Ernie Temples School of Karate

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Our goals are quite simple... to provide you with top quality instruction at an affordable price. We have adult, child and private classes. In our children's program, we strive to mirror family values. Students learn how to interact with their peers and understand that the "Art" is not just about punching and kicking. In the adult programs, pupils find the Art is an excellent venue for bringing about life changes. Learn to manage stress and everyday pressures! We are more than just a storefront "kick and punch" shop.

Ernie Temple is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate. Mr. Temple first started his training in 1965 in Shotokan Karate while stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey and then later at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Mr. Temple continued his training in Isshinryu in 1971. He was awarded his 8th Dan in 1996 from the Legendary Isshinryu Pioneer, Don Nagle and at the AOKA tournament on September 17, 2005, Grand Master Ed McGrath promoted Mr. Temple to 9th Degree Black Belt. Grand Master McGrath then announced to everyone in attendance at that Bayonne Tournament that he has named Mr. Temple to be the next Grand Master for Isshinryu upon Mr. McGrath's retirement. Grand Master McGrath appointed Mr. Temple as SOKE DAI for the organization until such time that he takes over as SOKE for the DON NAGLE organization.
Mr. Temple has taught literally thousands of students over the past 4 decades. He has taught hand to hand combat to Marine and Naval Officers in Philadelphia in the early 90's . He traveled to teach Marines in Yokosuka, Japan in 1995 and 1997 and in Camp Courtney, Okinawa in 2003. His competition days touched upon 5 decades from 1966 to 2003. He is a five-time New Jersey AAU and USAKF Senior State Champion in fighting, weapons and kata. Mr. Temple was inducted into Don Nagle’s American Okinawan Karate Association Hall of Fame in 1997.
His Dojo is recognized by many as the home for excellence in teaching both children’s classes and adult classes. He was awarded the coveted New Jersey Children’s Assault Prevention Award in 1997. Mr. Temple’s students compete on a regular basis in the tri-state area and he is sought out for being one of the top judges in the competitive arena for martial arts.

Dojo Visit to Scott Lombardo & Bill Miller — Road trip! Sensei Gene Smith and I took a road trip up to Mass. to visit Sensei Lombardo and Miller's dojo on the 21st. Their students are strong Isshinryu karatkas and we h...more

MEN'S KUMITE TEAM ARE 3 PEAT WINNERS!! — Once again, our Men's Fighting Team, Gene Smith, Tom Nowell and Michael LaMonica won a decisive victory over some strong competition! I've coached a number of outstanding fi...more