Here at Villari’s Martial Arts, we believe that karate is for anyone. From young children to adults, the character building benefits of Karate go on and on. Martial arts helps develop self-discipline, respect for self and others, is a way to stay active and fit, and is a great avenue for making lifelong friends! Our team is dedicated to helping you succeed no matter your skill level in a safe, friendly, and fun environment. We are proud to train anyone and everyone, and we love celebrating every milestone and victory along the way! Founded in 1968 and serving Natick since 1974, we have the experience and proven track record you’re looking for in karate instruction!

Movie Night

Join us for a fun karate class and a movie. Different movie every month, some current movies sometimes a classic. Bring a friend or relative. $20 admission buys pizza and a juice box. Movies usually alternate between PG and PG-13 so there are movies to appeal to everyone! It's a great way to try karate while having fun with friends or family

Family Class

Share your love of karate with someone you love! Bring your Sisters, Brothers, Moms and Dads into the dojo and show them what you are learning in class!

Tournaments

Villari's students participate in several tournaments each year. The Spring Tournament is held in Medway and draws competitors from around the region. The Fall tournament is held in Sturbridge and draws Villari's students from across the continent!

Birthday Parties

Fun martial arts experience for students or anyone who wants something different at their party! We do everything! ! The birthday child will cut the cake with a samurai sword (shhh let it be a surprise for them). Fun activities include martial arts class, relay racing, blocking activities, obstacle courses and they get to break a board. You provide the kids, we provide the fun!

Farmers Market

The Natick Farmer's Market is sponsored by the Natick Center Associates. It exists to provide the community with quality food and information about food. It also provides an outlet for farms and artisans in the area. Our demo team, Paws of the Leopard, demonstrates our skills to entertain and educate the visitors at the Natick Farmer's Market.

At Villari's we encourage our staff and students to support worthy causes in our community. We actively support several Charities with events throughout the year. Through involvement in our events, we encourage students to think beyond themselves and become good citizens. Several of our students have gone on to college and participated in community events in their new communities.

The Instructor Training classes cover the basics of class structure, how to make class fun as well as providing an understanding of learning styles and how to teach students of different abilities. Instructors are certified on three levels: Instructor Assistant, Instructor Intern and Certified Instructor. At Villari's, earning a Black Belt does not entitle someone to teach. The Villari's Instructor Training Program teaches instructors how to teach students in an interesting and entertaining way.

In addition, all of our instructors and classroom assistants receive monthly training to enhance their skills and ensure a consistent teaching environment.

Our instructors are Black Belts in Shaolin Kempo Karate, and are trained to teach children. They become familiar with every child, learning their names, strengths and areas for improvement. Instruction is tailored to the needs of your child in a group setting. There are over 100 studios across the country teaching the Villari's system. Great Grand Master has several high ranking masters teaching around the country, who are always learning and teaching us the best ways to teach adults and children.

STORM stands for Special Team Of Role Models. One of the best ways to learn martial arts is to help teach martial arts. As students progress through the ranks they have options to help other students in the dojo. Advanced students may be invited to assist in classes with the guidance and mentoring of senior instructors. They work with an instructor and assist in a class by being a role model for the students. In addition to developing martial arts skills, STORM team members develop skills in public speaking, organization and responsibility. Developing into a teaching role is an important part of the Martial Arts tradition and allows students to "pay it forward" and pass along the things they have learned.