The OKKA Family
With 4 LOCATIONS, flexible schedules, and a curriculum that has created more than one thousand Black Belts, Okinawa Kenpo Karate is your choice for the Entire Family ages 3 and up.
We’ve been teaching martial arts in Gloucester County for more than 20 years! Karate classes for Kids, Teens & Adults are fast paced, fun, educational and motivational. Expect exciting, high energy drills in every class. These drills are carefully designed to build: focus, discipline, respect, confidence, and motor and life skills. Self-confidence and self-discipline build gradually and helps to lay a strong foundation that will be applied to academics, sports, work and social settings.
Approximately 60% of our schools are families. Respect between students and an instructor is critical to creating a safe, productive learning environment for everyone involved. The OKKA has been rated in the Top 100 Martial Arts schools in the Nation by the International Martial Arts Association. Expect great things at an OKKA school.”
Respect between students and an instructor is critical to creating a safe, productive learning environment for everyone involved. The OKKA has been rated in the Top 100 Martial Arts schools in the Nation by the International Martial Arts Association. Expect great things at an OKKA school. We also offer Capoeira, MMA and Kickboxing. Call for more information. (856) 589-5551.
The facilities are open to all. Appointments are required and may be scheduled by calling any of our schools. We offer family Programs! CALL NOW to see just how much fun martial arts training with family and new friends can be.
Sensei Ryan Sickles
The Pitman school is owned and operated by Sensei Ryan Sickles. Sensei Sickles began his training at the age of 7 and worked his way through the ranks to become the owner of the school.
Sensei Sickles has been training for over 20 years total and has training in several martial arts: Kenpo Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Capoeira, Krav Maga, and Wing Chun. Sensei Sickles focuses on making students believe in themselves and conquer their goals. He also makes sure that students develop physically and stresses being ready for the outside world.
Sensei Charles Walker
Sensei Walker has been with the school almost since its beginning. He was one of OKKA's first students. Sensei Walker is a former Police Chief, EMT, and an Army Veteran. He stresses and personifies the idea that anyone can do martial arts, it is only a matter of the mind.
CIT Instructor Training Team
Sensei Sickles is also assistend in class by his CIT instructors in training. Starting at the age of 10 and above these students are taught how to become the leaders of the future. They learn the skills and attitudes necessary to become a great instructor.
The CIT team is lead by Mr. Jacob Marino and Mr. Gavin Forchic both of whom have been here for over 8 years.
They are joined by many other students who look to give back what they have learned and pave the way for others through their example.