Mastery Martial Arts

1.6 mi

My son has been training here for over a year. This is not just a dojo, but also a community. The…read moresenseis really care about their students. From day one they call every student by their name. They work with every student on an individual level - challenging some, building confidence in others - knowing just what the student needs at that particular time. This dojo has taught my son so many things in just one year: coordination, confidence, self control, pride in accomplishments, how to accept criticism, how to win and lose, how to follow directions, how to stand up for oneself or others, patience, persistence, and flexibility, balance, and strength. They develop the whole person. He has had so much FUN learning those things. Martial arts has really become a part of our son's identity and a great source of pride for him. This is not a dojo out to take your money and do the minimum. They do not have contracts. You just pay as you go and it is worth every penney. This dojo has already had such a positive influence on our son's life! Just check it out! Update: My son has now been there over two years. We are still very happy with the personal care he gets. He has had so much fun training and competing in tournaments (and winning some, not others), learning martial arts forms, weapons, and discipline. He also loves playing dodgeball (with soft foam balls) and other games the senseis use to train the younger children. We love the drop off movie nights where the senseis watch the kids, have a movie night and have a pizza party while the parents go on a date! The kids love seeing their karate friends and senseis in street clothes! There are so many nice families here. I also love the convenience of running into Dave's for a few things while my son is training! Very convenient!

The best thing I've ever done for my son is to send him to consider kenshu ryu. There's a community…read moreof teachers there that support and love and courage their students. While also providing a quality martial arts curriculum. Also by comparison their prices are some of the best I've ever seen.

Small classes, lots of attention to student needs

Earning rank

Safe practices

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Mu Han Total Martial Arts

(13 reviews)

7.2 mi

Start your martial arts journey at MuHan Total Martial Arts. They are like the Qubits of martial…read morearts world. Many different dimensions and the meet you where you are. Master Oh and all master have great experience to share.

It is my honor to write this review about Mu Han Total Martial Arts !…read more At Mu Han, there is a unique framework in Martial Arts. The framework consists of three primary components: Mind, Body, and Technique. Mastering these components, one can be a sage martial artist or practitioner who possesses a Mu Han spirit of great body, healthiness, sharp mind along with confidence, achievement and happiness. Joining Moon Moo Kwan / Mu Han Clan in 2012, I have learned and practiced Tae Kwon Do (TKD), Hapkido, Kung Fu, Sip Pal Ki, Professional TKD and Weapons. As a martial arts instructor (with Third Degree in Black Belt) of the Fifth Generation of Moon Moo Kwan, I have grown continuously in physical strength (hard work), mental strength (perseverance), and spiritual strength (love and acceptance). Join Mu Han Total Martial Arts ! And proud to be a member of the International Moon Moo Kwan Federation. Dr. Le

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Okinawan Uechi Karate School

5.9 mi

I was a student in the 70s. Edie and Jean were the best. Very encouraging and intuitive to student…read moreprogress. So many great memories!

This place is amazing for karate. They know what they're talking about and give belts out when…read moreneeded. I believe that when people receive belts here they really are earned. I really love this place and it's great to support local business!

Tiger Crane Kung Fu

12.1 mi

Tiger Crane Kung Fu provides excellent Tai Chi instruction. Through a series of classes, their…read moreexpert-level instructors have taught me the correct way to do a Tai Chi "form," or dance-like sequence of coordinated upper and lower body moves. They point out and demonstrate martial applications, discuss related philosophy and welcome questions. In addition to the form, we have learned "Tai Chi walking," two-person "push-hands" practices, standing meditation, various "qi gong" movements, diaphragmatic & related breathing techniques, and unique and interesting warm-up exercises. Tiger Crane's studio is well-lit, spacious and inviting in a sparkling new location. Overall, Tiger Crane is a great place to learn Tai Chi. I highly recommend this establishment as well as Tai Chi, in general, for people of all ages and body types to enhance physical fitness and mental ability. As Tiger Crane's full name indicates, they also teach Kung Fu (and they do a good job here, too, as their Kung Fu students win regional tournaments.)

