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NOW Okinawan Karate for Kids in Franconia - Try 3 Free Classes!

At members' requests, we started a class for Kids. Try 3 FREE Classes.

Our adult members requested we start offering karate classes for their kids. We are now offering 45-minute classes on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 pm.

Our classes follow the same format as the adults learning proven effective Okinawan self-defense techniques of the Beikoku Shidokan Karate Association's curriculum developed in Okinawan about 40 years ago. Every class students learn and perfect their self defense skills for use against bullies, aggressors and even wayward adults. We don't compete, train for trophies, or show flashy techniques to wow others. We just practice self defense to increase self control, improve confidence, master goal setting and expand social skills.

Come try 3 FREE classes to help decide if this is right for your child. We have small classes for more individual attention rather than have 15-20 kids in a class at a time.

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Pay only for the months you practice.

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Find us at: 6416 Grovedale Dr., #302-B, Alexandria, VA 22310 (Franconia Rd/Buleah)

More information at: Virginia Okinawan Karate Dojo

Our members built a dojo (school) evoking the same feeling and atmosphere as Okinawan karate school. Many members just sit before or after class to soak in the good vibes emanating from the dojo.

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