Conquer Your Fear of Violence!
Self-Defense Training to Get Home Safely!
Hard to Find Adult Self Defense Karate
The Virginia Karate Dojo
"The Virginia Karate Dojo has had a tremendous impact on my life. I have more focus, and I am in better shape physically and mentally. I am happier and less stressed."
-- Jeff, Alexandria, VA
Furloughed USG Employees, Contractors & Family Members Attend Class for Free
during the Government Shut Down!
We practice traditional Okinawan
Shi do kan Shorin Ryu karate,
for natural movement, practical self defense.
Roberto Curtis, 9th Dan, teaches most classes. He imparts his 50+ Years of experience as a student of Grand Master Sekichi Iha, 10th Degree Karate Grand Master.
Denise Coursey, 4th Dan, who has 20+ years of Karate training, teaches most of the other classes.
We don't compete in Tournaments for Trophies.
We Train to get Home Safely in case of an unexpected violent encounter.
Many of the natural reaction self defense applications you will train in result in your automatic tournament disqualification.
We cooperate with our partners as we train to defend against a push, pull, or grab most often used to start violence (per national police statististics, over 85% of confrontations begin with these rather than a punch or kick)
Classes are geared toward adults and the way adults learn.
You won't just learn the karate "moves"
-- you'll discover how to use these moves to defend yourself.
Our members' average age is 45 years.
Members' ages span from a few teenagers to 76 years old.
Members report improved coordination, balance, and flexibility
Women make up about 40% of our members.
(We offer both Co-Ed and Women-Only Classes)
Effective Self Defense based on Proper Body Movement
Rather than Muscle Strength!
We offer classes every day of the week to fit your schedule
