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Uechi-Ryu Mushin

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

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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

  • 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 travisstevensjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 508-930-2006

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:30–9:30 pm
Friday Closed
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 Uechi-Ryu Mushin, 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 Uechi-Ryu Mushin — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu

“As a bonus, it’s located in one of the best if not the best place to learn Jiu Jitsu and Judo!”

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🥊 Kickboxing

“Coming from a Judo and Muay Thai background, I never expected Karate to resonate with me the way it did.”

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🤼 Judo 2 mentions

“Coming from a Judo and Muay Thai background, I never expected Karate to resonate with me the way it did.”

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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 2 Google reviews — in their own words.

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“Uechi Ryu is a dangerous, effective, and highly practical combat martial art when taught correctly.”

From the reviews

Coming from a Judo and Muay Thai background, I never expected Karate to resonate with me the way it did. One class with Sensei Kevin changed everything. I was hooked immediately. Uechi Ryu is a dangerous, effective, and highly practical combat martial art when taught correctly.

★★★★★ — Tony, Feb 2026

Amazing place to learn a super fun and engaging okinawan karate style. The instructor is very knowledgeable and likes to go out of his way to explain concepts and techniques. As a bonus, it’s located in one of the best if not the best place to learn Jiu Jitsu and Judo!

★★★★★ — Federico, Feb 2026

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Your first Karate class at Uechi-Ryu Mushin

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 Uechi-Ryu Mushin

19 New Salem St, Wakefield, MA01880

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