"Nothing is more harmful to the World than a Martial Art that is ineffective in Self-Defense!"   -- Choki Motobu, 
(Legendary Okinawan Karate Master and Renown Fighter)
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Once you've decided to try this seldom seen, proven effective Adult Self Defense Karate, how would you like to feel: 
- Self Confident in your ability to face unexpected violence?
- Proud of your new body shape and physical condition?
- Relaxed and Self Assured as you face life's challenges?
- Happy you decided finally to learn this traditional Okinawan Martial Art that challenges you physically and mentally while enjoying the unique friendships you developed through training together and having fun?
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​If I can show you a way of learning proven effective self defense Karate, of having easy to learn natural body movement self defense skills from DAY 1 without years of training, would you be interested?

As you know, until recently, when you wanted to learn self defense, you had to join a gang, enter the military, fight more. ...Or, spend hours and years training in a gym before you could even begin to feel like you could defend yourself effectively. And even then you would wonder if your sport karate would really help you if you really needed it because you trained only in punches and kicks, even though roughly 85% of violent attacks begin with a grab, push or pull where there are no rules.

Now, if you agree with me then what I'm about to tell you will completely change how you feel about Adult Self Defense Karate. . . and how much more quickly you will learn to defend yourself effectively with natural body movements, get in shape, and have fun..

Whether you're an experienced martial artist or a beginner, in shape or starting to get back into shape, the Virginia Okinawan Karate Dojo in Alexandria has knowledgable instructors, an effective training system, equipment, and cooperative members to help you learn proven effective Adult Self Defense Karate to get in shape, improve self control, take control of your life, learn self defense and have fun, lots of FUN! Now it's so easy to learn effective adult self defense karate. And we're here to help you discover these seldom seen natural body movements for self defense, to get in shape, to reduce stress, to take control of your life, and to have fun. (As an Adult You Are Still Allowed to have FUN!)

"Whether you are a new martial arts practitioner or an experienced martial artists, you'll learn techniques that will empower you in traditional Okinawan self-defense karate. I've trained for more than a year at this karate dojo and love it. With every class you learn something new. You'll be challenged physically and intellectually with the curriculum. More importantly, the members of this school encourage working together. It's not about competition. It focuses on cooperation so that everyone gets better. This has been and continues to be one of the most positive experiences I've had since moving to Virginia. You'll feel empowered, confident, and skilled with every day of training."
A.L. Torres

In a very short time from now you will feel more confident and in control as your body responds better and more quickly to what you want it to do, and gets in better physical condition - you become a person that you will be proud of, one that will be admired by others - well suited to lead confidently or strongly support others.

People will soon notice the difference in your increased self confidence and self control, your more positive attitude, and your ability to face what life dishes out.  Plus your self confidence also deters many would be aggressors. They will look for less confident victims. This validates the saying, "if you know self defense karate, you probably won't ever get to use it outside of the karate dojo. Yet if you don't know it, at times you will regret not having learned it."

When you browse through our site and look at all the opportunities and our karate dojo training area, you'll find yourself getting excited about all the possibilities. Here you'll find a karate dojo evoking the charm and appeal of Okinawan karate dojos with equipment for:
- getting in shape,
- learning self defense,
- padded floors to help you learn to fall properly,
- kicking bags to learn to kick and punch hard and fast,
- makiwara (punching board) to learn power punching without hand injury,
- a makiwara (kicking board/tire) for conditioning your shins for blocks & attacks,
- plenty of mirrors to check your stances and improve your techniques,
- Okinawan/Japanese background music and videos,
- a water coop so anyone can grab a cold bottle of water, and
- a shower, restroom, and infrared sauna, too!
Plus we have an extensive book and video library for your karate martial arts research.....and elucidation!
We Only Lack YOU!

 At Virginia Okinawan Karate Dojo you will feel GREAT as you:
- Boost self defense skills you can use from DAY 1,
- Start getting back into shape,
- Learn the seldom seen art of Okinawan Self Defense Karate,
- Gain self confidence and self control,
- Make new friends, (real friends, karate friends are special)
- Have Fun, Lots of Fun.

