Academy of Traditional Karate

Academy of Traditional Karate

Share

Teaching Life Skills Since 1989" The Rewards will last a lifetime"

Note: Comments that are off-topic, offensive or deemed to be inappropriate may be removed from this page

07/09/2026

Here are a couple of our dedicated Kobudo students practicing the Sai Kata Roku Sai!

Photos from Academy of Traditional Karate's post 07/07/2026
07/06/2026

Mythbuster Monday:
When most people think of Karate they think the end goal is black belt. Seasoned karate practitioners know that black belt isn’t the end, it’s the beginning. To emphasize this, here are a few of our dedicated black belts who we asked how long they've been training after they earned their Shodan.

07/02/2026

Master of the Month:
Kanga "Tode" Sakugawa (1733–1815)

If you trace the roots of modern Karate back to its Okinawan source, you will inevitably run straight into Master Kanga Sakugawa. Known famously as "Tode" (Chinese Hand) Sakugawa, he was a monumental bridge between ancient Chinese combat arts and indigenous Okinawan Te. He traveled to China multiple times to study Ch'uan Fa (Kung Fu), famously training under Kusanku (the inspiration behind the foundational Kanku-dai kata). Sakugawa is credited with introducing the concept of the Dojo Kun—the traditional rules of conduct and character development that guide karatekas worldwide to this day. His most famous student was none other than Bushi Matsumura, who went on to train the masters who shaped Shorin-ryu, Shotokan, Sh*to-ryu, and more.

Every time you bow onto the mat or practice a kata you are participating in a lineage he helped build.

06/27/2026

LIVE- June 2026 Promotional

06/27/2026

So we hear that AI is stealing jobs… we’d like to see it try!

06/25/2026

We asked...What sound does it make when you kick a bag?

06/23/2026

We asked some men around the dojo why they started their karate journey! What do you think of their stories?

06/19/2026

Hanshi recently gave an assignment to the Black Belts: have 5 go to techniques to use for self defense. We decided to go around and poll some black belts and put it to the test.

Photos from Academy of Traditional Karate's post 06/18/2026

🥳Dylan's AWESOME Black Belt Birthday Party🥳
We were so excited to host Dylan's birthday party. He and his friends had an amazing time!!
They got to:
👊 learn some fun Karate
🤸‍♀️ do a super amazing obstacle course
🍕 eat cake and snacks
Happy Birthday Dylan! We loved celebrating your special day.
🎁 Looking for an unforgettable party? Contact the dojo to check party availability

Want your business to be the top-listed Gym/sports Facility in Wilmington?

Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

Location

Telephone

Address


155 West Street, Ste 5
Wilmington, MA
01887

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm