Academy of Traditional Karate

09/19/2026

The dojo is out in force this weekend. Today we're visiting the Stoneham Town Day and tomorrow is North Reading Town Day. If you know someone looking to start Karate, send them to see Sensei Ari for a great trial special available only during Town Days.

09/19/2026

Here is a self defense application using a set of moves from kata Pinan Godan

09/17/2026

The Team Debates. What would your answers be?

09/15/2026

🥳PJ's AWESOME Black Belt Birthday Party🥳
We were so excited to host PJ'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 pizza and cake
Happy Birthday PJ! We loved celebrating your special day.
🎁 Looking for an unforgettable party? Contact the dojo to check party availability

09/14/2026

Back at it again with some more fun poses to try at your next workout. Part 3 coming soon!

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Check out two of our Black Belts demonstrating the second drill from an advanced set of Yaksoko Drills

09/09/2026

Spot anyone familiar?
You know you're doing something right when you have second generation students. Here are a couple pictures shared by a mom who trained to Black Belt and now has a son at the dojo. These are from around 1997.

09/08/2026

At ATK we make sure all students have a training partner/ Tomadachi to help encourage consistent training and to help push each other to work their hardest and do their best…. but that doesn’t mean they can’t have fun along the way. Here are some fun photos you can take with your training partner. Like for part 2

09/07/2026

The dojo is closed today, Monday, September 7 for Labor Day!