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About Wattie Karate
A dojo that feels like a home away from home.
Finding the right martial arts school can feel like a big decision. Our goal is to make it an easy one, and to help you and your kids grow into the best versions of yourselves.
Our dojo
Kyoshi Dave's dojo on Paul Street.
Wattie Karate is the Cornwall dojo of Kyoshi Dave Wattie, teaching Shorin Ryu karate to kids from age 5 and to adults. Shorin Ryu is one of the traditional styles of karate from Okinawa, the birthplace of karate.
The building is easy to find: we're on the corner of Eleventh and Paul Street, in the back of the Maplewood Plaza. Inside you'll find our red and blue mats, the Wattie Karate crest on the wall and a room full of people who are happy you came.
Core focus
We inspire others to discover their hidden potential.
Everything we teach comes back to that, and to three core values.
Lead.
We lead from the front.
Students learn to set the example by doing the work themselves, then help the ones coming up behind them.
Growth.
We are a catalyst for better.
Every class is a chance to be a little better than last time, on the mats and off them.
Passion.
Our passion yields tenacity and enthusiasm.
Show up, try hard, keep going on the tough nights and enjoy it. That energy is what keeps people coming back.
What makes us unique
Three things you'll notice on day one.
Programming that builds
Learning in developmental stages, with smaller milestones along the way, yields greater long term results. Students always know their next goal.
An inclusive room
Kids and adults, beginners and experienced students, every fitness level. Everyone is welcome here, and everyone is coached.
Everyone knows your name
Like the old TV bar, this is a place where you walk in and people are glad to see you. Community is half the reason students stay.
The Wattie Karate way
Where everyone knows your name.
It sounds simple, and it is. Instructors learn your name, and your goals, from the first class. Classmates cheer each other on.
That is what turns a karate class into a dojo, and a dojo into a home away from home.
Milestones
First class to black belt, one step at a time.
Small, reachable goals keep students motivated for the long run.
- Your free classTry a regular class for your age group and meet your instructors.
- Join the dojoLoved it? Sign up and start training regularly.
- Reach milestonesEach stage is broken into smaller goals, so progress is something you can see.
- Keep climbingNew skills, new belts and a next goal always in sight.
Amazing instructor and great environment for novice or experienced students.Rachel PappasWattie Karate review
Your first class is on us.
Pick Kids or Adults, add your name and number, then choose a trial class time. It takes about a minute.
Free trial classes
- Kids, 5 to 15 Mon 5:00 or 6:00 pm, Fri 5:00 pm
- Adults, 16+ Mon or Fri 7:00 pm