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World Martial Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Cranston, Rhode Island

Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule worldmartialartsri.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (401) 484-1814

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 2:30–8 PM
Wednesday 2:30–8 PM
Thursday 2:30–8 PM
Friday 12–8 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–1 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 World Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 34 mentions

“After being at the same studio for 6 years and my daughter earning her black belt, her sensi needed to have back surgery and had to make the choice to retire.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“The instructors teach great discipline, self confidence, body control, self defense skills, and much 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 World Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 2 mentions

“My son has been attending this martial arts school for over two years, studying Taekwondo.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“The instructors teach great discipline, self confidence, body control, self defense skills, and much 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 51 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Master Babits and Master Osetek are great with the kids, as are the older students.”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“We would recommend World Martial Arts to any parents or even Adults looking to find a great supportive Martial Arts program.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The kids learn the right techniques and aren't allowed to give little effort.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“My son has become more confident in himself and always comes home happy and energized and ready to take on his day or night.”

clean, welcoming dojo 3 mentions

“If you want a clean studio, lots of class times, and want your child to learn discipline and martial arts.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 19 mentions

“If you want a clean studio, lots of class times, and want your child to learn discipline and martial arts.”

From the reviews

This is the best martial arts school in Rhode Island! The classes are fun, good quality martial arts instruction while the students learn valuable life skills. The instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and know how to keep the classes fun and engaging for the students.

★★★★★ — David, Sep 2024

My son has been going to World Martial Arts for a little over a year now and I am so impressed with the positive changes I see in my son! I also recently had his 11th Birthday party there and I was so pleasantly surprised. The kids had a blast and the parents loved it!!

★★★★★ — Sue, Nov 2021

My family has been going now for 2 years. We have learned so much from the instructors master Adam and master Babits not only about karate but also about life skills and goal setting. I’m 41 and my kids are 8 and 5. Me and my son(8) are testing for our black belts in March and my daughter(5) is a high brown belt.

★★★★★ — Adam, Feb 2020

My son has been attending this martial arts school for over two years, studying Taekwondo. It seems a good place especially for children. The program is well structured with both long-term goals (multiple belt achievements) and short-term goals (stripes) to keep kids engaged and motivated. The instructors (Mr.

★★★★★ — Dan, Dec 2025

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Your first Karate class at World Martial Arts

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 World Martial Arts

50 Freeway Dr, Cranston, RI02920

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