Graves Institute of Self Defense

Graves Institute of Self Defense Teaches Ketsugo Martial Arts that consists of techniques from Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, Savate and a variety of Self Defenses.

Grand Master Sensei William Graves dojo was started in 1972 and has grown into a well organized and competitive school of Self-Defense. He has trained in the martial arts since 1967. Under the instruction of Bill Soleby he earned his black belt in Okinawen Kenpoiin in 1971. Upon moving to Massachusetts to attend pharmacy school, Grand Master Graves studied with Master Daniel k. Pai and earned a se

cond black belt from the Pai-lum Karate and Kung-fu association in 1973. Grandmaster Graves also studied with and earned a brown belt from Fred Villari's United Studios of Self Defense in Chinese Kempo Karate and Ju-juitsu. Upon returning to Maine, Grand Master Graves began studying under Grand Master Dennis Tracy and earned his 2nd degree black belt in 1983 in Ketsugo and earned his 10th degree master black belt in October 2009. Graves Institute of Self Defense is a member of Maine Ketsugo Karate Association (MKKA) which Grand master Graves hold the position of president. Graves Institute of Self Defense has 8 branches, 7 in Northern Maine Aroostook County and 1 in Perth Andover Canada. The 7 branches in Maine are in Island Falls, Houlton, Mars Hill, Ashland, Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield and Caribou.

08/30/2025

There will be no Monday Karate class due to Labor Day Holiday. We are encouraging students to attend Wednesday class. Have a safe Labor Day.

02/17/2025

Due to severe weather today, Caribou class is cancelled. We encourage students to attend a make up class on Wednesday in Presque Isle.

10/14/2024

Due to Columbus Day Monday October 14, Karate class is cancelled. We encourage Caribou students to attend the Wednesday class in Presque Isle.

08/31/2024

Karate class cancelled in Caribou on Labor Day.

04/06/2024
04/06/2024

Spring 2024 Tracy's Karate tournament

01/10/2024

We will be having Karate class tonight in Presque Isle.

06/15/2023

Due to Holiday Monday June 19th, we will not have class in Caribou. Class will be held in Presque Isle Wednesday night at 6:30.

10/27/2022

Due to other events at the REC Center on Tuesday there will be no available room for us. Class will remain on our regular Monday scheduled class. We will see you then.

06/10/2021

Karate class is back in Caribou. We will start Monday June 21st at Caribou REC center. Class will start at 6:30 -7:30 pm.

Address

59 Glenn Street
Caribou, ME
04736

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Telephone

(207) 551-5777

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