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Holden Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Holden, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule holdenmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (508) 887-1798
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:15 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are really good with little kids, taking the time to give 1:1 coaching during class when it's needed.”
“I cannot speak for adult classes, but my son absolutely loves his little dragons class.”
“I wish we were in Holden when he was younger so he could have started in the Little Dragons program.”
“Overall the studio was a positive environment for him as he received a lot of one on one support, and was a good introduction to martial arts for him.”
What students say
“My family has trained with Holden Martial Arts over the past five years and truly enjoy our time spent there.”
“The instructors at Holden Martial Arts are wonderful at teaching him respect, confidence, patience and the fundamentals of karate.”
“My son has been loving karate! His confidence has really taken off since he started and it makes me so happy to see him leave class feeling proud and content every time.”
“His confidence has really taken off since he started and it makes me so happy to see him leave class feeling proud and content every time.”
From the reviews
We were looking for a way to build some confidence for our son and Holden Martial Arts has been awesome. He loves it and leaves class so proud every time. The instructors are really good with little kids, taking the time to give 1:1 coaching during class when it's needed. We're had a great experience so far.
I cannot say enough about how wonderful HMA is! I was a student for many years and now my son is taking classes there. The teachers are all tremendous! They are kind, empathetic and respectful of all students. You can really see the passion that they have for working with the kids and seeing them grow!
I cannot speak to advanced or adult classes, but my son took classes at Holden Martial Arts for ~2 years and enjoyed it enough to beg to have his 7th birthday party there (which was truly the easiest kid's birthday party I've ever had to *not* plan - and so reasonably priced).
Our son has been with holden martial arts for over a year now. Our experience with everything from the instuctors willingness to work through the though days and the patience the show was a great help.
Your first Karate class at Holden Martial Arts
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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