Okinawan Temple

Specialties

We specialize in Traditional Shorin Ryu Karate from Okinawa, Japan. This is a Functional Karate System. Not a Commercial one. Stimulate your Mind & Body with Okinawan Karate. Teaching Men, Women and Children. Affordable Monthly Tuition. Learn about Japanese Culture and Language. Keeping the Tradition Alive in RI since 1972.

No automatic promotions — No Acrobatics, Calisthenics & No Long Term Contracts. Master Instructor is a 6^th Degree Red & White Belt and Retired Correction Officer. We teach Real Karate for Today’s Violent Times.

History

Established in 1972.

Sensei Al Gagne 6^th Degree Red & White Belt. Established the Okinawan Temple in Rhode Island in1972 after serving in the U.S. Air Force 1968 to 1972. He has trained many dependents of Law Enforcement Officers. Many students have gone on to College or the Military, A few of our students are in Law Enforcement, Attorneys, Doctors, Engineers, Self Employed Businesses, etc. We train and prepare students for success. We develop our children to become Disciplined, Responsible, Mature, Self Reliant, Respectful & Successful Young Adults.

Meet the Business Owner

Al G.

Business Owner

Began his Karate Training while serving in the U.S. Air Force 1968 to 1972. Was promoted to 1^st Degree Black Belt in October 1972, 2^nd Degree Black Belt in March 1974, 3^rd Degree Black Belt in March 1977, 4^th Degree Black Belt in November 1984, 5^th Degree November 1994, 6^th Degree Red & White Belt May 2005. Received his Teaching Certificate from his Teacher, Sensei James H. Coffman, July 9, 2006. Sensei Gagne has been keeping the Tradition of Shorinryu Karate alive in Rhode Island since 1972. Received the Unites States Martial Arts Hall of Fame Award in 2012 and Inducted into the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Master in 2013.