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Body Mind Systems, Stoneham
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Stoneham, Massachusetts
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bodymindsystems.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 781-279-1400
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend this for you, your kids or anyone you care about that could really benefit from the physical and mental development that this type of training provides.”
“I was in the children’s class for most of my childhood, and I moved onto the adult class almost two years ago.”
“The first time I trained it was from 1994/96 to 1997/98.”
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What students say
“As I struggled to learn to walk again without severe pain, I found passionate and patient instructors, and nonjudgmental fellow students.”
“They aren’t a “gym”, they are a school and at the same time a family.”
“After just a few weeks of training, my then 6-year old daughter noticed how much I was enjoying myself and she started the kids class.”
“Practicing at Body Mind has given our kids more awareness of their body, more confidence, and has grown their skills in centering and focusing their energy and concentration.”
From the reviews
I am very pleased with my training at the Body Mind Systems School of Martial Arts. I will not call it a karate school, or even a martial arts school. You learn about martial arts in this school; and how it can impact you in your daily life as well as how the various martial arts that you learn in this school can help…
On September 29, 2022, at 54 years old, I made a commitment to change my life by becoming a Harmony Arts student at BMS. I walked into BMS with a physically weak body and an exhausted mind. I was not sure what to expect but I felt drawn to be there.
I have tried many physical and mental practices over the years and nothing can compare to my experience training at Body Mind Systems. I had no prior martial arts experience when I started and no idea what to expect, but I was at a crossroads facing challenges in life and knew it was time for change.
We have been so glad to be a part of Body Mind's youth/kids classes for the last 3 years. My oldest has enjoyed his time training and growing his skill with friends and our youngest was thrilled to get to join his older brother this year.
New to Karate? Start at Body Mind Systems, Stoneham
Body Mind Systems, Stoneham comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Body Mind Systems, Stoneham
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.
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