The L.I. Ninjutsu Centers opened its first location in 1991 on Higbie Lane in the heart of West Islip. Kyoshi Allie was born in Good Samaritan Hospital, graduated West Islip High School and lived in the community for his entire life. Having trained in many schools he wanted to bring the martial arts back to the community where he was raised. His first school was only 700 sq. ft. It was simply the start of all that was to come.
Within less than one year they quickly grew out of their location and Kyoshi Allie decided to scout out a new location. He jumped in his vehicle and ventured out to find a new spot. Upon the first turn, he noticed a small Japanese man hanging a for rent sign on what is now know as the Hanata Headquarters, It turns out that the owner was an ex Judo champion and was excited to find out his building would soon become a dojo to spread the word of his heritage having been raised in Japan and lived in a dojo his entire life. Sometimes things are just meant to be. This location is one of the eldest martial arts schools on Long Island.