Isshinryu karate
Traditional Okinawan karate for children, teens and adults, taught by Sensei Gary Panichella in the club's dojo.
Class times
Tuesday and Thursday
6:00 – 7:30pm
Ground-floor dojo, 808 Raritan Avenue
Classes are open to beginners and to experienced martial artists who want a place to train. Children, teens and adults are all welcome.
Questions before your first class? Call the club or send a message.
Sensei Gary Panichella
Gary is the club's head karate instructor and its owner. He has practiced martial arts for 50 years. Born and raised in Highland Park, he is also a retired Highland Park police officer.
Read Gary's story
About the style
Isshinryu is a style of karate from Okinawa. Training builds strong fundamentals and covers forms, sparring and practical self-defense.
Programs emphasize:
- Safety
- Fitness
- Discipline
- Form
- Self-defense
Equipment
Uniforms, sparring gear and bags are available at the club, so new students don't need to shop elsewhere.