We love practicing and teaching adult martial arts in Alexandria VA. Our Head Instructor has more than 50 years of martial art teaching, researching and testing experience.
We know what works for your self defense!
We use:
- Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate Classes
as the basis for our Adult Martial Art Self Defense
Because Every Student is unique You deserve special attention.
We have a class format based upon the Beikoku Shidokan Shorin Ryu Karate curriculum developed by Grand Master Seikichi Iha, 10th Degree.
Classes include:
- karate kata (programmed self defense movements) followed by
- karate kumite and karate bunkai because you need to apply those kata movements to typical street-type attacks to hone your self defense reactions.
No competition. No trophies. No medals. Just get home safely.
Explore Self Defense Reactions You can use today!
Senior students help guide you during class so you improve your skills while they improve theirs' at the same time.
We’ve won many awards, including "Best Martial Arts Instructor Alexandria"
&
"Best Martial Arts in Alexandria" .
We come highly recommended,
yet we don’t let that go to our heads. We dedicate ourselves to teaching Men & Women Self Defense Martial Arts in Alexandria VA.
Your Martial Art Classes in
Alexandria VA are taught by experts with at least 10 years of Martial Art Karate experience.
We make sure you have the most experienced professionals teaching to ensure you get Great Value for your membership.
You’ll find the support you need to ensure that you smoothly learn effective martial arts self defense reactions in a safe, fun, & friendly environment.
We are here to help you on the pathway between self defense and self discovery.
Roberto served for 35 years as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer and Civil Servant. While stationed overseas, Roberto taught Adult Martial Arts to U.S. Embassy Security Personnel, U.S. Marines, foreign security agents, and people like you. When stationed in Washington, DC, he always taught a cadre of Martial Arts Karate students in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Roberto is a member of the Mid West and National Shidokan Shorin Ryu Black Belt Examination Boards.
Recent Martial Arts Awards include:
Marquis Who' s Who, 2024
Best Karate Classes in Alexandria, 2023
Best Local Martial Arts Business, 2023
Best Martial Arts School, Alexandria, VA 2022
Best Martial Arts Instructor, Alexandria, VA 2021, 2020
Best Martial Arts School DC-Area, 2019
Best Martial Arts Instructor in DC-Area 2018, 2017
During overseas assignments, he was recognized by the US Marine Corps, Secret Service, the Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as foreign government agencies.
Denise started training in Beikoku Shidokan Karate with Sensei Roberto Curtis in 2011. She began her martial arts training in 1998 studying Koryu Uchinadi and Tae Kwon Do. For much of her martial arts career, she was one of only a few women at the karate dojo. As a result, she became passionate about bringing more women into the martial arts because it builds confidence in every aspect of life -- career, home, community, and, of course, in the ability to defend oneself. Over 30% of our members are women.
Outside the karate dojo, Denise formerly served as President of Motley Fool Asset Management, where she was also often the “only woman in the room.” Denise has a bachelor’s degree in English and an MBA with a marketing concentration from Mount St. Mary’s University.
Denise's Homepage: Okinawan Karate for Women
* Then Demand 4 Weeks of Martial Arts Karate Classes for only $129
Plus a Free Uniform!
What is more important to You:
- Saving Money, or
- Your Safety?
Toshi says:
"Now You Decide:
- Join our Highly Recommended Martial Arts Self Defense Classes
because you want to:
* Improve Your Life
* Boost Self Defense Skills In a Fun & Safe Classes
* Get in Better Shape
* Reduce Stress
* Have Fun
or
- Lose your Spot in Class to Someone Else
Who will Discover the Easy to Learn Self Defense Reactions
from a Karate Master with 45+ Year Teaching Experience and His Staff!"
call
703-215-2715
沖縄 小林流 空手道 米国 志道館
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Active Duty Military, First Responders, Teachers, Students, Retirees, and Family Members
Qualify for Generous Discounts because we'd rather train with you in self defense Martial Arts.