From the owner: Kung Fu -- Self-defense and effective practical applications are the emphasis of Hung Gar, a style…read moreof Kung Fu that originated at the Shaolin Temple in Southern China. The Hung Gar practitioner combines internal and external power, while strengthening the body, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Tai Chi -- Tai Chi is a moving meditation that aids in relaxation and improved health. In addition, the movements have the extra benefit of self-defense applications. The Mayo Clinic states, "Tai chi helps reduce stress and anxiety. And it also helps increase flexibility and balance." Lion Dance -- Lion dance involves the coordinated effort between the performers and musicians. Lion dances are performed during Chinese New Year and special occasions such as festivals, weddings, and business openings, bringing good luck wherever they go. We also offer classes in Weapons and Qi Gong

Professional Martial Arts

8.3 mi

Sensei Rui has been training my daughter for three years now. He is old-school martial arts, the…read morereal thing. He cares about his students. Yes it is a business, but a business that is built on integrity, loyalty and professionalism. He doesn't hand out lollipops to the kids and adults in this dojo. He doesn't want to just take your money and turn out a student that thinks they know what to do but really doesn't. He wants the outcome to be faultless. He trains his students to be respectful of the practice. My daughter loves him and doesn't want to miss any classes - she goes to training 4x a week and loves it. It's a second family to her. Her confidence has immensely improved, and she is jacked now from all the hard work. She has placed first multiple times in her age category at martial arts tournaments under his tutelage. He has infinite patience when needed, but tough love when called for. This school and Mr. Rodrigues is no joke; he is very capable and competent. You will be hard pressed to find another instructor that is as competent and caring as Sensei Rui.

The kbox and bag classes here are amazing!!! You won't get a better workout. I absolutely love it!read more

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Team Santos Fighting Academy

5.8 mi

Been travelling to Team Santos in Providence from Connecticut for a few years now. If you want to…read moretrain in BJJ learning from a great coach with lots of great team members, this is the place.

Excellent instruction and my home away from home. Coach mat is a local legend in jiu Jitsu as well…read moreas mixed martial arts and is a patient well versed instructor. If I could give it a six star rating I would.

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Krav Maga

9.2 mi

Ty and Bart have a great school which truly wants to help you get stronger, faster and more well…read morerounded as a martial artist. Small class sizes means individualized attention in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere. Everyone here wants to help you get better. The Krav Maga program is very effective for defense against weapons, unarmed attackers and multiple attackers. It will definitely help you feel more street safe. The San Shou program is a very versital striking and wrestling program that will also develop your fitness. Both programs compliment each other well and many students at the school train in both. If you are looking for a school to start or continue your martial arts journey, this is the place. See you on the mat!

Located at San Shou Martial Arts

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Ronin

(6 reviews)

7.7 mi

Ronin Jiu Jitsu is amazing! Growing up with anxiety and being hard of hearing has always made it…read morehard for me to be comfortable at new places but since I started training there, I've had nothing but good experiences. Peter is awesome, very welcoming, and all the instructors and student have been so kind as well. Highly recommend this place.

We are very happy with our son's Martial Arts training at Ronin. My son is 12 and is not a fighter,…read morebut Jiu Jitsu is helping with confidence in even just physical play with his pals. The classes are structured, but not like a militaristic style as schools I am familiar with. Its not a bad thing. They don't hit you up for money over the tuition every month for a strip or patch. Definitely worth checking out.

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Nick Cerio's Kenpo

4.0

8.0 mi

Good value and really great people. My son is learning so much about martial arts, work ethic, and…read morevalues--and having fun at the same time! It's been a great experience for the whole family.

Mendon Town Beach

4.3

12.7 mi

This place was a quality beach/lake experience. We came here on a Sunday afternoon, and it was…read morequite peaceful. As advertised the snack shop was legit...cheeseburgers were like $2.50...can't beat that. The sand was gritty and dirty, but there was ample space to stretch out, which is always a necessity. I'd say the only thing preventing a 5-star rating is the "mussel farm" that seems to exist beneath the water. All I can say is watch your feet; otherwise, you'll be spending Monday morning at the pediatrist.

This was a new find for us, it's a great little beach. Clean area and the water was beautiful…read more Lifeguards on duty. Bathroom available. Snack shack was great and not too much money and the food was good. I look forward to going back over and over again.

