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Mastery Martial Arts - Johnston

4.9 ★★★★★ 269 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Johnston, Rhode Island

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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  • 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 3–13) — 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
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  • Website & schedule masteryma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (401) 349-5800

Hours

Monday 3–8 PM
Tuesday 3–8 PM
Wednesday 3–8 PM
Thursday 3–8 PM
Friday 3–6 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Mastery Martial Arts - Johnston, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 31 mentions

“I can’t say enough great things about MASTERY , since we enrolled our daughter , me and my wife have seen how far my daughter’s confidence , respect and other skills she has gain.”

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🐉 Little Dragons

“Russo since she was 4, after hearing the kids in the Little Dragons class practicing their forms from across the street.”

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Teens

“Russo and Mastery far into her teen years, so it can continue to remain part of the bedrock of her personality and growth through her life.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Mastery Martial Arts is multilayered, they don’t just teach self defense, they teach self mastery.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Mastery Martial Arts - Johnston — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Mastery Martial Arts is multilayered, they don’t just teach self defense, they teach self mastery.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 269 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and we have noticed positive changes in our son since joining.”

friendly, respectful dojo 17 mentions

“I can't say enough about how Mastery Martial Arts has positively impacted our family, especially my 10-year-old daughter.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Russo since she was 4, after hearing the kids in the Little Dragons class practicing their forms from across the street.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“I can’t say enough great things about MASTERY , since we enrolled our daughter , me and my wife have seen how far my daughter’s confidence , respect and other skills she has gain.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 42 mentions

“I can’t say enough great things about MASTERY , since we enrolled our daughter , me and my wife have seen how far my daughter’s confidence , respect and other skills she has gain.”

From the reviews

4 of my children have trained at Mastery Martial Arts for 11 years. They began at ages 3, 7, 10, and 12. It has been the most amazing and empowering journey. The instructors live what they teach. The life skills taught at Mastery reinforce all of the family values we try to instill in them.

★★★★★ — Linda, Mar 2024

We love Mastery Johnston!!!!!! I can't believe the growth I have seen in my daughter in just a short time. The instructors are amazing and are a great support system for their students. Mastery is worth every penny and minute! It is a great environment and you feel like family.

★★★★★ — Holly, Nov 2025

It's been almost three years here at Mastery in Johnston and my son determined to b e a black belt. This school never disappoints in the support that they give to families. I can always count on Mr Russo to have a chat with Charlie and set him on the right path again.

★★★★★ — Angela, Nov 2025

My daughter has been attending Mastery (first in Cranston then Johnston) with Mr. Russo since she was 4, after hearing the kids in the Little Dragons class practicing their forms from across the street. She peeked in that first day, and she was hooked from there. Mr.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Sep 2023

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Your first Karate class at Mastery Martial Arts - Johnston

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Mastery Martial Arts - Johnston

1386 Atwood Ave Unit 4, Johnston, RI02919

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