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Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH

4.8 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hooksett, New Hampshire

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Venue with karate classes for all ages, plus adult programs in jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts & more.

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 — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tokyojoeshooksett.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (603) 641-3444

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
Sunday 10 AM–1 PM

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 Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 32 mentions

“I have two boys ages 9 & 12 in their BJJ class and each instructor has their own ways of communicating and teaching the kids.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“My son practices at home all of the self defense moves he learns in the dojo and is always excited to learn more!”

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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 Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu 3 mentions

“I have two boys ages 9 & 12 in their BJJ class and each instructor has their own ways of communicating and teaching the kids.”

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🥊 Kickboxing 4 mentions

“This was my first experience with kickboxing and the cardio kickboxing was an amazing experience.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“I attended MMA and jiu jitsu classes and liked both, the pricing is also very competitive compared to other gyms in the area.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“My son practices at home all of the self defense moves he learns in the dojo and is always excited to learn more!”

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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 54 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“I was only able to attend this gym for a couple months but Ed and Jay were great instructors and they had an awesome community developed there.”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“The other people that attend are wonderful, friendly and just want to help you achieve your goals.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Ed really made me feel comfortable to go at my own pace, worked with me within my physical ability, and was there to instruct me on technique!”

great workout & fitness 3 mentions

“This was my first experience with kickboxing and the cardio kickboxing was an amazing experience.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Both my sons have thrived since they began and successfully apply everything they learn both inside and outside the ring.”

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

From the reviews

The cardio kickboxing is a great work out! It has been helping me to achieve my weight loss goals (along with a better diet). I feel stronger and have seen improvements in my physical abilities. The other people that attend are wonderful, friendly and just want to help you achieve your goals.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Jun 2022

I've been involved in the Martial Arts for 35 years. Ed Carr is an outstanding coach and Instructor. A truly caring teacher !! Tokyo Joe's / Team Link Hooksett is the only place in NH I ever recommend ! The best of the best for both traditional and REAL competitive training !

★★★★★ — Joe, Jan 2015

Absolutely excellent! A serious fighting gym. One can get an intense workout and learn self-defense or train to compete at Tokyo Joe's. It is the place to go for MMA, jiu-jitsu or simply to get in shape. Ed and his instructors, are the best you'll ever find.

★★★★★ — Sheila, Aug 2020

Shihan Carr is a natural leader who runs a clean, disciplined dojo. My son has been taking the youth Kempo Karate course for the past 4 months and he absolutely loves it…he always tells me what time it is as we get closer and closer to driving to karate class to make sure we show up on time, lol!

★★★★★ — Toby, Jun 2022

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Your first Karate class at Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH

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 Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH

1338 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett, NH03106

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