We passed this sign going to the beach and coming from it.

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Mulligans Island

3.1

(83 reviews)

14.1 mi

We brought our 6 year old granddaughter here last month on a whim. She had a ball! We followed up…read morethe mini golfing with ice cream, which was a big hit with her. We are watching her again tomorrow morning, so we'll probably surprise her with another round of mini golf. (Certainly beats sitting in front of the tv playing video games!)

Mulligan's Island mini golf looks abandoned. It's as if you stumbled upon an old course that was…read moreonce nice. Zero upkeep, again I'm just reviewing the mini golf. It was busy on a Saturday night and we made the best of it but sad to see. Everything needs repair, stagnant water areas, no working water features and seriously run down! Have I said that enough? Do better.

A par 3 hole there

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Fargnoli Park

4.8

(12 reviews)

7.0 mi

This is called the Sesame Street park. Everyone comes here and staff are kind. Everyone (kids)…read more gets a lunch and splash pad is GREAT! The two play grounds are perfect for the separate age play gaps. They even have festivities here with lemonade for everyone on the city at times.

Very nice playground with sections for toddlers as well as older kids. Includes a water feature,…read morenice basketball courts distant from the little kids playground, and a baseball field. Any pictures that show tan colored slides are over 4 years old no longer accurate. That stuff is all gone and the 2021 pictures are accurate.

2021 you push it Merry go round

2021 update of the tot lot

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2021 the newest of the benches well placed around the park for watching the kids

Cabral Park / Fox Point

4.2

(6 reviews)

8.7 mi

I work the Summer Lunch Program great park splash pad nice neighborhood big park and cleanread more

Cabral Park is one of those Providence places that I have a bit of a soft spot for. I used to bring…read moremy nephews here when they were younger, and some of my memories of the park come from those days. It was always an easy place to bring kids when you wanted them to run around, burn off some energy, and spend a little time outside without having to make a whole production out of it. The park has definitely seen better days, though. There is a lot to like about the location and what the park can offer, but parts of it have looked worn and in need of some attention for quite a while. That's why I'm encouraged by the improvements and renovation work that have started to take shape. Providence has been putting more attention into improving its neighborhood parks, and Cabral Park is a place where that investment makes sense. What I like about neighborhood parks like this is that they don't need to be some elaborate destination. They serve the people who live nearby. Kids need somewhere to play, families need somewhere to get outside, and neighborhoods benefit enormously from having accessible green space. Cabral Park has that basic value, even when the facilities themselves could use some TLC. I have to admit that seeing improvements happening here gives me a little bit of nostalgia. I remember bringing my nephews here and watching them run around, and now I'm seeing the park enter another chapter. That's the nice thing about public spaces. They change, they get worn down, they get renovated, and eventually a new generation of kids comes along and makes their own memories there. I'm giving Cabral Park four stars because I think it has plenty of potential, but it still needs some investment and continued maintenance to really reach it. I'm hopeful that the current renovation work is the beginning of a larger transformation rather than a one-and-done effort. If Providence follows through, this could become an even better neighborhood park for the families who use it. For me, though, the place already has some history. I spent time here with my nephews years ago, and I'm glad to see the city giving the park some attention. I'll be interested to come back and see what it looks like once the work is finished.

What are park to the right but not on yet and it's May 31

Play structure

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Cabral Park Playground

The Monastery Park

4.7

(12 reviews)

1.7 mi

This is a beautiful park! I love how many options there are for playground climbing equipment. The…read morestage is really cool as well. It's particularly beautiful in the fall!

This is a really good local playground. Everything is cared for and well maintained. Highly…read morerecommended!

This place needs a remake badly!!!#

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Lime Rock Nature Preserve

4.2

(12 reviews)

2.2 mi

This place is so cool! I actually had no idea that it was even here and I've lived in Rhode Island…read moremy entire life. I stumbled upon it when I was househunting and it was a house for sale right next-door. I would have loved to of bought it just for this location! There are a few trails through here and they are marked so well there's no possible way you can get lost. Leads you out to a big lake. It's really neat because they're used to be a rail road that went through here and you can still see some of the stuff left behind.

