"Nothing is more harmful to the World
than a Martial Art that is Ineffective in Self-Defense!"
-- Choki Motobu, (1870-1944)
(Legendary Okinawan Self Defense Karate Master and Renown Fighter)
than a Martial Art that is Ineffective in Self-Defense!"
-- Choki Motobu, (1870-1944)
(Legendary Okinawan Self Defense Karate Master and Renown Fighter)
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We Teach the Art of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Shidokan Self Defense Karate through the practice of:
- Kata: Individually performed patterns of punches, kicks, blocks, joint locks, pressure points, and throws to help you remember self defense technique applications; (Repeating Kata at home and in class helps hard-wire your mind and brain to react naturally to attacks.) - Kumite: Apply Kata techniques in Partner drills/exercises to practice basic punching, kicking and blocking techniques and controlled sparring that also include throws, responses to grabs, pulls and pushes; and - Bunkai: Understanding Kata technique applictions in a more free-form and useful self defense. 
"The best place to start your martial arts journey. " James Hutton If I can show you a way of Learning the Art of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate, of having
- Natural Reactions to Violent Attacks, - Reduced Fear of Violence, - Increased Self- Confidence, - More Self Control, and - Have Fun with a Select Group of Adults, would you be interested? |
Why Learn Karate?
- Become Fearless - Boost Your Confidence - Improve Your Self Control - Get In Shape - Reduce Your Stress - Magnify Self Defense Skills & - Have Fun! 
Virginia Shorin Ryu Karate Dojo Members at the Karate Kaikan in Okinawa - 2019
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Have You Considered Trying Our Classes?
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Whether you're a Beginner or an Experienced Martial Artist, The Virginia Dojo in Alexandria has a Shorin Ryu Karate Master 8th Degree Instructor with Over 40 Years Experience Teaching Karate Classes, friendly cooperative members, and the training equipment to help you Learn Practical, Proven Effective Self Defense Karate to Reduce Your Fears, Increase Your Self Control to once again Walk with Confidence. We're here to help you Learn the Effective Art of Self Defense Karate. Martial Arts Grad School Once you join this exclusive group, you'll get: • Karate Instruction from: - an 8th Degree Master Instructor with over 40 years of experience teaching self defense classes! - A Woman's Class Instructor with decades of experience to ensure your body movements enable enable effective self defense. We aren't like your other Martial Arts and Karate Schools because we focus on Adult Self Defense Karate using Simple, Easy to Learn Natural Body Movements rather than Muscle. Thus, small women, large muscular men, and those in between, effectively use these practical techniques for self defense. In our Karate Classes We learn that a block is an attack is a throw is a block. We train that way, too. Our goal is to arrive home safely after an unexpected violent attack. There is no focus on winning a trophy or competition. Just think of us as your personal Self Defense Karate Trainer (like the high-priced specialists Diplomats and CEOs Hire - but nowhere near as expensive!) - we are a team of professionals dedicated to helping You Learn the Gentle Art of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Self Defense Karate. "I have practiced martial arts for quite some time. After moving to Virginia I looked for a dojo for a long time because of the caliber and lineage of my previous teachers. This dojo is the real deal. If you want to learn to really defend yourself, immerse yourself in history and have a great dojo family, this is the place!" Bryan H. Alexandria, VA |
Don't You Deserve to Learn Self Defense Reactions at Virginia Dojo
 Learn to React to An Attack with Your Own at Viriginia Dojo
"I have been practicing Okinawan shorin-ryu karate for the last 15 years in Colombia, Argentina and the US. I've known Sensei Curtis for over 15 years; his guidance and teaching will definitely take your current skills to the next level. This style of karate is great in that through the proper techniques you'll be able to to defend yourself regardless of your opponent's age or size. Try out some classes and you'll not be disappointed." Juan Jose Martinez Alexandria, VA |
