3-16-20: Message from Sensei Winkler We’ve been doing extensive research, examining guidance from the local and national health agencies and government recommendations for what is the best course of action for our school. While I very much want to continue … Read More
Our “award-winning” Little Pandas Karate Program (ages 4-6) returns from the winter holidays on January 22, 2020! Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15 to 5:55 pm for a total of 11 classes. See below for the full list of dates … Read More
Winter Changes Tuesday, December 24 – Thursday, December 26: Dojo is closed for the Christmas Holiday. The Dojo will reopen for all regular classes on Friday, December 27. Tuesday, December 31 – Wednesday, January 1: Dojo is closed for the … Read More
This is a brand-new course offering! Learn essential and effective self-defense techniques – escapes, blocks, parries, and counter-attacks, as well as the critical element of mental self-defense from our Chief Instructor, Sensei William Max Winkler. Sensei Winkler taught Women’s … Read More
Grand Opening Celebration Weekend for our New Martial Arts School in Ashburn, VA! Ribbon Cutting on Friday, October 26th at 3:30pm Open House on Saturday, October 27th from 10am-12:15 pm We are excited to announce the Grand Opening … Read More
On Saturday, September 29, 2018 five students from our school in Ashburn traveled to upstate New York to compete in the 52nd Annual Wa-shin Ryu Karate National Invitational Tournament. There were 150 people in attendance, and our competition team returned … Read More
By: Jocelyn Fansler When joining a martial arts school, it is best to be careful and to do your homework, so you don’t spend your time, effort and money in vain. In the world of martial arts, all schools are … Read More
In 2010, Sensei William Max Winkler finished in the top four for Black Belt Kumite (sparring) at the Ozawa Cup, an international traditional karate tournament held in Las Vegas, Nevada with over 800 competitors worldwide. Following his tournament success, Fox 40 … Read More
Master Ochiai is world-renowned for his spectacular demonstrations. His apple-cutting technique shown below serves as a testament to what is possible when we develop true self-mastery.* This video was taken in 2007 at “Masters of the Rising Sun,” a live martial arts … Read More
Click below to read the Press & Sun-Bulletin’s article about Master Hidy Ochiai’s history of learning, teaching, demonstrating, and competing in the martial arts. Our People: Hidy Ochiai built martial arts legacy