Pinnacle Martial Arts

09/19/2026

Willkie Days is here!

Rushville has always been a community that values leadership, character and service - and that's something we still believe in today at Pinnacle Martial Arts.

So we thought we'd have a little fun and imagine what Wendell Willkie might have said if he trained at Pinnacle.

Whether in politics or in life, discipline, hard work and a strong character always make a difference.

Enjoy Willkie Days and be proud of our hometown history!

See you around town!

09/18/2026

Mr. Clarke Wade, Mr. Steve VanCamp, Mr. Terry Maccarrone, Mr. Parker Shelton, Mr. Robert Yarnell, Mr. Eddie Bethea, Mr. Doug Perry, Sensei Phillip Koeppel, Mr. James McLain, Mr. John Hutchcroft, Mr. Mark Shear, Mr. Don Sonney, Mr. David Schielein, and Mr. James Webster.

09/17/2026

Some things never go out of style.

Discipline. Respect. Honor.

At Pinnacle Martial Arts, we teach traditional Okinawan karate with principles that have stood the test of time, while helping students build skills they can use in life today.

Fitness. Self Defense. Stress Relief.

Karate is more than learning how to punch and kick. It is about developing confidence, focus, self-control, and character through real traditional training.

If you have been thinking about martial arts for yourself or your child, now is a great time to get started.

Pinnacle Martial Arts
211 N. Main St., Rushville, IN 46173
Call or text 765-561-3233

Traditional values. Skills for today’s world.

09/17/2026

2006 - L to R: Darrin McGowan, Thomasina McGowan and Sensei Koeppel. Sensei Koeppel’s “50 Years in the Martial Arts” celebration.

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

2006 - Sensei Koeppel, Holt, MI

09/15/2026

Mr. John Manley and Sensei Koeppel

09/14/2026

1998 - Sensei teaching a seminar at the Peoria Pere Marquette Hotel.

09/12/2026

What a great day of training!

Thank you to Mr. Lucky Phillips for sharing his knowledge, skill, and years of experience. We also thank everyone who joined us on the training floor and helped make today’s seminar a success!

Darrin and Thomasina McGowan
Pinnacle Martial Arts

09/12/2026

What a great day of training at Pinnacle Martial Arts!

A sincere thank you to Mr. Lucky Phillips for sharing his knowledge and insight into Koeppel-Ha kata and waza. We are grateful for the time he spent teaching, explaining, and helping everyone gain a deeper understanding of the art.

Thank you to every martial artist who joined us today. Your focus, effort, questions, and respect made this seminar truly special. It was an honor to share the training deck with each of you.

Days like today help preserve the teachings of Sensei Phillip W. Koeppel while keeping them active, practical, and moving forward.

Thank you, all, for being part of it!

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