Okinawan Temple

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200 Pleasant View Ave
Smithfield, RI 02917
+1 (401) 233-0334
http://www.okinawantemple.com

Okinawa Temple in Smithfield, RI, is a premier martial arts facility specializing in traditional Okinawan Karate under the guidance of Sensei Al Gagne, a 6th Degree Black Belt with extensive experience since 1972. The dojo promotes disciplined training tailored to develop motor skills, self-respect, and confidence in students of all ages, from children to adults.

Dedicated to keeping the martial art tradition alive, Okinawa Temple offers classes tailored for women, teens, and law enforcement, alongside hands-on weapons training for qualified students. With a commitment to providing a safe training environment that adheres to COVID-19 regulations, the studio aims to empower individuals with the skills needed to handle life's challenges thoughtfully and assertively.

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5.06 reviews
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Ben F.
10/29/2013

I first started training at the Okinawan Temple Karate Studio in 2003 when I was 16 years old. This was my first experience in a professional martial arts setting. Let me preface this was a...

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Andriy C.
10/22/2016

Everything about this place feels like the real care for student's spiritual and physical growth, and not just about making money. My 7-year-old son enjoys coming here (we attend 3 times a week,...

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Jim H.
10/29/2013

I originally met Sensei Gagne 31 years ago. I have been privileged to be taught by him and his instructor Sensei Coffman. There are no harder working traditional karate instructors anywhere I have...

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Michael B.
11/4/2014

I am a senior student of Sensei Gagne and I have been taking classes three times a week for over three years. During that entire time I have never seen Sensei with a gun. After several years of...

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William I.
11/5/2014

This review and talk of guns by Sensei is a completely disgusting obvious ploy by someone who has zero knowledge of what kind of Dojo Sensei Gagne operates. This ploy must be from competition....

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