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Personal Best Karate - Norton

5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Norton, Massachusetts

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Phone +1 508-285-5425

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–8 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8 pm
Thursday 3:30–8 pm
Friday 3:30–6 pm
Saturday 8–11 am
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 Personal Best Karate - Norton, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 31 mentions

“I also get to see how the team interacts with the younger elementary school kids, and as a parent and youth leader myself I’m just so impressed.”

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Teens

“I went to PBK when I was a teenager in the early 90s and almost made it to Blue Belt before quitting to focus on other teenage priorities (job/car/girls 😉).”

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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 Personal Best Karate - Norton — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“Also, kickboxing with Master Tracy is wonderful.”

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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 61 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 6 mentions

“It has been so rewarding watching our three daughters learn proper form and technique from the knowledgeable instructors plus the confidence they are gaining is immeasurable.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“If you are an adult looking to gain martial arts skills and be more fit, this is a great and welcoming place to do it.”

friendly, respectful dojo 12 mentions

“” Getting our busy, high energy kid into a program such as the one PBK offers for karate was the right choice for my family.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“It has been so rewarding watching our three daughters learn proper form and technique from the knowledgeable instructors plus the confidence they are gaining is immeasurable.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son's confidence, discipline, and martial arts skills have improved significantly since he started here.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 29 mentions

“It has been so rewarding watching our three daughters learn proper form and technique from the knowledgeable instructors plus the confidence they are gaining is immeasurable.”

From the reviews

My son has been going to Personal Best Karate for the past 6 years. He has attended classes at the Foxboro and Norton Studios. The level of professionalism at this school is second to none. All of the instructors are so kind and motivating to the students.

★★★★★ — Jeannie, Oct 2021

I can’t say enough good things about PBK! My son struggled to find any activity he loved until he tried karate. Master Camara and Mr. McDonald are amazing teachers and so wonderful with the kids, and my son really looks up to them both.

★★★★★ — Madeline, Dec 2022

Personal Best Karate - Norton has been an incredible experience for my son. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by a warm and professional team. The programs offered are exceptional and tailored perfectly for kids. The instructors are not only skilled but also incredibly patient and motivating.

★★★★★ — Janek, Sep 2023

Cant even put into words how wonderful this program is, Rangers. Signed my then 3yo son up this past summer during a trial promotion. If you're looking for a karate program that meets your child where they're at, while instilling positivity, respect and all the morals and ethics expected of karate then this is the…

★★★★★ — Ashly, Mar 2025

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Your first Karate class at Personal Best Karate - Norton

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 Personal Best Karate - Norton

250 E Main St #14, Norton, MA02766

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