We supercharge your martial arts skills!
​Members who practiced other styles of karate and martial arts call this the Karate Martial Art Grad School because you learn the proven effective self defense applications of those techniques you may have learned in your sport karate. 

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I invite you to join our members who use the skills learned at Virginia Okinawan Karate Dojo to enhance their self defense abilities, improve their self confidence and self control, reduce their stress, get in shape, take control of their lives, and have fun. Because once you join this exclusive group, you'll get:
• Instruction from Roberto an 8th Degree Master Instructor with over 35-years of experience teaching self defense karate to US Embassy Security Personnel, US Marines, foreign security agents, and people just like you! Roberto began training with Grand Master Seikichi Iha, 10th Degree, in 1979 and is now one of his senior students. Roberto received The Expertise Award of "Best Martial Arts Teacher in Washington DC Area" for 2017 and 2018.

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• Lots of individual attention and cooperation to ensure you are learning effectively  
• No senseless dancing in your pajamas thinking your sport karate will work for self defense yet leaving you with no clue about "no rules" street self defense.
• Join a small exclusive group of people focused on learning effective self defense through Grand Master Seikichi Iha's Beikoku Shidokan Karate curriculum. 
• Together we will help you reach your training goals as we improve your trust, confidence, and friendship while having fun.
 • We Guarantee that you will learn proven effective self defense techniques from your first class. If you are dissatisfied with our training you can just walk away with no other additional costs or obligations.

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"This is a real karate dojo for those searching for a true home to learn martial arts. When I say real I mean a serious environment, not gimmicky, where the lessons are aimed towards self defense and the Sensei is an actual teacher, not one past their prime who wears their belt for looks. I mean no disrespect towards other teachers but there are those who rely on belt color more so than fitness to gain respect. Here, Sensei Roberto is a classic master: he teaches the classes himself, there is no contract, there is no testing fee, and they use no pads, head gear or gloves in their practice -- it's the real deal. But don't get me wrong. Although this school is mature and most students here are upper belts, they are a convivial crowd with warmth and true appreciation for each other. They welcomed me immediately and were great hosts to all that joined after. They have plenty to pull rank for but no one does. That is because Sensei doesn't. He is open and approachable and earnestly just wants to teach karate. Okinawan karate rocks, btw. You'll get an immediate sense of all this upon your first class and then you'll know like me.
Amy Burke, VA 

As you sit there reading this website, you're beginning to realize just how great your life could become through training here with us at our karate dojo. And how excited we are to help you on your journey! Just think of us as your personal self defense trainers (like the high-priced specialist Chuck Norris, or others - but nowhere near as expensive!) - we're a team of professionals dedicated to making proven effective natural body movement Self Defense Karate available to everyone. So the question now is:
- Are you serious about getting proven effective self defense in a fun environment?
- Are you serious about being one of the few people who can change their lives, gain confidence, boost their self defense skills while having fun?
- Are you ready to begin your journey?

If you answered "Yes!" Then give yourself the gift of 6 weeks of unlimited self defense karate classes for only $99, plus a FREE uniform.
Look through this website. Then call/text 703-310-9596 or
send us an email virginiadojo@gmail.com to claim your 6 week special offer. Knowing that we're always here to help you.

"Make Friends Through Karate!" --Grand Master Seikichi Iha, 10th Degree, one of the most senior and renown Okinawan Karate Masters, and the senior Okinawan Karate Master in the United States.

"Roberto is one of the best teachers around to help you develop physical and mental strength. The environment is family friendly and welcoming to people of all sizes and gender. This karate dojo is under the leadership of Grandmaster Sense Iha, who is one of best Karatega alive. Nough said... If you are ready to explore your potentials, this may be the right door for you. In any event, it doesn’t cost a penny to try out 3 classes for free. Need more assurance, call Roberto or visit and talk to one of his students."
Dan Kumar

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​Virginia Okinawan Karate Dojo
6416 Grovedale Dr., Alexandria, VA 22310
703-310-9596
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