Virginia Martial Arts
Northern Virginia's Premier Adult Martial Arts & Self Defense Dojo
Shidokan Karate
Adult-only, self-defense karate classes
Women's Self-Defense Karate
Learn practical self-defense karate in a safe, welcoming environment
Adult Karate, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Women's Self-Defense
Self-Defense Martial Arts for Grown-Ups
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.
Three Proven Self-Defense Programs
Adult Shorin-Ryu Shidokan Karate
BJJ/Gracie University Training Programs
Women's & Girls' Self-Defense Karate
Train in traditional Okinawan karate, developed for self-defense -- not for sport.
Women's & Girls' Self-Defense Karate
BJJ/Gracie University Training Programs
Women's & Girls' Self-Defense Karate
Join our weekly women's self-defense karate classes, special programs for pre-teen/teen girls, or private, semi-private or group events.
BJJ/Gracie University Training Programs
BJJ/Gracie University Training Programs
BJJ/Gracie University Training Programs
Learn the 36 essential jiu-jitsu techniques in our proven, adult-focused Gracie Combatives.
Voted Best Martial Arts School
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.
Safe Practice During Covid
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:
- Germicidal UVC Lights in HVAC kill air-borne bacteria and viruses. Clean air flows in from the ceiling vents.
- Molekule Air Purifiers run in the dojo 24/7 to inactivate bacteria, mold, and viruses. Their HEPA Filtration traps airborne particles enhancing air quality.
- UVC/Ozone Ionization Lights run in-between classes to purify the air.
- Hand sanitizer is available and its use is strongly encouraged.
- Dojo floors are sprayed with anti-viral/anti-bacterial cleanser between class sessions.
