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Isshin Ryu
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Washington, New Jersey
Part of Isshinryu Karate
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule iss-karate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 908-689-7577
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:45–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6:45–10:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This school is such a nurturing and positive influence on the children.”
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What students say
“Sensei Ben Lapinski and the other black belt instructors were among the best teachers and role models I've ever encountered.”
“Very reasonably priced with a lot of availability to train.”
“also gave me confidence that I have never had.”
From the reviews
I would highly reccomend this Karate school. I had a shy, non-athletic 5 year old. I enrolled him to get him involved in something. He is now 11 and one of the higher ranked students. The growth he has achieved with the help of all the instructors is amazing.
I trained at the Isshin Ryu Karate Academy for over a decade, and I consider my time there to be among the greatest experiences of my life. Sensei Ben Lapinski and the other black belt instructors were among the best teachers and role models I've ever encountered.
Excellent traditional martial arts school. I’ve been training here for over 20 years along side my brother, father, and sister. The instructors are well trained and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend to students of all levels and ages.
These guys are great...I learned from knowing nothing, all thru their direction and time and training with me...also gave me confidence that I have never had...Can't say enough about them!
Your first Karate class at Isshin Ryu
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
