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Martial Arts Schools in North Smithfield, RI

2 schools in and around North Smithfield, Rhode Island — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

North Smithfield has about 12,899 residents, which works out to 16 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Kodokai Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

175 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896

🕒 ursday 4:30pm-8:00pm

🥋 Karate

+14016782148 Website Directions

Mastery Martial arts North Smithfield Kids classes

900 Victory Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896

4019215048 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of North Smithfield

Only 2 schools listed in North Smithfield itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from North Smithfield.

Dan's Martial Arts Center

📍 1.8 mi · 1 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI 02895-4269

+14013016958 Directions

Master Academy of Martial Arts

📍 4.1 mi · 1500 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895-1527

+14017698071 Directions

Designed Defense American Kenpo Karate Studio Celebrating was our 27th year Karate / taekwondo

📍 4.2 mi · 61 Winter St, Manville, RI 02838-1328

+14017654300 Website Directions

J Hanley's Self Defense

📍 4.6 mi · 2168 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895-1640

+12072159552 Website Directions

Bushido Martial Arts & Fitness Karate / taekwondo

📍 5.5 mi · 970 Douglas Pike, @thefitness401, Smithfield, RI 02917

Website Directions

Mastery Martial Arts Kids classes

📍 5.8 mi · 23 Appian Way, Smithfield, RI 02917-1777

+14013495800 Website Directions

Bushido Martial Arts & Fitness

📍 6.5 mi · Knights of Columbus, 171 Jenckes Hill Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865-4433

+14014842337 Website Directions

Okinawan Temple Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 6.6 mi · 200 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917-1796

+14012330334 Website Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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