Finding the right school for your specific interests is essential. What do you hope to accomplish?
Your choice of school will determine what you'll learn and what you won't learn.
Many schools claim to teach 'self-defense', but instead, practice consists of choreographed routines, board breaking, acrobatics and point sparring. In contrast are the MMA gyms- ideal for becoming a cage fighter, but fighting and self-defense require very different approaches to training.
So where do you go if you want something else?
A different kind of martial arts school.
Our Teen/ Adult classes are focused on the original purpose of martial arts- straightforward self-protection. Our short course is designed to give you skills quickly and our Palace Hand classes offer long-term training for those who want in-depth instruction in something functional, authentic and really different.
Our Kids classes offer a structured way to learn self-defense skills in a positive atmosphere. Watching one class will show you how our kids enjoy class, interact with respect, and achieve results. Parents who watch a class choose our school.
Essential Skills is our short course designed to give you effective skills within four months. You will learn striking, ground escapes, and throwing skills from karate, Palace Hand, and ju-jitsu. This is ideal for those who want to self-defense skills without waiting years to get results.
Palace Hand is an old martial art rarely offered beyond the shores of Japan. It is like nothing else around and offers a fast and fluid method of striking, extensive throwing skills and countless submission restraints. An authentic and well-rounded style focused on functional skills and hands-on practice.
Kenjutsu teaches you to use a sword or stick to defeat multiple enemies. These popular classes offer fascinating strategies, a style rich in history and surprising practicality. And Kodokai is the only school in Rhode Island where you can learn Japanese swordsmanship from a teacher who learned in Japan.
What we havemakes us a very good martial arts school.
Authentic well-rounded martial arts,
Three decades of experience, Short Courses and traditional training
A friendly noncompetitive environment, Proven results
What we don't have makes us even better.
No contracts, No karate yells, No board breaking
No acrobatics, No plastic trophies, No 'black belt' clubs
No choreographed forms, No pizza parties, No registration fees
People choose us because they trust us. Law enforcement officers, men, women know that they will learn skills that are relevant for today's self-defense needs. Parents see their kids getting strong, having fun and learning sensible self-protection rather than 'fighting'.
Thirty years of teaching has given us the experience to develop instruction methods that are safe, practical and fun. You'll get a great workout and enjoy a friendly supportive environment every time you come to class. You don't need any experience- we'll help you all the way!
Authentic training, legitimate credentials, and proven results.
