Author: Sean Schroeder

Sean Schroeder has been training and studying Okinawan Shorin-ryu since 1974 under Kyoshi Noel Smith in Virginia Beach. Though he only attended one school, OBI Karate, he has none the less trained with other leading martial artists and learned new concepts, which he has applied to the foundation.Sean believes as a student of Karate, or any martial art, the student learns a foundation and he must build upon it. Much like college students learn from their professors.Sean doesn’t consider Karate as the Japanese consider it, it is not for seeking perfection. Instead, Karate is to be learned to strengthen the mind and body, with the primary intention of becoming formidable, and capable of defending one’s self. It is the art of self-protection, not the art of self-perfection.
May 14, 2022

ducked

Congratulations, you’ve been DUCKED! We Jeepers are fun loving, active people with many interests, and we like to give back.  Because you were DUCKED, and because you visited this page, get 2 weeks of Karate training on us!  Simply complete the form below and put the word “DUCKED” in the comment section!   Don’t forget to
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May 13, 2022

neptune

We aren’t the average Karate school. CoVa Karate™ is rooted  in Okinawan karate.   Our PhilosophyIs based on American ideals of individualism, self-reliance, resilience & integrity. Our GoalWe strive to develop instinctive responses to physical threats, calm clear thinking, ability to handle pressure – “A wining attitude”  Our Teaching method Our training methods are based on
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Apr 26, 2022

Hojo Undo Training

Hojo Undo is body conditioning the Okinawan way specifically for Martial arts. Hojo Undo makes the body stronger, and flexible using a variety of unique training methods. This class will focus on the use of the Chiishi. This will be a 3 day a week training class early in the morning from 6:30 am to
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FMA Cross Training Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach FMA & Karate Cross-Training Are you an FMA practitioner? At CoVA Karate, we don’t believe there are secrets, but we believe in following in the old way of sharing ideas. This is how we cultivate relationships and further our martial arts. With out cultivating ideas, our arts stagnate and don’t evolve. If you
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Feb 24, 2022

ATTN Ladies Virginia Beach self-defense

Attention Ladies in Virginia Beach Ladies, get our Self Defense Fundamentals class! It’s crazy, right?  We are giving a limited number of free vouchers for our amazing SELF-DEFENSE training.   No experience,  no problem!  We’ll help you every step of the way. Just fill out this form to get started.

Feb 22, 2022

COVA Karate Programs

Self Defense Fundamentals Learn to Fight “Dirty” If attacked, can you disrupt, defend and escape your attacker?Can you answer yes confidently? You can Fear-less Too! What can you expect to learn in Self-Defense Fundamentals? Learn Fundamentals of self defense Disrupt, Defend, Attack & Escape Simple, easy to learn concepts No “Karate Gis” No Kata, Bowing
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