Isshinryu Karate, practical self-defense, and one-on-one instruction — taught at a real dojo on Main Street, Stanhope.
Classes & Courses
Three programs. One philosophy: traditional martial arts with modern applications. Pick a path — they all start with the same first class, on us.
Find the Art in Martial Arts
Karate class is where we learn traditional Isshinryu Karate for self defense and confidence. Karate is for everyone no matter the age, gender or ability. With many events and certified instructors you are sure to learn something that helps you everyday.
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Hands-On Learning
Rising Fist is proud to offer private lessons with any of our professional instructors. One on one attention for any subject in the martial arts.
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Be Prepared for Any Situation
Learn the most effective ways to protect yourself with simple powerful techniques that have been tested in real life situations. Years of study and generations of knowledge have brought together our self defense classes. One on One or group classes available.
Learn MoreThe Path
From your first class to black belt, every rank is a milestone — earned, not given. Hover a belt to see what it takes.
Rising Fist Martial Arts News
New dojo with indoor and outdoor classes. Come visit our new state of the art facility on Main Street in Stanhope.
Why RFMA
We're not a franchise belt-mill. We're a small school where every student is known by name and every belt is earned.
Traditional Isshinryu Karate, taught the way it was passed to us — generations deep.
Tradition meets the real world: pressure-tested drills and contemporary self-defense.
Low instructor-to-student ratios so technique gets corrected, not just witnessed.
A purpose-built training space on Main Street — train inside or under the sky.
Our Team
A small senior team. Decades of mat time. The same teachers who greet you on day one will be there at your black belt.
Lead instructor at Rising Fist with decades of Isshinryu training. Specializes in kata interpretation and practical self-defense application.
Heads the kids' programs. Translates tradition into language a six-year-old can follow — and a teenager can respect.
Runs intermediate weapons and conditioning. Tournament experience and a sharp eye for footwork.
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Calendar
Times below are typical. Holidays and special events may shift the schedule — call ahead if it's your first visit.
Contact
Tell us a little about who's training and we'll follow up with the next available class times.
Free street parking on Main Street directly outside the dojo, plus public lots a short walk away. Arrive ten minutes early on day one and we'll show you around.
Open in Maps →Reference videos for kata, basics, and self-defense drills are available to active students through the member portal. Stop by the dojo or contact us for access.
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