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Karate for Self-Defense in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 13 dojos offering karate for self-defense in this directory, across 9 cities — Cranston, Johnston, Warwick, Bristol and 5 more. Dojos are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.

Program labels come from each dojo's own website and members' reviews; schedules and formats change, so check the dojo's timetable before you go.

Karate for Self-Defense in Cranston, RI

Mastery Martial Arts - Cranston

4.9 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

14 Oneida St, Cranston, RI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–13

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

World Martial Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

50 Freeway Dr, Cranston, RI

Karate dojo Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

The System Martial Arts and Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

60 Walnut Grove Ave, Cranston, RI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $120/mo

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojo

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Karate for Self-Defense in Johnston, RI

Mastery Martial Arts - Johnston

4.9 ★★★★★ 269 reviews

1386 Atwood Ave Unit 4, Johnston, RI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–13

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

RI Self-Defense Center- Kenpo Kobudo Karate

5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

15 Industrial Ln, Johnston, RI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–70

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Affiliated friendly, respectful dojotraditional style & affiliationbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate for Self-Defense in Warwick, RI

State of the Arts Karate and Wellness Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 171 reviews

1160 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 6–13

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing

4.9 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

190 Commerce Dr #100, Warwick, RI

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team friendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentalsstrong kids program

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Karate for Self-Defense in Bristol, RI

Ultimate Defense Bristol

4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

2 Peter Rd, Bristol, RI

Ages 5–14

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo expert instruction from a great senseistrong technique, kata & fundamentalsstrong kids program

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Karate for Self-Defense in Exeter, RI

Elevate Dojo

5 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

560 S County Trail Building C, Exeter, RI

Ages 4–65

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

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Karate for Self-Defense in Lincoln, RI

Self Defense Northeast - North

5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Knights of Columbus, 171 Jenckes Hill Rd, Lincoln, RI

Ages 4–11

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersstrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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Karate for Self-Defense in Providence, RI

Main Street Martial Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

1282 N Main St, Providence, RI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated friendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentalsgreat workout & fitness

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Karate for Self-Defense in Tiverton, RI

RI Kenpo Karate Academy

5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

1152 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, RI

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseistrong technique, kata & fundamentalsstrong kids program

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Karate for Self-Defense in Woonsocket, RI

Dan's Martial Arts Center

5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

68 S Main St #1c, Woonsocket, RI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–18

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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