Our Members Requested that The Okinawan Karate Dojo move back to Franconia - Rose Hill Area. So we Did!

Our members continually requested we move back to the Franconia- Rose Hill Area. They built up a nice dojo (school or practice area) evoking the peacefulness and serenity of a traditional Okinawan Karate Dojo. Some members like to sit before and after class just to enjoy the charm and warm feeling of the dojo. Come visit, even if only to appreciate the dojo's charm.

Discover the Proven Effective Karate Self Defense Applications of Okinawan Karate Masters based on Natural Body Movements that trump Strength and Muscle. Learn how the smaller and weaker easily dominate larger and stronger aggressors.

We cooperate in class to learn the effective application of techniques for self defense. It's not enough to just rely on the sport martial arts you learned elsewhere, now you can discover the missing, proven effective, self-defense applications that many call secrets found in Okinawan Karate.

Why study Karate?

• To learn a traditional proven effective martial art
  - To overcome your fears
• To competently confront an attacker
• To lose weight
• To get in shape
• To improve balance and self control
• To learn to use body weight instead of strength
• To search for what your teachers sought
• To BOOST your self defense skills
• To develop patience, and
• To have fun!

Unlike most martial arts schools our 8th Degree Karate Master with nearly 40 years instruction experience teaches you to defend against street attacks: pushes, pulls, grabs, plus punches, kicks and other attacks. He taught karate to the U.S. Marines, U.S. Embassy Security Personnel, foreign security operatives, and people like you during long-term overseas assignments.

How are we Different from Other Schools?
1. We focus on the original proven effective self defense Karate as taught in Okinawa by the Masters.
2. We use body movement rather than strength and muscle.

3. Friendly Family Atmosphere.
4. Small Class Size for your efficient learning.
5. We cooperate in class rather than compete so we all improve quickly.
6. We report directly to the legendary Grand Master Seikichi Iha, 10th Degree.
7. One All-inclusive monthly membership fee. No additional fees for promotions, equipment, belts, black belt clubs, etc.
8. No sales pressure.

• Active Duty Military and First Responder Discounts!
• Family Discounts

Adult Classes:

• 7 pm Monday
• 7 pm Tuesday (Advanced)
• 7 pm Thursday
• 10 am Saturday

Children's Classes:

• 5:30 pm Tuesday
• 5:30 pm Thursday

Office Hours: generally 30 minutes before and after class. Just call, or text: robertoshidokan@gmail.com

Find us at: 6416 Grovedale Drive, #302-B, Alexandria, VA 22310

(nearest intersections Franconia Rd and Buleah)

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