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Masaki Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Madison, Wisconsin
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule masakimartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (608) 233-9999
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter Carley has been involved with Tae Kwon Do at Paiks since she was a child and is now training for her 3rd Degree Black Belt.”
“- but rather forms, self defense, technique, and sparring.”
“For a little more you can sign up for additional classes in weapons training, team training, parents class and cardio class.”
“They work great with children, teens, and adults and have classes for each group.”
“There is no fluff, no Hollywood style karate, just pure and simple self defense, strength and conditioning and a creation of awareness of your surroundings.”
Other martial arts here
“Paik’s offers comprehensive Tae Kwon Do training that will improve discipline, confidence, and strength for students of all ages in a positive and encouraging environment.”
“There is no fluff, no Hollywood style karate, just pure and simple self defense, strength and conditioning and a creation of awareness of your surroundings.”
What students say
“Master Masaki places great emphasis on the importance of community to the organization and it shows.”
“Positive, welcoming to all ages and ability levels, fantastic leadership, amazing adult and female student population!”
“My family and I travel all the way from Beloit, WI-- an hour away from the school-- twice a week just to train because nothing closer to home compares.”
“He and the instructors identify and call out incorrect technique but do so constructively and respectfully, with emphasis on how to improve the issue.”
“There is no fluff, no Hollywood style karate, just pure and simple self defense, strength and conditioning and a creation of awareness of your surroundings.”
“He's great with kids - firm but caring - the best attributes you want for a teacher and caregiver.”
From the reviews
Paiks Martial Arts/Madison is a phenomenal place. My daughter Carley has been involved with Tae Kwon Do at Paiks since she was a child and is now training for her 3rd Degree Black Belt. Her confidence since joining is 2nd to none.
Mr. Fallon and Master Masaki are excellent teachers. I attended the Fitchburg location, but occasionally attended at the West location. (Members are allowed to attend classes at any location.) Mr.
Paik's Martial Arts is the best martial arts school in the Madison area. After having done martial arts for 13 years, it's the best school I've been part of. My family and I travel all the way from Beloit, WI-- an hour away from the school-- twice a week just to train because nothing closer to home compares.
My two kids started at Paik's when they were each about 6 years old. It took them about 4 years to get to brown and red belts (we had to move unfortunately) going on average 2-3 times a week. This school is focused on what you would call "traditional" martial arts instruction, that is, no flips, fancy spin kicks, etc.
Your first Karate class at Masaki 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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