My Courses

  • Special Needs Karate Program

    Virginia Beach Special Needs Karate Coastal Virginia Karate LLC, DBA as Cova Karate is bringing to Virginia Beach a martial arts program specifically for special need athletes.   These athletes will compete in both AAU Karate and the Special Olympics. To make this happen, we need your help. We are seeking local corporate sponsors who wantRead…

  • Virginia Beach Women’s Self Defense Program

    Virginia Beach Women’s Self Defense Program

    Women’s Self-defense is a critical skill for women to have, especially in today’s world where violence against women is unfortunately all too common.

  • Corporate & group Self-Defense training

    Corporate & group Self-Defense training

    Coastal Virginia Karate & Martial arts is now offering small and large group self-defense workshops. These workshops are in direct response to questions we get regularly regarding self defense.

  • Corporate self-defense training cultivates trust, strengthens relationships within the workplace

    Corporate self-defense training cultivates trust, strengthens relationships within the workplace

    Employees need to be prepared to defend themselves in the event of an attack. This is where corporate self-defense training come in.

  • Thank you

    Sponsors who made this event possible. Thank you for Supporting Enjewel A special gift for your from Cova Karate We would like to express our thanks for your support of Enjewel by your participation in the Enjewel Self-defense training program. It is important to develop and continue to refine your instinctive responses to physical attacks.  Read…

  • Business Partners & Local Businesses

    Business Partners & Local Businesses

    Coastal Virginia Karate and Martial arts is more than just a local dojo teaching Okinawan martial arts and weapons. We are a proud member of our community. We partner with other local businesses to give back to those that we serve. This page lists our business partners

  • Embracing masculinity

    Embracing masculinity

    There is a cancer that is effecting our social climate. It is the purposeful attack on manhood, and what it is to be a man. Those of us who embrace manhood, are attacked. We are told we are exhibiting “toxic masculinity”. The express goal is to beat-down, demoralize and weaken men. What are toxic characteristic…

  • Powerful mindset is everything

    Mindset is everything” is a powerful belief that can have a profound impact on our lives. It’s a reminder that our thoughts and beliefs have the power to shape our reality, and that the way we think about ourselves and our abilities can greatly influence our success. Believing in ourselves is paramount to achieving ourRead…

  • Learning Discipline and Respect with Virginia Beach Martial Arts and Karate

    Learning Discipline and Respect with Virginia Beach Martial Arts and Karate

    Virginia Beach Martial Arts and Karate Program offers an exciting way to learn discipline, self-confidence, respect, and resilience. The program is designed to help young adults between the ages of 12 to 18 become better versions of themselves by teaching them the principles of martial arts. This program has been around since 2020, providing a…

  • Understanding the Distinct Differences between Military, Police and Civilian Self-Defense Training

    Understanding the Distinct Differences between Military, Police and Civilian Self-Defense Training

    Military and police training differ significantly from civilian self-defense training. The primary difference is the focus on the use of force and the legal and ethical considerations surrounding it.Military training prepares soldiers for combat situations.