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Welcome to the Black Bear Dojo website! Our dojo is the go-to training center for a variety of martial arts in the southeastern Connecticut and southern Rhode Island area. Here, you'll find unique training that can't be found anywhere else in southern New England. Not only do our traditions offer ways to reach important goals, but training with us also provides more immediate benefits. These include weight loss, improved health and wellness, whole body fitness, stress relief, increased focus, and a boost in confidence. 

At our dojo, our students learn time-tested, proven methods of self-defense and life protection. All of these benefits make training in any of the arts or programs at our dojo an invaluable investment for families or individuals. We look forward to having you join us and start your journey to success!

Archery

Judo

Karate

Yoga

Affordable

In our Tigers class, we strive to teach skills through developmental activities based on Okinawan martial arts. Instructors use drills designed to enhance motor skills and coordination. Tiger students participate in activities and games to promote self-discipline and sportsmanship while being challenged appropriately. Emphasis is placed on effort and achievement. The primary focus of the Tigers program is to promote self-awareness, focus, safety, respect, and confidence. Our goal is to help these skills translate from on the mat to everyday activities and behaviors.

Tigers Karate Ages 3-5

Our Lions program will challenge students to realize their goals and potential while cultivating positive qualities on and off the mat. The curriculum draws on the forms and drills of Reihokan Shorin-Ryu to teach responsibility, confidence, coordination, and good judgment. Our instructors stress the importance of positive behaviors and role modeling. Students are taught the importance of hard work, enforced through the rank-earning process. 

Lions Karate Ages 5-8

The STORM (Special Team of Role Models) classes are geared toward the middle-school age group and focus on the skills these students need to excel in school, at home, and in the dojo. Students explore principles and techniques through forms and drills while developing confidence and responsibility. We place emphasis on the importance of leadership and compassion, as well as self-esteem and focus.

STORM Karate Ages 10-13

Coed

Preschool

Kids

Tweens

Black Bear Dojo - Reihokan Karate & Kobudo

Black Bear Dojo provided me with the opportunity to return to martial arts and teach what I had learned over the years. Thank you for everything you've done for me and my entire family. We appreciate your commitment and ability to move us. Thank you once more, Spear Sensei!!!

Eli L

So much knowledge is shared in such a professional manner. I'm so glad I've discovered a new love for archery and training. I'm excited about the lessons.

Trixie  M

A wonderful welcoming international dojo in a family setting
for all martial artists and those interested in learning true KARATE
The dojo of the black bear.
I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone on the planet.