RI Uechi Karate School
“Most of the teachers here have been training for over 30 years.”
Best Karate Classes near Pawtucket, RI
2 of these schools are based in Pawtucket; the others serve Pawtucket from towns including Johnston (8 mi), Cranston (9 mi) and East Providence (4 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Straight Up Kicking Sport
“We work the whole body every time I get stronger and each class is a challenge for me thanks to the professional coach Joe.”
Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing
“It is a great environment and they provide everyone with the confidence and discipline they need.”
Mu Han Total Martial Arts
“They not only teach self-defense techniques, but also instill important values such as respect, perseverance, and self-confidence.”
Rocky Silva's American Karate
“Since joining RSAK, my son has a stronger sense of humility and confidence.”
Master Lee's U.S. Taekwondo
“I have seen a huge difference in my kids ability, strength and endurance as well as their confidence, self esteem, and friendships.”
Karate schools listed for Pawtucket, RI fill the 15 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Pawtucket, RI
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 759 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I email karate schools listed for Pawtucket first?
An email address is published by 10 of the 15 schools here. Email suits the awkward questions: which style is taught, who takes the junior class, what a trial involves. You get an answer you can reread, rather than a hurried call while a class is running.
EP Martial Arts: Self-Defense and Fitness
“I love the variety of different arts taught (for one low price) and that there is a class 5/6 days a week to keep them busy.”
Derderian Academy of Martial Arts
“All the instructors are extremely skilled but, even more importantly, they are great teachers, very personable, very patient and apply very timely humor to make the classes even more fun.”
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RI Self-Defense Center- Kenpo Kobudo Karate
“My son has been going here for 2 years now and the program is great.”
Mastery Martial Arts Johnston
“The change in her confidence, strength, discipline, and determination alone is just some of the reasons why I am extremely grateful to Mastery.”
Superior Martial Arts and Fitness
“Everything taught is practical and effective.”
Montella's Karate Academy
“The give great structure and discipline, it has been working well for my son.”
Main Street Martial Arts
“The senseis, sempais, and senior students at main street martial arts are some of the warmest and most caring people you could ever hope to meet.”
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American Martial Arts Smithfield
“My daughter has been coming here for a few years now and we absolutely LOVE IT!”
The Martial Arts Connection
“Awesome place and awesome people ..”
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