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Villari’s Martial Arts Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Walpole, Massachusetts
Part of Villari's Martial Arts
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
- 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 villarikarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (508) 660-1606
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“School doesn't just teach self defence karate to the young kids, but also life skills.”
“School doesn't just teach self defence karate to the young kids, but also life skills.”
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“School doesn't just teach self defence karate to the young kids, but also life skills.”
From the reviews
Started bringing my eldest son here. He loves going every week. School doesn't just teach self defence karate to the young kids, but also life skills. Would recommend to any local families! Also teaches adult classes.
Your first Karate class at Villari’s Martial Arts Center
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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