History
Main Street Martial Arts began in Downtown Providence as Rhode Island Aikikai - Downtown (RIAD) in August of 2000. We rented space from the late Master Charles Earle, III Sensei of Uechi-Ryu Karate on Weybosset Street. RIAD grew steadily for six years in this location to 55 members. In 2006, a space was available on North Main Street in Providence. The new space is perfect for individuals and families and our main entrance and free parking lot is in the back of the building behind Reliable Auto Service at the corner of North Main/White/10th Streets. Originally the studio began as Aikido - Eastside and has evolved into Main Street Martial Arts with many martial arts styles available and now with a membership of over 120 families. Please stop in to see our traditional Japanese Dojo and unique climate and spirit. The Main Entrance is in the back of the building. Welcome!
Specialties
We are non-profit Martial Arts Family Community Center dedicated to peace, health, and safety through the practice of the arts. We are 50% woman-owned and we are volunteer owner/managers. We accept Men, Women, Teens, and Children of all ages. We offer Self Defense, Aikido, Taekwondo, Jujitsu, Karate, Grappling, Kickboxing, Japanese Sword, Staff, Knife, The Ultimate After-School Youth Leadership Program, and Birthday Parties. We have classes for all ages and abilities. We will schedule a free trial class for you or your family. Please ask about available scholarships or memberships when you inquire. Let us know if there's anything specific or special that you're looking for. We also have a terrific comprehensive after-school program combining martial arts, healthy meal, homework help, arts and crafts, and other cultural arts. Send a txtmsg to Mr. Michael L. Werth Sensei at 1-401-345-9202 to make an appointment for a free-trial class. We welcome local residents who are interested in offering a cultural arts class, martial arts class, fitness class, club, or other educational or cultural activity to contact Mr. Michael L. Werth Sensei and we can help you establish your program for little or no cost. We're looking forward to meeting you and your family!