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Health/Fitness Centers

Ichiban Karate School / Cardio Kickboxing


Photograph (c) 2002 Grant M. Smith

Located in the old Sawmill building on Robinson Street, downtown Wakefield, Ichiban is the area's largest karate school. They feature a strong program for young children, youth, young adults, and of course, adults of all ages. Owner "Renshi" Chick Gavitt is a 5th degree black belt in an Okinawan form of karate called Shorin-ryu Shidokan. Head instructor is 4th degree Sensei Ken Berdeen. The school also offers cardio kickboxing worksouts on a regular schedule, an increasingly popular way to work out. There are two separate dojos, an martial arts store, and more. The school is wheelchair accessible via the side door on the right side of the building. Behind the school is a popular coffee shop called Eclectables, operated by 2nd degree black belt Sensei Wayne Lager.

  • Address: 215 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Telephone: 401-789-3380
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URI Swimming Pool

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Featuring a large indoor pool... (more info coming)

  • Address: Route 138, Kingston, RI
  • 401-
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Arundel's Academy of Martial Arts

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Arundel's Academy teaches Tae Kwon Do (Korean style) karate to all ages.

  • Address: 130 Kersey Road, Peace Dale, RI 02879-2427
  • 401-789-8273
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All That Matters

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A wellness collaborative offering yoga, tai chi, meitation, belly banding, pilates, holistic health services, and a retail store.

River Bend Athletic Club

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Health and sports facility, offering daily, weekly & monthly rates. Weight loss and sports nutrition, personal and group training, aerobics and group cycling, strength and cardio equipment, basketball, razquetball and squash.

  • Address: 316 Columbia Street, Peace Dale, RI 02883-2447 (across from the Neighborhood Guild)
  • Telephone: 401-789-9585
  • Website at: http://rbac.baweb.com/
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The Neighborhood Guild

The Guild also offers several fitness/sports programs. Click here to see the Guild on the Activity/Learning Centers page.

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Ichiban Karate School / Cardio Kickboxing

Arundel's Academy of Martial Arts

All That Matters

River Bend Athletic Club


Tefft Hill Homeowners Association • P.O. Box 5672 • Wakefield • RI • 02879 • U.S.A.