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Our Instructors:
The
instructors for this class are highly qualified Alumni of Penn State University and are internationally certified Black Belts
in Isshinryu Karate by the IWKA, OIKKA, and PSKC. Together, they have a combined
teaching experience of over 50 years, spanning 4 Dojos, 2 Colleges and hundreds of students.
The Instructors
are:
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Sensei Jim Miller, 6th
Dan, Renshigo, Chief Instructor
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Sensei Ralph Miller, 4th Dan, Instructor
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Sensei Linda Keefer, 3rd
Dan
This
program welcomes any person age 14 and up, interested in a well-rounded Martial Arts program that emphasizes self-defense
and physical fitness. We look forward
to training with you!
Our dojo is affiliated through Sensei Miller with The
Penn State Karate Club at the Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, PA. The Penn State Karate Club and its instructors have taught Karate free of charge at
the community level for over 40 years.
Our instructors are members of the Penn State Black Belt Association, IWKA, and OIKKA Isshinryu Organizations.
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Training and Membership
Our Dojo is not-for profit. Our instructors volunteer their time and talent!
Classes are held at the Burke Centre Conservancy's "Woods" Community Center on Friday nights from
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
This program welcomes any person age 14 and up, interested in a well-rounded Martial
Arts program that emphasizes self-defense and physical fitness.
Prospective members are invited to apply for membership
at any time. Please stop by any class, and see an instructor for details!
Tuition for this class(which covers rental of the facility) is only $30 per 16 week session.
(An annual membership in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is also required for insurances purposes required by the
Burke Centre Conservancy)
We look forward to
training with you!
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Fitness, Confidence,
Self-Defense!
About our dojo
Northern Virginia Isshinryu Karate Club is a comprehensive fitness and self-defense
program. Its purpose is to provide qualified instruction in Karate, self-defense
and the principles of traditional martial arts through training in Okinawan Isshinryu Karate. Classes
are held through the Burke Centre Conservancy at the Woods Community Center
on Friday evenings.
Training
in this class includes: cardiovascular conditioning and flexibility exercises, self-defense skills, traditional forms known
as Kata, and limited, controlled point sparring. (Safety equipment is required during sparring, and the safety of the
student is always given the highest priority.) No experience is necessary, and
beginning students are taught separately from advanced students. Character development, respect and self-control are promoted
during training to help students cope with daily stress and life pressures.
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