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Elevate Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Exeter, Rhode Island
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 4–65) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule elevatedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (401) 541-5897
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 AM, 3–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11 AM, 3–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–11 AM, 3–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11 AM, 3–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 3–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“2 of our kids have been there almost 2 years and have learned so much!”
“elevate has been great for me so far as a beginner.”
“As a woman, I’ve not only gained confidence in self defense but also found BJJ and Judo a fun way to stay in shape while making friends.”
“i appreciate the amount of 1 on 1 time i get with instructors, it helps greatly.”
“As a woman, I’ve not only gained confidence in self defense but also found BJJ and Judo a fun way to stay in shape while making friends.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend this facility to anyone who is looking to elevate their jiu-jitsu/judo while having a great time and making amazing friends!”
“Sandra and Brett are extremely knowledgeable in both Judo and Jujitsu and create a wonderful environment for both families and professional athletes.”
“As a woman, I’ve not only gained confidence in self defense but also found BJJ and Judo a fun way to stay in shape while making friends.”
What students say
“Sensei Brett sets a great example, and everyone in the class personally introduced themselves.”
“Brett and Sandra have created such a safe and welcoming environment while maintaining a high level of instruction.”
“Brett and Sandra have created such a safe and welcoming environment while maintaining a high level of instruction.”
“It has been a transformative experience, especially as an adult student with interest in both competition and learning the traditional system and fundamentals of the art.”
“Sensai Brett and Sandra are very nice, helpful, and have really helped my kids have more confidence!”
From the reviews
We love Elevate! 2 of our kids have been there almost 2 years and have learned so much! Sensai Brett and Sandra are very nice, helpful, and have really helped my kids have more confidence!
Elevate Dojo is more than just a jiu-jitsu gym, it’s a place to grow as a person. I’ve learned so much about myself just from stepping on the mats. Training here has given me peace of mind, confidence, and a real sense of purpose.
I have been a martial artist for most of my life and I have been training in Judo at Elevate for the past three years. It has been a transformative experience, especially as an adult student with interest in both competition and learning the traditional system and fundamentals of the art.
Sensei Brett and Sensei Sandra are extremely knowledgeable and supportive, creating an environment that reflects their dedication to their martial arts and business while providing world-class instruction to all skill levels. I found Elevate as a directionless college sophomore.
New to Karate? Start at Elevate Dojo
Elevate Dojo 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 Elevate Dojo
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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