Virginia Dojo

05/17/2026

Congratulations on achieving your new belts!

05/17/2026

Miyahira Katsuya Sensei in the courtyard of his dojo.

05/17/2026

04/28/2026

04/26/2026

3 versions of Beikoku Shidokan’s Kumite 1

1 like. "Beikoku Shidokan Kumite 1 at the Virginia Dojo"

04/22/2026

Congratulations to this young lady on earning your green belt! We are so proud of you!

Kick off your own karate journey with us! Whether you’re interested in the women’s classes with Senpai Denise, or the co-ed classes with Sensei Roberto (or both!), we got you!

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03/29/2026

Karate is more than just a sport.

It’s strength, discipline, and growth—but it’s also something even more powerful…

It’s community. 💛

In our dojo, men and women train side by side, pushing each other, supporting each other, and growing together.

We come from different backgrounds and experiences, but on the mat, we share the same purpose—to become stronger, more focused, and more confident versions of ourselves.

We challenge each other. We encourage each other. And along the way, we build real connections that go beyond training.

This is what a dojo is meant to be.

Come be a part of it. 🥋✨

03/20/2026

“To be happy in practice is important. It used to be strict in the past. But if I only push people by force they will hate me and I will lose all my friends. That’s why the old teachers would say ‘A strong life is to have lived a long life.’ And the old teachers always seemed to have fun together. They fused severity and fun together in harmony.” Iha Sensei, from an interview at age 90.

Thank you Pattrick Yockey for capturing this image of Iha and Barker Sensei.