinson of Celtic Judo, the school later renamed itself East Providence (EP) Martial Arts to open its doors more broadly. Its curriculum spans Sanda kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Krav Maga, Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do & Kali, catch wrestling and MMA, alongside youth programs for kids and teens. Head BJJ instructor Marco Ferrer trained under Tim Burrill and also holds a Judo brown belt from Wayne Dickinson. Students have gone on to compete in local and national tournaments. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 345 Taunton Ave, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914 East Providence, RI 02914, United States **Phone:** (401) 489-3189 **Email:** info@epmartialarts.com **Website:** https://www.epmartialarts.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://instagram.com/epmartialarts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epmartialarts ## Programs ### Judo **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Monday: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Wednesday: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ### Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Tuesday: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM - Wednesday: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM - Thursday: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ### Mixed Martial Arts **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Classes:** - Tuesday: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM - Friday: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Sunday: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ### Kids Martial Arts **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** kids **Classes:** - Tuesday: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM - Thursday: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ### Wrestling **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Classes:** - Saturday: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM --- **Last Updated:** October 15, 2026 **Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/rhode-island/east-providence/ep-martial-arts)