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The Dojo - Billerica

5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Billerica, Massachusetts

Free trial Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 5–17) — 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 billericadojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 978-397-6062

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 3–3:30 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 3–3:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–2 pm
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 The Dojo - Billerica, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 36 mentions

“My two children, ages 10 and 6, have been training at The Dojo Billerica since early May, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional for our entire family.”

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🥋 Adult Karate 3 mentions

“I started in the adult class shortly after my daughter began her classes.”

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🌀 Kata (Forms)

“We not only learn traditional exercises and katas but also practical self defense techniques that can be applied in real life should they be needed.”

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Teens

“My teen age son has done boxing for a while and wanted to expand his fighting art skills by learning Uechi-ryu Karate so he joined the Dojo about 6 months ago.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Personal Growth Opportunities: That same Mother's Day weekend, I attended a free self-defense class, my first in about 20 years.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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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 The Dojo - Billerica — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Personal Growth Opportunities: That same Mother's Day weekend, I attended a free self-defense class, my first in about 20 years.”

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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 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Hanshi Steve is an excellent teacher, he is very patient and very patient.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“ORIGINAL: My son has been a student at the Dojo for about six months and we could not be happier as a family, the atmosphere could not be more welcoming and inviting.”

friendly, respectful dojo 19 mentions

“There are many options out there to pursue the study of Martial Arts, but you will not find a better option or more personable and friendly core of instructors anywhere else.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 6 mentions

“He uses fun, engaging techniques such as obstacle courses and games that help to teach the fundamentals of karate such as punching, kicking, rolling, blocking etc.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“He is incredibly patient and has a sense of humor that the kids love.”

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“My teen age son has done boxing for a while and wanted to expand his fighting art skills by learning Uechi-ryu Karate so he joined the Dojo about 6 months ago.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been a student for almost 3 years. She loves coming to karate class! Sensei Steve helps the kids build self-confidence, self-control and self-defense skills.

★★★★★ — Natty, Mar 2025

Hanshi Steve is an excellent teacher, he is very patient and very patient. His staff Sensei Dawn and Sensei Janine are both great and make us feel at ease. My daughter has a developmental and behavioral disability and yet we were accepted with open arms and would definitely recommend them for kids to develop more…

★★★★★ — Mary, Nov 2022

My two children, ages 10 and 6, have been training at The Dojo Billerica since early May, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional for our entire family.

★★★★★ — Danielle, Jul 2025

My oldest son began karate instruction at The Dojo 4 years ago, as a 6 year old. He immediately took to Steve's teaching style--a great blend of fun and fundamentals. He has continued to be inspired to work hard, practice at home and legitimately learned what he needed to know to earn his black belt at 10!

★★★★★ — Amy, Mar 2018

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Your first Karate class at The Dojo - Billerica

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 The Dojo - Billerica

574 Boston Rd Unit 9, Billerica, MA01821

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