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Self Defense Northeast - North
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lincoln, Rhode Island
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 4–11) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule selfdefensenortheast.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 401-484-2337
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 am–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30–10:30 am |
The classes they run
“My kids (elementary school age) have had a great experience in the kids kenpo class, and I have gained a lot from the adult kenpo class.”
“The small class sizes and multiple instructors/assistants make the classes accessible to all levels.”
“There were people there from their teens to 70's, all having a great time.”
“Our real estate team signed up for a self defense class in the Smithfield RI location and learned so many important techniques to help keep us safe!”
Other martial arts here
“If you're not interested in a martial art, and just looking for a stellar, butt kicking exercise experience, then try the kick boxing!”
“Our real estate team signed up for a self defense class in the Smithfield RI location and learned so many important techniques to help keep us safe!”
What students say
“There is an amazing staff of talented and patient instructors with long term experience in their arts.”
“The instructors and fellow students at Bushido Martial Arts & Fitness do their utmost to be welcoming and to help you feel like you haven't been thrown into the deep end.”
“Our real estate team signed up for a self defense class in the Smithfield RI location and learned so many important techniques to help keep us safe!”
“My kids (elementary school age) have had a great experience in the kids kenpo class, and I have gained a lot from the adult kenpo class.”
“He tailored the self defense course to us ladies and how we can use our strengths to combat an aggressor.”
“Not only did he learn self defense, he also learned discipline, self control, and he gained confidence in himself.”
From the reviews
I’m so happy I had the opportunity to take an introductory self-defense class with Kevin. It was so much more than just basic defense techniques. Such great information on avoiding an attack in the first place, listening to your inner voice, and easy to use tactics to defend yourself if needed.
Kevin traveled to our air bnb in Newport where we were visiting for a bachelorette party. We thoroughly enjoyed our self defense lesson with him! He was engaging and educational. He tailored the self defense course to us ladies and how we can use our strengths to combat an aggressor.
Starting something new can be intimidating. The instructors and fellow students at Bushido Martial Arts & Fitness do their utmost to be welcoming and to help you feel like you haven't been thrown into the deep end. The small class sizes and multiple instructors/assistants make the classes accessible to all levels.
Our 6 year-old has been taking classes at the Y for a few weeks and is looks forward to this class every week! We can't say enough good things about the program and the instructors. They're patient with the kiddos but instill respect and structure to keep the class focused and moving.
New to Karate? Start at Self Defense Northeast - North
Self Defense Northeast - North 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 Self Defense Northeast - North
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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