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Shorin-Ryu Temple

5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Middleton, Massachusetts

Part of Shorin-Ryu Karate

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons

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

  • 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
  • Membership memberships around $120/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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
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  • Website & schedule shorinryutemple.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 781-254-7181

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5–8 pm
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Shorin-Ryu Temple, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Other martial arts here

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

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.

From the reviews

I am on my third week here and can really see a difference in my balance and technique, The class is very engaging and the time just flies, I am enjoying myself so much. I would highly recommend it to anyone regardless of their age or physical fitness.

★★★★★ — Debbie, Feb 2026

I went to the opening night free class for adults and I was very surprised. I've been doing various martial arts for the past 23 years, from karate, Kung fu, army gft, capoeira, and taekwondo, and this class was more grounded than most of the others I've done.

★★★★★ — Michael, Jan 2026

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Your first Karate class at Shorin-Ryu Temple

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 Shorin-Ryu Temple

214 S Main St, Middleton, MA01949

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