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Callahan's Karate Studio Inc

5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Bedford, Massachusetts

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 callahanskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 781-275-1199

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 2:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 11 am–8:30 pm
Friday 2:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 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 Callahan's Karate Studio Inc, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 30 mentions

“We've been going the whole family to Callahan's Karate for several years now, and I highly recommend it for kids, teens and adults.”

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🐉 Little Dragons 5 mentions

“I started as a Little Dragon at the age of three, and I could not be more grateful for the extremely inspiring community that I grew up in.”

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Teens 4 mentions

“We've been going the whole family to Callahan's Karate for several years now, and I highly recommend it for kids, teens and adults.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“On top of teaching self defense the fitness aspect keeps our kids active and committed.”

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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 Callahan's Karate Studio Inc — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“On top of teaching self defense the fitness aspect keeps our kids active and committed.”

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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 47 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Karate has been amazing for all of us; the great instructors, the values and lessons, the physical exercise, the self discipline and many more benefits from karate.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“They are so welcoming when you arrive and they remember such specific things about people and make the students feel so good when they are greeted.”

friendly, respectful dojo 31 mentions

“I highly recommend Callahan's Karate as it not only teaches martial arts, but it offers a welcoming community to grow and learn in for all ages.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“In the 8 years our daughter has been there I’ve seen her grow in confidence and responsibility, and now I’m seeing her learn to participate in and give back to her community.”

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“If you want to learn Kenpo Karate while also building a character and learning valuable lessons then that's the place for you.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 21 mentions

“In the 8 years our daughter has been there I’ve seen her grow in confidence and responsibility, and now I’m seeing her learn to participate in and give back to her community.”

From the reviews

Since 2010, I have been a student at Callahan's Karate. I started as a Little Dragon at the age of three, and I could not be more grateful for the extremely inspiring community that I grew up in.

★★★★★ — Angelina, Sep 2023

I have been a student at Callahan's Karate since 1998 . I have been a student for most of the time the studio has been open, and I have never left. Even when I lived away from the area for 10 years, I took classes on visits home. I even took classes on Zoom during the pandemic.

★★★★★ — Micah, Jan 2025

Our son has been a student of Callahan's for two years. He started when he had just turned 5 years old as a Little Dragon. We had asked his elementary school for recommendations for outside activities. One of his teachers highly recommended Callahan's and it was the best decision we made for our family.

★★★★★ — Allison, Jan 2025

I have been a karate student at Callahans for almost 21 years. I have had the distinct pleasure of a lifetime to be a student from when I was 6 years old, and continue my training now that I am 27! Callahans has truly been a family affair, as I have been able to thoroughly enjoy my training with my mom, and my sister.

★★★★★ — Marlena, Oct 2023

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Your first Karate class at Callahan's Karate Studio Inc

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 Callahan's Karate Studio Inc

20 North Rd Ste 3, Bedford, MA01730

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