Traditional Martial Arts with Modern Application 67 Main St, Stanhope NJ  ·  (973) 756-7436
01 / 06 Welcome to Rising Fist Martial Arts

Tradition meets Modern.

Isshinryu Karate, practical self-defense, and one-on-one instruction — taught at a real dojo on Main Street, Stanhope.

  • Ages 5+
  • All belt levels
  • Certified instructors
  • Indoor & outdoor classes
25+Years teaching
200+Students trained
5Google rating
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Classes & Courses

Are you ready?

Traditional Isshinryu Karate with modern applications — for every age, gender, and ability. Your first class is on us.

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Karate Classes

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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The Path

Your belt journey.

From your first class to black belt, every rank is a milestone — earned, not given.

  1. 9WhiteDay one. Learn the basics.
  2. 8YellowBuilding your base of technique.
  3. 7OrangeMore kata and sparring.
  4. 6GreenYou’re beginning to be taken seriously.
  5. 5BlueSharpening your techniques.
  6. 4PurpleApproaching senior ranks.
  7. 3 → 1 Brown Three senior ranks: San-Kyu · Ni-Kyu · Ik-Kyu. Senior students; help teach.
  8. 1BlackBeginning of the real journey.
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Rising Fist Martial Arts News

Come
Visit Us.

Indoor and outdoor classes at our state-of-the-art facility on Main Street in Stanhope. Stop in — we’d love to meet you.

  • Indoormatted training floor
  • Outdoorseasonal classes
  • Main St.street parking
Rising Fist Martial Arts new dojo
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Why RFMA

A real dojo.
A real community.

We're not a franchise belt-mill. We're a small school where every student is known by name and every belt is earned.

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Authentic Isshinryu

Traditional Isshinryu Karate, taught the way it was passed to us — generations deep.

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Modern application

Tradition meets the real world: pressure-tested drills and contemporary self-defense.

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Small classes

Low instructor-to-student ratios so technique gets corrected, not just witnessed.

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Indoor & outdoor

A purpose-built training space on Main Street — train inside or under the sky.

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Our Team

Meet your instructors.

A small senior team. Decades of mat time. The same teachers who greet you on day one will be there at your black belt.

Chief Instructor · Yondan

Sensei [Head Instructor]

Lead instructor at Rising Fist with decades of Isshinryu training. Specializes in kata interpretation and practical self-defense application.

Senior Instructor · Sandan

Sensei [Senior Instructor]

Heads the kids' programs. Translates tradition into language a six-year-old can follow — and a teenager can respect.

Assistant Instructor · Shodan

Sempai [Assistant Instructor]

Runs intermediate weapons and conditioning. Tournament experience and a sharp eye for footwork.

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Calendar

Class schedule.

Times below are typical. Holidays and special events may shift the schedule — call ahead if it's your first visit.

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Membership

Simple, honest pricing.

No long-term contracts. Cancel any time. Family rates available — and your first class is always free.

Drop-In

Single class

$25/ class

  • One class, no commitment
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Loaner gear available
  • Pay at the door or online
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Family

2+ household members

$259/ mo

  • Unlimited classes for the household
  • Shared belt testing schedule
  • Priority private-lesson booking
  • Sibling & parent pairings
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First class is on us. No card required. No commitment. Just come step on the mat.

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Contact

Get in touch.

Tell us a little about who's training and we'll follow up with the next available class times.

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Parking

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.

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Video Library

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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