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Karate Classes in Cambridge, MA
Cambridge has 2 Karate dojos — including 2 beginner-friendly and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each dojo runs, so you can find your dojo and book your first class. All ages and levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Uechi Ryu Karate Cambridge
4.9 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
Good to know in Cambridge
1 of the 2 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Uechi Ryu Karate Cambridge.
New to karate?
These dojos are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring (kumite) builds up slowly and stays light and supervised. Everyone in the room started at white belt.
- Uechi Ryu Karate Cambridge ★★★★★ 4.9 (22)
- Steve Nugent's Karate Institute ★☆☆☆☆ 1 (1)
Kids & teen karate in Cambridge
These dojos run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline, respect, and self-defense. Check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.
- Uechi Ryu Karate Cambridge ★★★★★ 4.9 (22)
- Steve Nugent's Karate Institute ★☆☆☆☆ 1 (1)
Karate in Cambridge: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Cambridge?
- Most Cambridge dojos don't post prices online. Karate is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by dojo and style. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Cambridge dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Cambridge dojos list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Cambridge?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Cambridge dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring (kumite) is introduced gradually, kept light and supervised, and a good dojo never pressures newcomers — you learn the basics, stances, and forms at your own pace, starting at white belt.
- Are there kids' karate classes in Cambridge?
- Yes — 2 Cambridge dojos run kids' or youth karate. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.