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Jim O'Brien's Kenpo Karate
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Franklin, Massachusetts
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4) — 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 jimobrienskenpokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 508-918-2784
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8:15 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He's an extremely accomplished martial artist (currently a 7 stripe black belt) and he is wonderful with the kids.”
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What students say
“Great classes and great instruction!”
From the reviews
I've followed Kyoshi Jim O'Brien from different dojos for over a decade. He's an extremely accomplished martial artist (currently a 7 stripe black belt) and he is wonderful with the kids.
We have been at Jim O'Brien's for a couple years now and absolutely love it. Both my children have built skills that will last a life time. We will continue to be students here for many years to come!
Your first Karate class at Jim O'Brien's Kenpo Karate
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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