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Providence, RI · A community dojo since our founding

Main Street Martial Arts

"Where the Arts and Life Are One."

An Aikido-first dojo teaching traditional martial arts to every age and level — with the patience, respect, and community that keeps families coming back for years.

Your first class is free — select programs include a free first month and uniform.

A full Main Street Martial Arts Aikido class in gi and hakama with wooden weapons
Weapons class on the mat — bokken, jo, and the whole dojo together.
From our students
4.6 14 Google reviews · "nice sensei" & "aikido" mentioned most

It took a while to find a dojo that worked for us. We wanted a place that was serious about learning a martial art but also fun and supportive. This place is that and more. Sensei Matt and Sensei JP are wonderful.

Neil B. · Local Guide · family of students

The Aikido classes are nothing less than exquisite. You can't find better instruction than Werth Sensei.

Otis G. · Google review

It's helped him focus in school and improved his confidence. A true sense of community.

Melissa P. · parent

I finally came in to try a few classes. I didn't realize how much fun it was — I'm really mad at myself for not coming in sooner.

Johnny Rivera · Google review

Super friendly, clean, and knowledgeable staff. MSMA even offers Zen meditation as part of the Aikido curriculum.

Google review · verified
The arts we teach

One dojo, many paths.

From the flowing circles of Aikido to the sword forms of Iaido, every art here is taught with the same care — real tradition, real lineage, real community.

Aikido

Our heart and foundation — Aikikai Aikido with Hombu Dojo lineage, plus Zen meditation as part of the practice.

All ages · primary art

Taekwon-Do

Traditional ITF Taekwon-Do — dynamic kicking, forms, and discipline for kids and adults.

Kids & adults

Karate

Okinawan and Shotokan karate — striking fundamentals, kata, and character built one belt at a time.

Beginner-friendly

Iaido & Weapons

The art of the katana, plus bokken, jo, and tanto — precision, focus, and centuries of tradition.

Iaido · Bokken · Jo · Tanto

Women's Self-Defense

Practical, empowering self-defense in a supportive, judgment-free setting.

Real-world skills

Kids & Youth Leadership

Kids Aikido, a Black Belt Club, after-school youth leadership, summer camp, and birthday parties.

Focus · confidence · respect
A deep bench of teachers

Over 200 years of combined experience.

4段

Werth Sensei

Michael L. Werth — Aikikai Yondan (4th dan), Shidoin, 34+ years on the mat. The public face of the dojo.

2段

Waldman Sensei

Sherry Lee Waldman — Aikido Nidan and co-owner. The reason MSMA is proudly woman-owned.

7段

Sabumnim Abtin Timothy

Taekwon-Do Master, 7th dan — leading the ITF Taekwon-Do program.

6段

Al Souza Shihan

Aiki Jujutsu Rokudan (6th dan), 50+ years of martial arts mastery.

3段

Sensei Matt

Matthew MacManus — Shotokan Sandan (3rd dan), named again and again in student reviews.

3段

Sensei JP

John Philip Dumon — Sandan (3rd dan), a student favorite for patient, welcoming instruction.

More than a gym

A non-profit dojo, run for the community.

Main Street Martial Arts is a volunteer-run, woman-owned non-profit — where the mats are as much about focus, confidence, and belonging as they are about technique.

501(c)(3) non-profit Woman-owned After-school youth leadership Zen meditation All ages welcome
Your first class is on us.
Free trial for everyone — select programs add a free first month and uniform.
Book your free class
Visit the dojo
1282 North Main St
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 345-9202 · call or text
Class hours
Monday4:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday4:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:30 – 9:30 PM
Friday5:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Saturday8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Aikido · Karate · Taekwon-Do · Iaido · Self-Defense

Step onto the mat.

"Where the Arts and Life Are One."

Your first class is free. Come feel the difference a real dojo makes.

(401) 345-9202
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