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Cervizzi's Martial Arts Academy of Andover
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Andover, Massachusetts
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 (ages 4–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 cervizzisma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 781-640-8986
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our son is normally very shy, so when we brought him to his first class at Cervizzi’s, he was too timid to join the rest of the children and instead just sat and watched.”
“He really loves to go to classes every week and not only learns self defense, but important life skills aswell!”
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“He really loves to go to classes every week and not only learns self defense, but important life skills aswell!”
What students say
“Sensei Seth has been amazing with my girls and they have never been so interested in any activity until we started here!”
“It’s a great school for our child to learn how to protect, discipline himself and to be respectful, helpful to the others.”
“His form is far from good nevermind perfect but hes having fun and is drenched in sweat from the constant physical activity so thats all that matters to me.”
“His form is far from good nevermind perfect but hes having fun and is drenched in sweat from the constant physical activity so thats all that matters to me.”
“It’s a great school for our child to learn how to protect, discipline himself and to be respectful, helpful to the others.”
“He loves his sensei and learned a lot - not just "the physical aspect", but also listening and self-control, discipline and respect.”
From the reviews
My son recently started coming here and absolutely loves it. Sensei Seth is fantastic with the kids: he lets them have fun practicing and enhancing their martial arts skills while at the same time teaching them manners and respecting authority.
I can’t speak highly enough of our experience with Sensei Seth as my 4year-old’s martial arts instructor. He has a wonderful way of instilling discipline in the little ones while still allowing them to be kids. The environment he creates in the dojo is warm, welcoming, and supportive.
Our son is normally very shy, so when we brought him to his first class at Cervizzi’s, he was too timid to join the rest of the children and instead just sat and watched.
Had to find a new place for my 5 yr old as our experience elsewhere wasnt the best. My son hated going to karate and it was a struggle getting him to go. Now he cant wait to go he has so much fun and he laughs.
New to Karate? Start at Cervizzi's Martial Arts Academy of Andover
Cervizzi's Martial Arts Academy of Andover 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 Cervizzi's Martial Arts Academy of Andover
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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