The Women's Center Karate Club, founded in 1976 by Susan Ribner and now headed by Denise Williams, 3rd degree black belt,  is an all female school dedicated to serious karate training in a supportive environment. We are devoted to the empowerment of women and girls of all ages and physical abilities. The karate style practiced at our school is a Japanese style called Shotokan. This rigorous form of karate is quite popular and is practiced the world over.

The Women's Center Karate Club is affiliated with the Japan Karate Association. The JKA is a world-wide organization headquartered in Tokyo. The local JKA is located in New York City.

The Women's Center Karate Club also participates in activities of The National Women's Martial Arts Federation. The federation sponsors conferences, a yearly special training and seminars throughout the year.

Location:
520 8th Ave. 16th Floor (between 36th & 37th street )
New York, New York 10018
at New York Spaces: Ripley-Grier Rehearsal Studios

Contact Denise Williams at 1-917-612-8492 (Much Kneaded: massage - nutrition - martial arts) or via e-mail
I'm looking forward to speaking with you and you can look forward to training of a lifetime!