There is only enough parking for 3 cars at the trailhead…read more The start of the trail runs along a stagnant stream, that breeds mosquitoes, so you should use mosquitoes spray before you start the trail. It is a calming trail, that is quite woodsy and you will hear many birds including woodpeckers ! You will definitely need to keep your eye on the trail, as there are a lot of rocks and tree roots on the trail that could easily twist an ankle or worse ! There are some inclines and downgrades on this trail, there Is one treacherous section before you get to the pond, that is a steep downgrade full of rocks ! The pond does offer some nice views and the trail is easy to follow. This trail is evaluated as a beginner's trail but there are some areas that in my opinion are intermediate in difficulty. A person should be in average physical condition, to do this trail. I am almost 75 years old, in average physical condition and was able to complete this trail. Overall this is a pretty good trail!

Creek falling into the lake

Typical trail

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Dam and outflow

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Anastasya B.

9 months ago

Mastery Martial Arts is more than just "karate" , it is a mind set. Our son has been training for 2 years and he has gained the confidence to not only compete in this incredible sport but to reach for new heights beyond the mat. He took the Mastery "Yes I Can" attitude when he learned to ride his bike.. in 1 day and so many more goals on the horizon. Thank you Mastery for being like family and supporting individuals and parents on the journey to being the best version of ourselves! read more

S F.

9 months ago

I have 2 boys attending Mastery. Oldest started at 8 and youngest started at 5. Our family has been a part of this community for over 7 years. It's a community that embraces not only the student but the parents too. I have 2 very busy, energetic boys and being their has helped them learn about themselves and who they want to be. Self control, goals, discipline, hardwork and always focusing on being a better Human. The martial arts and self defense it taught with meaning. read more

Gina P.

9 months ago

The Mastery Martial Arts community has been transformative for our children. They have been training now for four and a half years and have not only grown in regard to martial arts but also critical life skills. They have gained resilience, communication skills, perseverance, and self-discipline. I cannot thank Mastery enough for how much they have impacted our lives for the better... And they have made lasting friendships and had fun along the way! read more

Crystal D.

9 months ago

My kids have been going here for over a decade. I wouldn't choose any other place for them to be. They are always surrounded by positive supportive people. The instructors are great at engaging the students in every class and boosting their confidence and self worth. There are always fun extra things for the kids to be involved in outside of just taking a martial arts class and they are always doing events to help in the community. 10 out of 10! read more

Elizabeth L.

9 months ago

My 5 year old son hasn't even been going a full month yet and I have seen a positive change already. His focus is improving, he is excited to go, his courage is improving to where he can demonstrate his abilities in front of the whole class. The instructors are amazing, they all know him by name (and have since the first day). I am so glad we joined! read more

Bryan F.

9 months ago

The staff at Mastery Cumberland has been nothing short of amazing!! They always go above and beyond for not only the students but for families as well. The staff has become more than just martial arts instructors. When you walk in everyone welcomes you as if you are family. Could not ask for a better group of people. read more

Stacy L.

5 months ago

My son has been going here since he was 3 he's 6 going on 7 now, and I couldn't be more thankful we did it! He loves it and he has gained so much confidence in himself and continues to every class. read more

Nicole B.

9 months ago

We absolutely love the community that Mastery cultivates. They genuinely care about all the children and families there. We started after attending a birthday party and have been here since. read more

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Both of my children (ages 5 and 7) have joined the Leadership program with Mastery Martial Arts -…read moreBarrington since July 2025 and they enjoyed it very much. They have been going for classes regularly, sometimes up to 5 times a week because it's such a great environment to be in, surrounded by positive role models and friends who encourage each other to become their best. I've seen some positive changes in my children over the past few months, becoming more confident, respectful, stronger and have the "Yes I Can" attitude in everything they do. The Mastery community is awesome - parents/adults connect and help each other out. I would highly recommend this to all parents and families!

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I did martial arts as a youth and I missed the training, the good health, everything. The school…read morethat Frank runs has been amazing for me because of how tailored to my personal needs they have been training me. It is really good because I had a long run with health problems, very very serious ones. The school understands that my body is not in the same condition as regular healthy 40 year young people and they still have been willing to train me. They go above and beyond what most places would even think about doing. They are all great teachers who run the classes here also.

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