Summer 2023 Changes Monday June 26 – Wednesday, August 16: The 4:30 pm All Ranks Karate class is cancelled due to conflicts with Summer Camp. Tuesday, July 4: Dojo is closed in observance of Independence Day. The dojo will reopen … Read More
We are Hosting the 56th Anniversary Wa-shin Ryu Karate Tournament, Junior Black Belt Testing, & Special Seminar by Master Hidy Ochiai Friday, November 4 – Saturday, November 5 Importance of Attitude and Focus in Empty-Hand Kata Practice – A … Read More
As of February 28, 2022, we are relaxing our COVID safety procedures and protocols in accordance with the new CDC guidelines We understand that everyone may not agree on how to move forward during this next phase of the pandemic. … Read More
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 Self-Defense at Binghamton University in New York … 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
The perfect no-obligation opportunity for you and your family to explore traditional martial arts at its highest level → 3 Weeks of Unlimited Classes! → A FREE Uniform! → Only $49! Your first class is FREE to try during any one of … 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