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Merrimack Karate Studio

4.9 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Merrimack, New Hampshire

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 6–13) — 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
  • 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 merrimackkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 603-424-7458

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 5:15–8 pm
Wednesday 5:15–8 pm
Thursday 4:30–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 11:45 am–1:15 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 Merrimack Karate Studio, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 17 mentions

“My granddaughter joined here about 3 months ago and loves the classes, instructor and student's instructors R very nice and deal with young kids very well.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is a great, well rounded program, incorporating character building values with self defense, overall fitness, and fun.”

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🥋 Adult Karate

“There are kid and adult classes, which are both equally fun and engaging.”

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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 Merrimack Karate Studio — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is a great, well rounded program, incorporating character building values with self defense, overall fitness, and fun.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“My daughter loves it- she looks forward to the instructor Mr. Giroux. He is very patient and great with the kids.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My daughter loves it- she looks forward to the instructor Mr.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 10 mentions

“she is 8 years old and loves it and is building her self-esteem and confidence big time,, prices R very fair and classes are not too big so all the kids get involved every class.”

From the reviews

My daughter loves it- she looks forward to the instructor Mr. Giroux. He is very patient and great with the kids. An instant role model.

★★★★★ — Tim, Feb 2018

Very Affordable. Instructor and staff are great people. Any kid-any age- would benefit going here. My step-daughter absolutely loves it!

★★★★★ — Tina, Feb 2018

Being a part of this studio for as long as I have (almost ten years and counting), I can safely say that the one thing this place DOESN'T have is nonsense people who have no idea what they're teaching or even talking about.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Apr 2018

We just completed a 2 week trial and signing up was an easy decision. The instructors are great - they operate on gentle coaching with a side of humor; entertaining for both kids and parents watching in the gallery area. They're currently allowing kids to do 10 hours of reading for a red star on their robes.

★★★★★ — Cristin, Jul 2021

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Your first Karate class at Merrimack Karate Studio

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 Merrimack Karate Studio

534 Daniel Webster Hwy #11, Merrimack, NH03054

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