Kaizen:
A Japanese term that literally translates to “continuous improvement”. Karate | Kickboxing | Self Defense
Ages 3+
At Kaizen Martial Arts we are constantly striving to be the best we can be and this is reflected in our creed and our community.
06/23/2026
Our next Parents Night Out event will be Jedi-Jitsu on Saturday July 18th! From 5:30-8:00 we’ll be learning how to use lightsabers, playing Jedi games, and having a pizza party! You can use the QR code or stop by the front desk to sign up.
06/02/2026
Very excited to be offering a pre school intro to karate program this summer with the Amesbury Rec department!
-Shaolin Kempo Karate combines the linear explosiveness of traditional Karate, the five animals of Shaolin Kung Fu, and the core effectiveness of Kempo. Join Sensei Zach Mauro to learn a comprehensive blend of strikes, blocks, and self defense techniques. Each day students will play many martial arts based games while learning the fundamentals. On the last day they will celebrate by breaking wood boards and earning their white belts!
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05/26/2026
We are very excited to announce that Sensei Tom is returning to the mat and offering this class on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm. This class is a wonderful addition to our schedule, allowing students to work on their functional flexibility.
Some highlights from our Spring Black Belt Ceremony we held on Saturday! After a full day of testing our candidates finished off their test with a ceremony to demonstrate some of the skills they’ve been working on. These 3 really left it all on the mat and made everyone so proud!🥋
05/18/2026
Kaizen Spring Black Belt Test 2026!🥋
05/15/2026
Congratulations to all our Turtles that earned their new belts!
05/12/2026
Our spring black belt test is this Saturday! We’ll be closed for normal classes on Saturday May 16th as our black belt candidates will be testing all day, but we would love to see you here to cheer them on at the ceremony and to celebrate with us at the party!
In our Turtles Classes (3-5) we like to talk about the difference between when it’s appropriate to have “silly” fun and when it’s time for “focused” fun. Lots of Karate practice requires focus to improve. After staying focused in class we like to end with a little game time. This is called bridge tag, and it’s definitely an example of when it’s okay to be a little bit more silly! 🥋
04/27/2026
Sensei Jon rocking his Kaizen shirt while in Costa Rica! Hope all our MA families had a fantastic April Vacation. Looking forward to seeing everyone back on the mat this week! 🥋
04/23/2026
Throwback Thursday! 🥋 Here are a couple photos from Kaizen Martial Arts at last year’s Newburyport Family Day — featuring board breaking, mini karate lessons, and decorate-your-own headband crafts with Sensei Zach and Shihan Henry. Such a fun day for kids and families!
We’re still accepting vendors for Family Day — don’t miss your chance to be part of it!