About our Dojo Arlington Virginia Isshinryu Karate is a resident-run, non-profit fitness program held at the Fairlington Community Center. Its purpose is to provide qualified instruction in Karate, Self-Defense and the principals of traditional martial arts through training in Okinawan Isshinryu Karate.
Training in this program includes: cardiovascular conditioning and flexibility exercises, self-defense skills, traditional forms known as Kata, and competitive 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 seperately from advanced students. Character development, respect and self-control are also promoted during training to help students cope with daily stress and life pressures. Finally, the program
encourages personal achievement and promotes time-management skills. 
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Training &
Membership
Workouts are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15pm to 9:15 PM, at the Fairlington Community Center on South Stafford Street in Arlington.
This program welcomes any current Arlington County resident interested in a well-rounded Martial Arts program that emphasizes self-defense and physical fitness !
At the beginning of every semester, the team stages a demonstration of a typical workout and explains the goals of training.
Prospective students must first apply for membership, and then be voted on by the current members. Please see an instructor or club officer for details. |
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Our Senseis: The instructors for this program are:
Sensei Jim Miller
Head Instructor, a nationally certified 5th Degree Black Belt, & Certified Instructor (Renshigo) in Isshinryu Karate by Penn State University (PSKC). Mr. Miller has been studying Isshinryu Karate for over 20 years, and has been coaching Karate programs since 1990.
Sensei Al Wong
a PSKC certified 2nd Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu;
Sensei Eric Rzewnicki,
a PSKC certified 2nd Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu;
Sensei Jen Cho, a PSKC certified 2nd Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu;
Sensei Laressa Bachelor
a recently promoted 1st Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu by the PSKC
The Arlington program is affiliated through Sensei Miller with The Penn State Karate Club at Penn State University, University Park, PA. The Penn State Karate Club and its instructors have taught Karate at the university level for over 30 years. 
Several members of the PSKC Black Belt Association. |
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