RI Self-Defense Center
Kenpo-Kobudo Karate In Johnston, RI
Over 35 Years of Martial Arts in RI
WELCOME
Tradition of Excellence since 1987
Congratulations, you found one of the best facilities to take part in martial arts, karate, and self-defense classes in RI since 1987. We have been providing RI, Johnston, and other communities with excellent karate lessons for beginners, kid's karate, women's self-defense, adult martial arts, and reality based self defense for the last 30 years!
Besides teaching Kenpo in RI, our Instructors are also certified in Jiu-Jitsu, Street Self-Defense, and licensed Amok! Knife tactics.
Whether you are looking for a Traditional Martial Arts Program, College Self-Defense, Womens' Self-Defense, Self-Defense for Your Employees, or setting a up a workshop for your organization or town, we at RI Self-Defense Center will meet your needs with a 100% Money Back Guarantee. Register for a free class today!
Celebrating over 35 Years of Excellence of
Martial Arts in RI
OPENING HOURS
Monday/Wednesdays
4:30pm (Mon) Kids Beginners
5:25m Kids beginners
6:20 pm Kids Adv
7:15pm Kenpo Adults/StreetWise
Tuesday
5:000pm Lil' Kickers (Ages 4-6)
StreetWise Wednesdays
7:15pm Adults
Thursday
7:00pm Kenpo Adults
Saturday
9am-12pm Privates
Our Dojo is Family
No Contracts
No Pushy Sales Gimmicks
No Ego
No Scams
ADDRESS
15 Industrial Lane Johnston, RI 02919
E-mail: riselfdefense@gmail.comTel: 1-401-949-5600
Fun Group Classes for All Ages
Private Self-Defense Workshops
Programs
Kids Karate Class
Johnston Kids Karate Classes
Our Kids Gain CONFIDENCE, RESPECT, and learn a skillset to BEAT BULLIES?
Kids karate in RI looks different in every school. Our goal is to for students to develop Character, Discipline, and Skill carries over positive ways to help our kids succeed in all parts of life. Our kids learn REAL skill that yield's REAL self-confidence that carries over into better progress at school and behavior at home.
Our head Instructor, Sensei Michael Orsini, is a PE teacher in the Town of Lincoln and brings his teaching expertise to the mat.
Michael teaches and oversees all the Johnston Kids Karate classes and to make sure that lessons are developmentally appropriate for all abilities.
Our Johnston Kids Karate Classes teach Martial Arts values such as focus, discipline, honesty and confidence through fun but meaningful instruction. Students learn real self-defense and conflict resolution that works. We stress that fighting isn't the only and most appropriate way to handle confrontation.
Martial Arts is way of life and actually reinforces a humble and peaceful character. Come meet our family and see why families like the Kenpo-Kobudo Way...
Johnston Adult Martial Art Classes
Our Adult Martial Arts program gives the skills to EFFECTIVELY defend one’s life and family, while working with like-minded people in a fun and energetic environment.
Our main program is Kenpo Kobudo Karate, which is a complete system of efficient techniques that are a combination of Jiu- Jitsu, Judo, Traditional Karate and BJJ. Kenpo-Kobudo Karate provides the skills to handle various life's challenges as efficiently as possible in a supportive and manner. Our students in this class range from 16-70 years old!
Johnston Self- Defense and Women's Self-Defense
Do you work late night? Daughter going to college? Society violence making you second think your safety? Want to organize a great Team Building opportunity for your employees through a Corporate Self-Defense Workshop?
The need for men and women to protect themselves is real. Many people do not have time to commit themselves to training 3 days a week for years, but still want to learn how to defend themselves.
Our StreetWise Wednesdays is a comprehensive self-protection program serving the RI area. Classes are every Wednesday at 7:15pm and we break it down to what works in various scenarios. We can even come to you!
We also offer some of the best Self-Defense and Women's Self-Defense workshops in RI. If you cannot make one of our set workshops, you can Customize a 1,2, or 3 class seminar series that best suites your needs.
Private and group sessions are available. We are happy to help you in a relaxed environment. We can even come to you.
We have helped Sorrorities, Universities, Hospitals, Corporate Retreats, Small Groups, and Churches become safer by bringing our Self-Defense program to them.
Call Today for more info.
Why Our Martial Arts in RI
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Best Real World Self Defense in RI, PERIOD
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Kids Karate Instructors are Certified and Practicing School Teachers who know and love kids.
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Small Class Size
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Women's Self-Defense Lessons
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Customizable Private Workshops
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OVER 35 Years of Operation
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Centrally Located Martial Arts in RI
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We have Credible Liniage of Martial Arts
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NO CONTRACTS
About Us
Our Dojo was founded by Grand Master Soke Eugene Coutu, 10th Degree Black Belt, in 1987 as Kenpo-Kobudo Karate. In 2009, Soke-Dai Michael Orsini, 8th Degree Black Belt, took over the dojo and changed the name of the School to RI Self-Defense Center, though our principal style is still Kenpo-Kobudo Karate we now do other forms of training as well (jiu-jitsu, grappling, weapon defense, women's self-defense, and Street Wise Self-Defense). Michael Orsin continues Soke Coutu's tradition of instilling real confidence and moral values through practical and realistic self-defense training.
RI Self-Defense Center has small class sizes and teacher to student rations, no yearly contracts and no gimmicks. We believe every student can succeed with time, practice, hard work and patience. We take pride in our students and consider them family. Come see what we are about!
What our students say about us..
"This school offers everything you might need. The best karate school in RI! They have self-defense classes for adults, kids karate, and Kenpo classes for the family. The instructors are friendly and awesome at what they do!"--Stefania
"I took a self defense class with a couple of co-workers, and it was great class ! Mike took the time to educate us, and explained everything ! He demonstrated techniques and made sure everyone was doing it correct before moving on. I learned a lot from just one class, and look forward to going again. I highly recommend !!" - Courtney
"Great place to learn martial arts by a great instructor. Most of all, he is great with kids. My little guy has taken right to his techniques and loves it. This place is the real deal." - Jayson
"Best in the state. Firm and kind instructors. Sensei Mike has been such a wonderful leader/role model for my daughter. He is patient but also pushes her skills. Classes have improved her self esteem, self discipline, and given me MUCH peace of mind to know my daughter can defend herself. Mike has a great sense of humor and makes the classes fun for the students."--Taylor
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