Special Pricing for new students
Monday & Wednesday Evenings
π Doors Open: 7:00 PM (Optional Practice Time)
π Class Time: 7:30 PM β 8:30 PM
Sunday Mornings
π Class Time: 10:00 AM β 11:00 AM
π All classes held at Carolina Isshinryu Karate Academy
869 Perry Rd, Apex, NC
π§ sensei@karateNC.com
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π call or text: 919-228-871
At Carolina Isshinryu Karate Academy, we help kids grow strong β inside and out.
Our family-friendly program is designed to build confidence, respect, humility, and real-world self-defense skills. Through structured training in basics, forms (katas), sparring, and physical fitness, students develop coordination, balance, and self-esteem β all while having fun.
Confidence to stand up to bullies and peer pressure
Respect, discipline, and courtesy β on and off the mat
Improved focus, coordination, and body awareness
A strong foundation in self-defense and personal responsibility
A safe, supportive space to burn energy and build character
We teach common sense before self-defense β emphasizing that karate is never about aggression or showing off. There is no first strike in Isshinryu. Instead, we cultivate self-assured students who make good choices and treat others with respect.
Our kidsβ program blends tradition with fun, helping young martial artists thrive during their most important growth years. We believe in the lifelong benefits of karate β and weβre excited to share them with your family.
Ready to build confidence, sharpen self-defense skills, and boost total-body fitness? Our adult Isshinryu program is designed for all experience levels β from first-timers to seasoned martial artists β in a progressive, non-competitive format that meets you where you are.
π₯ Train with Purpose
Isshinryu Karate combines traditional techniques with modern training methods to help you achieve real results β physically, mentally, and emotionally. Itβs a powerful way to break out of daily routines and reconnect with your strength.
π₯A Legacy of Strength
Isshinryu was chosen by the U.S. Marines for their martial arts program β a tradition that began in the 1950s when the U.S. government invited founder Tatsuo Shimabuku to train Marines stationed in Okinawa. That same spirit of discipline and resilience lives on in every class we teach.
π§ Fitness for Body & Mind
Karate is one of the most dynamic ways to stay fit β blending cardio, strength, flexibility, and focus. Whether you're looking to relieve stress, improve health, or learn practical self-defense, the best time to start is now.