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Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing

4.9 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Warwick, Rhode Island

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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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule donrodrigueskarateacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 401-737-2809

Hours

Monday 9:30–10:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30–10:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 4:30–7 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–1 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 Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 10 mentions

“I currently take classes with my spouse and three children, everyone different ages and abilities.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“We also enjoy the free courses offering opportunities for family and friends to participate in child safety classes, bring a buddy days, dad/mom days and sparring classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They instruct the kids on proper technique and forms, but also focus alot on self defense, bully prevention and self confidence.”

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🥋 Adult Karate

“Don Rodriguez Karate academy offers options for adults and kids with flexible class times.”

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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 Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“They instruct the kids on proper technique and forms, but also focus alot on self defense, bully prevention and self confidence.”

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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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“We also enjoy the free courses offering opportunities for family and friends to participate in child safety classes, bring a buddy days, dad/mom days and sparring classes.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“They instruct the kids on proper technique and forms, but also focus alot on self defense, bully prevention and self confidence.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“We've been with DRKA for a year now, best decision I made for my son. He has grown so much with confidence in himself!”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions

“I have been familiar with DRKA since the 1990s when I competed in karate tournaments.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 7 mentions

“They instruct the kids on proper technique and forms, but also focus alot on self defense, bully prevention and self confidence.”

From the reviews

We’ve been with DRKA since May of this year. Our daughter is enjoying her experience and looks forward to weekly classes which have helped her with focus, improved coordination and great exercise in using up all that 8 yr old high octane energy.

★★★★★ — Michael, Aug 2022

My son has been going here since August 2022. I can't believe the strides he's made since being here. He has become more focused and helpful at home and at school. He also takes initiative with chores around the house to be more helpful. He looks forward to going every week.

★★★★★ — Felicia, Jan 2023

Best Karate Academy around !! You will learn from the best and feel right at home. It is a great environment and they provide everyone with the confidence and discipline they need. The child/teacher ration is outstanding!! I can not express how happy we are with Don Rodrigues Karate Academy!! My son loves it.

★★★★★ — Wendy, Jan 2023

Don Rodrigues Karate Academy is truly a home away from home for my son and our family. The owners, staff and instructors are dedicated to teaching the next generation of martial artists. They instruct the kids on proper technique and forms, but also focus alot on self defense, bully prevention and self confidence.

★★★★★ — Mary, Jan 2024

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Your first Karate class at Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing

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 Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing

190 Commerce Dr #100, Warwick, RI02886

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