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Authentic Karate Training Center

5 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Peabody, Massachusetts

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule authentickaratetrainingcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 978-536-0900

Hours

Monday 2–8:30 pm
Tuesday 2–8:30 pm
Wednesday 2–8:30 pm
Thursday 2–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 8 am–1:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Authentic Karate Training Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 43 mentions

“His focus for the younger kids is on them learning to do their personal best, rather than being competitive or comparing themselves to others.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Not only is my son learning self-defense, this dojo has instilled confidence in my son and has also helped him to hone leadership skills and self-discipline.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Authentic Karate Training Center — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Not only is my son learning self-defense, this dojo has instilled confidence in my son and has also helped him to hone leadership skills and self-discipline.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 89 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Sensei Chip & Sensei Andrew are incredibly patient and kind with all the students, while also being firm and direct.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Kimberly are very welcoming and motivate the children to do their best, they are respectful towards both students and parents and they make classes so much fun!”

friendly, respectful dojo 10 mentions

“Kimberly are very welcoming and motivate the children to do their best, they are respectful towards both students and parents and they make classes so much fun!”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“They teach them fundamentals of karate but also fundamentals of life.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“As parents, we drive in into our kids to always be polite and respectful. We love coming here where they have the same values and teach the kids the same ways.”

traditional style & affiliation 25 mentions

“My 11-year old daughter joined the Authentic Karate Training Center over a year ago and has had an extremely positive experience.”

From the reviews

I signed up my son a couple of years ago and could not be more pleased. Since my son started at the Authentic Karate Training Center he's become a lot more confident and outgoing. Sensei and Ms.

★★★★★ — A., Sep 2017

I can’t say enough good things about Chip and his team at Authentic Karate. My 5 year old has been taking karate there for over a year now and it has been a wonderful experience for him.

★★★★★ — Sasha, Feb 2023

My 11-year old daughter joined the Authentic Karate Training Center over a year ago and has had an extremely positive experience. Not only is the Training Center diligent about teaching each karate move properly, it is also diligent about holding its students to a high level of personal conduct.

★★★★★ — Amy, Dec 2018

If you are looking to have your child enrolled in a dojo, look no further. Authentic Karate has been a tremendous find for our family. Both of our daughters (ages 7 and 4) attend Authentic Karate and we have been impressed every step of the way.

★★★★★ — Jacqueline, Sep 2021

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Your first Karate class at Authentic Karate Training Center

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Authentic Karate Training Center

83 Pine St #5, Peabody, MA01960

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