Okinawan Temple Karate

To the idiots that have a problem with guns. I may not like the but I'm grateful to my coach for teaching me what to do when one is pulled on me at close range. I have only spoken with Sensei on the phone and as someone who's trained all over, his approach is on point As long as he sticks to what we spoke about on the phone I can't imagine having any issues. No belts for no work! My kind of school!

great school, and great style. recommended for anyone who would like to achieve self discipline and strength of mind and body

I am a Nidan (2nd degree black) under Sensei Al Gagne and although I have ceased training in his dojo due to several leg surgeries I will always be greatly indebted to him ! The fact that Sensei enjoys guns and gun ownership should not be a concernto anyone !!! the comments from a few people re Sensei's gun ownership are rediculous as Sensei is an extremely responsible gun owner the same as he is a great karate instructor ! Shame on you people for trying to discredit him ! My guess is that you are washouts

Hahaha. Wow. As a bleeding heart liberal with socialist leaning and someone who doesnt really care about guns, i did train at this school for a year. In that time i never saw sensei or any of his assistant instructors or students with a firearm. Perhaps times have changed, but as i may disagree with sensei's political leanings, i must say that his karate instruction and dedication to real self defensr are top notch. Hands down one of the most serious, focused and disciplined dojos i have ever trained at, and politics didnt come up very often or get in the way of very dedicated instruction. His long term students were and probably still are badasses. At the time he had classes available 5 nights a week and two morning classes. 2 hours of straight karate and continuos contact sparring. I will always appreciate sensei Gagne's approach to traditional shorinji matsumura te. Domo arigato sensei!

Amazing Karate school!