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Dojo Sante

5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hudson, New Hampshire

Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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 3–14) — 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 mbsdojosante.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 603-438-9387

Hours

Monday 4:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–7:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12 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 Dojo Sante, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 41 mentions

“The owner/primary instructor (Sensei Matt) has a gift for working with kids and with his type of charisma should be hosting a kids show.”

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🐉 Little Dragons 2 mentions

“She started in the Little Ninjas program before moving up to the Junior Beginners.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This Dojo not only teaches the kids self defense but is bing on teaching kindness and respect first.”

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🌱 Beginners

“She started in the Little Ninjas program before moving up to the Junior Beginners.”

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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 Dojo Sante — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“They also have an amazing adult kickboxing class that's a great work out and stress reliever.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This Dojo not only teaches the kids self defense but is bing on teaching kindness and respect first.”

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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 33 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“The Sensei’s are very patient and kind and do such a great job with all ages.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“We can not recommend this studio enough, it is such a welcoming atmosphere and everyone is wonderful!”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“What my family likes most about Dojo Sante is how the staff makes learning fun, all while instilling respect and confidence in each of the students.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“Dojo Sante has taught our son many skills from excelling in karate, focus, responsibility and many more everyday life skills!”

clean, welcoming dojo 3 mentions

“The facilities are nice, clean, well taken care of and have an overall good feel.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 25 mentions

“What my family likes most about Dojo Sante is how the staff makes learning fun, all while instilling respect and confidence in each of the students.”

From the reviews

We have been at this Dojo for a couple of months and I’m beyond proud to be part of this family. My son has learned so much in this short time and most of all he enjoys going. It’s not only about martial arts I love how how they instill leadership, pride and great morals.

★★★★★ — Gloria, Feb 2019

Dojo Sante is our home away from home. The kids and I all love Sensei Matt and everyone there! Sensei has such a gift for this- shares wonderful messages and lessons. He teaches kids and adults alike and is meant to do what he does. Great families and awesome kids.

★★★★★ — Jill, Feb 2019

My 8-year old is attending Dojo Sante. Sensei Matt is fantastic with kids of all ages. He is teaching life lessons to be used not just in Karate, but in LIFE! Big Shout Out to Sensei Matt!

★★★★★ — Jeff, Feb 2019

Dojo Sante is a beyond exceptional school. I have 2 children that attend and they absolutely love it. They look forward to each class and have displayed a great deal of growth in multiple aspects since joining just a short time ago. They absolutely eulogize their Seneis and treat them with the utmost respect.

★★★★★ — Krystal, Oct 2022

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New to Karate? Start at Dojo Sante

Dojo Sante 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Dojo Sante

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 Dojo Sante

1 Winn Ave, Hudson, NH03051

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