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Eric Menard's Complete Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Nashua, New Hampshire
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 — 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 cma-martialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 603-888-0010
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 2:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Eric is amazing with the kids, if you're looking for something to help your kids become disciplined and learn martial arts this is definitely the place, highly recommended.”
“My daughter has been in the little Dragons class for almost a year and LOVES it!”
“Not only does he offer classes for the kids, but also other types of classes for adults.”
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What students say
“Eric is amazing with the kids, if you're looking for something to help your kids become disciplined and learn martial arts this is definitely the place, highly recommended.”
“Eric is amazing with the kids, if you're looking for something to help your kids become disciplined and learn martial arts this is definitely the place, highly recommended.”
From the reviews
My kids have been attending CMA for almost five years. We are lucky to have Kyoshi guide and mentor them.His lessons are carefully thought and planned out and teach kids important life lessons in a friendly and effective manner.
I've known Eric Menards since the late 1980s. He is by far the best karate instructor for kids that I I've had the pleasure to know. I would 100% recommend him not only for children but adults as well. He's not in it for the money. He truly cares about his students.
I’ve been taking my 4-year-old son here for a few weeks. I can’t say enough good things about Kyoshi Eric. He’s the perfect mix of fun and serious - he’s wonderful with kids of all ages. He’s somewhat militant, but he’s also sensitive and attentive to each child’s individual needs and skill level.
My daughter has been in the little Dragons class for almost a year and LOVES it! Mr. Menard is WONDERFUL with the young kids and makes karate very fun. He has helped my daughter overcome her anxiety and has taught her techniques with dealing with bullies.
New to Karate? Start at Eric Menard's Complete Martial Arts Academy
Eric Menard's Complete Martial Arts Academy 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 Eric Menard's Complete Martial Arts Academy
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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