Rising Sun Karate Academy

Rising Sun Karate Academy, 1256 Indian Head Road, Toms River, NJ 08755

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About

Rising Sun Karate Academy offers Karate, Judo, Fitness Kickboxing, Cardio Kickboxing, Self Defense, Kids Martial Arts, and Preschool Martial Arts classes. The program includes a Preschool Martial Arts “Little Rangers” option and age-specific Karate classes for different stages of development. Classes are available for all experience levels and fitness levels, with a focus on family-friendly martial arts training and community training in a group setting.

• Ages: 3–18 years old

Rising Sun Karate Academy has been serving families in Toms River since 1983. All classes are taught by highly motivated, award-winning instructors. The academy states that it is committed to excellence, continued learning, and student success. The program describes itself as more than a martial arts gym, highlighting a community of families working together every day. The curriculum emphasizes setting and attaining goals at each student’s own pace, uses positive reinforcement, does not promote violence, and includes conflict resolution strategies, as well as personalized attention not found in other martial arts schools and an environment of camaraderie.

Parent and student feedback includes comments about instructors’ commitment and dedication, positive experiences for very young children starting karate, and appreciation for compassion, patience, determination, and emphasis on hard work. Testimonials also describe Rising Sun Karate Academy as a great place for a child’s birthday party, noting professional handling of setup and cleanup and positive interactions with instructors, and mention children enjoying their karate experience at the dojo. One testimonial notes that a participant named Stan lost 125 pounds through involvement with the program.

Last updated July 28, 2026.

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