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Steve Arsenault's Kenpo Karate
4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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- Phone +1 508-207-0623
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The owner of the dojo (Steve Arsenault) was wonderful with the kids and has just the right sense of humor to keep everyone engaged.”
From the reviews
What a joy to watch! My nephew had his first lesson today (4 yrs old) and everyone was so nice. The owner of the dojo (Steve Arsenault) was wonderful with the kids and has just the right sense of humor to keep everyone engaged.
Great teachers and well run facility. My son has progressed here better than I could wish for. All equipment is wiped down between sessions, temperatures are taken on entry and everyone observes the mask wearing rules.
Your first Karate class at Steve Arsenault's Kenpo Karate
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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