Pawtucket · American Kenpo · Since 1982
Four decades of Pawtucket kids growing up on this floor — from their first Lil Dragons class to a black belt.
Free trial class — no obligation
What families say
My son is getting trained at USA Karate since 2017, its been 7 years from Little Dragon to Brown Belt journey and we have also seen transition of Sensei Victor to Shihan Victor with his hard work and dedication towards Karate and towards all his trainees. I would recommend this training hands down for anyone who wants their kids to be confident and focused. Ms Luisa support is invincible in helping out parents, Shihan and Young enthusiasts with office work.
Anurag Khare · Google review
We have a very energetic son that isn't always the best at listening, he started at the beginning of the year and the instructor has been very patient with him as well as the other kids in the class.
Advent Awakening · Google review
Voted Best in Pawtucket by the Pawtucket Times Readers Choice Awards — six years in a row.
The programs
Ages 3–5
"Giving Toddlers a Real Head Start!"
Physical, mental and social skill development. Students wear Lil' Dragon uniforms and earn colored belt stripes before moving up into the Children's Karate program.
Ages 6–12
"Molding Today's Kids into the Leaders of Tomorrow"
Self-defense and traditional kata alongside life-skills training. Classes are separated by proficiency: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Junior Black Belts.
Ages 13 and up
"Learn the POWER of American Kenpo Karate"
American Kenpo with Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu worked in. Three tracks: Basic (white to purple), Advanced (blue to brown), and Black Belts at Shodan and above.
The road up
That is one family's real timeline at 124 Broad Street. Rank here is earned on the mat, in order, in front of the class.
Private and semi-private instruction is available — call for rates and scheduling.
Who you'll meet
Owner
A career educator before she ran a dojo — head teacher at Beehive Childhood Center, a homeschool educator for nine years, and a PTA president. Named Program Director of the Year by the New England Karate Commission.
Chief Instructor · 5th Degree Black Belt
Started training here in May 2003 and earned his first black belt at sixteen. He became a Sensei in 2009 and was promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt in December 2021. He teaches full time and runs every class.
Find us
124 Broad Street2nd Floor · Pawtucket, RI 02860
Hours
Classes run through the evening and are grouped by rank. Ring the school for this week's exact class times — (401) 723-0414.
Start with a free class
No obligation trial · Ages 3 and up · 124 Broad St, 2nd Floor
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