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Virginia Dojo - Alexandria Martial Arts
6416 Grovedale Dr STE 302B, Alexandria
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First I didn’t intent to start with martial arts again, but when I saw the FB ad, I actually thought "well, why not". I didn’t know a lot about Karate, except for that there are different styles like Shotokan or Kyokushin, but I didn’t know any details. They explained that they were teaching a style (Shorin Ryu) with older roots that would come from Okinawa. The centerline orientation and the more deflecting than blocking movements actually reminded me of Wing Chun, what I used to do a long time ago. Virginia Dojo’s aim is to train adults. Competitions or movements that require acrobatic skills are not performed here. Foot techniques are also set lower,... read full review
Virginia Dojo is an amazing place to train, and Denise is an exceptional instructor! She’s knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about her students’ progress. The atmosphere is welcoming, and Denise creates a supportive environment where everyone can grow. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you'll feel right at home here. Highly recommend!
I have practiced martial arts for quite some time. After moving to VA it took me a very long time to find a dojo that is the real deal. If you want to learn to defend yourself, immerse yourself in history, with lineage directly from Okinawa, and have a great dojo family, this is the place for you!