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The System Martial Arts and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Cranston, 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
- 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
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 thesystemri.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (401) 400-5857
Hours
| Monday | 1–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–8 PM |
| Thursday | 1–8 PM |
| Friday | 1–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You don't practice in the air, or in a mirror, you practice by doing, sparring / playing/ in a controlled friendly environment with awesome people.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend this Tae Kwondo (Korean Karate) studio.”
“THE best self defense training EVER.”
What students say
“Sasha (owner and instructor) is a great teacher and very knowledgeable.”
“You don't practice in the air, or in a mirror, you practice by doing, sparring / playing/ in a controlled friendly environment with awesome people.”
From the reviews
Sasha Komocar is Amazing. I take the Russian Systema class offered Tues/Thurs/Sat . THE best self defense training EVER. Learn special forces and black belt material day 1. No belts, no bowing, no background needed, ANYONE can do it... MY KIDS love it. You do a move, and learn it...
So glad I found this place! Sasha (owner and instructor) is a great teacher and very knowledgeable. He makes everyone feel comfortable, and challenges people in a supportive atmosphere. He does restoration exercises after class, whether breathing or stretching- very helpful.
Great Systema class! Learn natural intuitive movement providing not only optimal health and healing but also protection for yourself and others. Sasha's teaching is as surprisingly easy to follow as it is effective. His students include newcomers and highly trained professionals. An experience not to be missed!
Love this school. The teacher can be tough, can be gentle, is often funny and engaging. He has inspired our daughter to push herself when challenged... in a way that works with her personality. I particularly like that there’s no “hard sell.” The monthly fees are clearly communicated.
New to Karate? Start at The System Martial Arts and Fitness
The System Martial Arts and Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 The System Martial Arts and Fitness
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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