The only school in Rhode Island with a teacher who was trained in Okinawa. Self-defense ​ Japanese Sword & Weapons Arts



Palace Hand (Ryukyu Udundi) ​ Okinawan Karate Kodokai will resume in-dojo classes on October 1! ​ We take safety seriously and have strict protocols to reduce the spread of Covid 19.

Welcome to Kodokai Dojo!

That's me, on the island of Okinawa, where karate was created. I will be your teacher at Kodokai. ​ As a U.S. Marine I was stationed in the best place in the world for martial arts- Okinawa, Japan. This is where I began a lifetime of learning and sharing proven, practical self-defense skills. We offer you a friendly supportive environment and martial arts that are very different from the things you will find elsewhere. Take a look through our website. If you are looking for fitness, self-protection skills, confidence or a way to become grounded, you have found your school! Thanks!

Gudokan Dojo, Okinawa

​ Kodokai Dojo is the U.S. Representative of the Gudokan Dojo, Okinawa, Japan. ​ ​ Takamiyagi sensei operates the Gudokan Dojo. He is a master teacher of Motobu Udundi Kobujutsu and Shorin-ryu Karate Kobudo.

Training You Can Trust

Teaching authentic martial arts in northern Rhode island for more than 40 years!

Many schools are more about belts, games and social activities than they are about martial arts. We offer you an alternative.

What we are not about... No contracts - No birthday parties No movie nights - No board breaking No demo team - No children with black belts No trophies- No Point sparring*

*We do not teach sport karate, we teach authentic martial arts. ​ ​

What we are about... Practical Skills Function Functional fitness and functional skills. Our classes are about you. Develop at your own pace and develop confidence and skills that you can rely upon. Well-being Mind, Body, Spirit Martial arts can help you become centered, find balance in your life and improve your outlook. The spirit of Okinawa is everywhere in our practice! Integrity Authenticity We are true to our teachers and our unique history. You will learn the same time-tested old school skills that we brought back from Okinawa!