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North Shore Karate Academy in Beverly
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Beverly, Massachusetts
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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–7) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- 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 northshorekarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 978-927-0005
Hours
| Monday | 1:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 1:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It was a dream come true for me, as I always wanted to train again (I did some as a child) but never could get myself into the dojo until I was there for my son.”
“Being an adult karate student has helped me to gain my self confidence, keeping me fit, and training along side my fellow students and great sensei Mr.”
“They are passionate about their craft and eager to share their karate knowledge with students of all levels.”
“I’ve observed how they connect with the tiny tigers by getting in their level and helping them feel seen and welcomed.”
“They teach skills to build confidence, self defense, and calming techniques of focus.”
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“They teach skills to build confidence, self defense, and calming techniques of focus.”
What students say
“Being an adult karate student has helped me to gain my self confidence, keeping me fit, and training along side my fellow students and great sensei Mr.”
“Mr Spoon and all the staff were so welcoming and assured us that his previous 4 years of experience would transfer over.”
“Mr Spoon and all the staff were so welcoming and assured us that his previous 4 years of experience would transfer over.”
“Mr Spoon and Mr Hart are such positive role models, teaching my children so much more than karate...self confidence, respect, determination, compassion, self defense and much more.”
“Along with fitness and the art of Okinawan Karate-do, they have taught my children discipline, dedication and gratitude.”
“The dojo is impeccably clean and the instructors make everyone entering feel welcome.”
From the reviews
My family and I have been training at North Shore Karate Academy for years now. We have been thrilled with the instruction and facilities. The biggest attribute, not found at many karate schools, is the sense of family. We have developed friendships with other families as well as with the instructors. Mr.
This is such a great karate school! My family has been training with Mr. Spoon for 3 years now. My kids love going to NSKA where they get to learn not only karate, but also respect and focus. Mr.
My 7 year old son and I have been training here for almost 2 years and we love NSKA!. Sensei Spoon is truly the best. It was a dream come true for me, as I always wanted to train again (I did some as a child) but never could get myself into the dojo until I was there for my son. To start to train later in life (my 40s.
Our family has been training at North Shore Karate Academy for nearly 5 years now. Mr Spoon and Mr Hart are such positive role models, teaching my children so much more than karate...self confidence, respect, determination, compassion, self defense and much more.
New to Karate? Start at North Shore Karate Academy in Beverly
North Shore Karate Academy in Beverly comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at North Shore Karate Academy in Beverly
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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