You're never too old to learn karate, jiu-jitsu, and practical self-defense. But why settle for joining a kids' school. You deserve to learn from the best adult-focused instructors, and train with other adult students.
Join our community of serious, adult martial artists. Learn from the best, train with the best.
Train in traditional Okinawan karate, developed for self-defense -- not for sport.
Join our weekly women's self-defense karate classes. Learn practical self-defense in a friendly, supportive environment.
Our Weekly Mom-Teen self-defense class helps teens and pre-teens build confidence and learn basic self-defense. And bond with Mom!
Virginia Okinawan Karate (DBA Virginia Dojo LLC) is a proud member of the Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association -- founded by Hanshi Seikichi Iha, 10th Dan. Our experienced instructors have trained with some of the best in the world and are dedicated to teaching the art of self-defense karate to students of all ages and abilities.
Our students love us. And we love our students.
We are honored to have been named Best Martial Arts School in Alexandria by Expertise for 2022, and every year since 2017, as well Best Martial Arts Instructors.
Expertise evaluates schools based on availability, qualifications, reputation, experience, and professionalism.
Come experience what a best-in-class martial arts school is all about! Learn from the best. Train with the best.
Health and safety is our top priority. As such, all staff are vaccinated. Masks are required for any students who are not fully vaccinated and boosted and must completely cover your mouth and nose and fit snugly around your face. We offer all karate classes over Zoom for students who can't participate in person.
Additional cleaning and safety measures include:
