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Northeast Family Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Coventry, Rhode Island

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule northeastkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (401) 828-5425

Hours

Monday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday 1–6 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Northeast Family Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 36 mentions

“I enjoy north east family martial arts, my son is on the spectrum with Adhd and he has truly blossomed and finally found himself able to to do something he is a natural at.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“He had no experience prior to starting, but he is learning quick thanks to the excellent staff.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“My son just finished his private lessons and received his white belt!”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Northeast Family Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Karate 5 mentions

“The teachings in addition to karate that are discussed in class with the students regarding setting goals, seeing positive in life, etc are gold for success in life.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 178 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Without NFMA my son wouldn’t have the self confidence, discipline and positive thinking that he has today.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“You guys are the best I recommend them every time a friend asks about karate :) They also follow Covid guidelines very strictly, place is always squeaky clean.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“Great owners, amazing senseis' & great leadership, confidence and respect building for adults to younger kids !”

🤝 friendly, family gym 18 mentions

“I enjoy north east family martial arts, my son is on the spectrum with Adhd and he has truly blossomed and finally found himself able to to do something he is a natural at.”

From the reviews

My son started karate last summer and loves his time at the dojo. The instructors are great at providing feedback to improve form and encourage all students to be respectful and disciplined. I have seen a lot of progress in my son's ability to focus and have discipline at home. Renshi Dan is friendly and approachable.

★★★★★ — Alisha, Mar 2024

My son has taken classes for almost 6 months. He loves it! The instructors are competent, inspiring, encouraging and supportive, and provide individualized instruction as needed.

★★★★★ — Katiej, Jan 2026

My boys really enjoy coming here. All staff members are caring and supportive of the kids in the class. They are great role models and lead by example. The atmosphere is very positive and refreshing. I enjoy watching my kids set goals and accomplish them by staying focused, determined, and dedicated.

★★★★★ — Kristen, Apr 2022

I enjoy north east family martial arts, my son is on the spectrum with Adhd and he has truly blossomed and finally found himself able to to do something he is a natural at.

★★★★★ — Bianca, Sep 2021

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New to kickboxing? Start at Northeast Family Martial Arts

Northeast Family Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first kickboxing class at Northeast Family Martial Arts

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Northeast Family Martial Arts

113 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI02816

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