My Courses

  • 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 toRead…

  • 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 onRead…

  • 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 toRead…

  • What distinguishes CoVA Karate

    Why I am a Ronin. I am the head coach of Cova Karate, other schools I would call that Sensei, I like coach. It has more relevance where I live, where I am training, and frankly makes more sense given my culture. As an instructor/coach, I focus on Okinawan Karate and self-defense. I don’t teachRead…

  • Coastal Virginia Karate

    Coastal Virginia Karate

    modern Karate simply does not approach Kata in a manner that develops the needed instinctive responses to accomplish the task of self-defense

  • FMA Cross Training Virginia Beach

    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 youRead…

  • Greens 2022 Winter Camp

    download and complete the Registration form for Greens 2022 Winter Camp, cash app me the entry fee(s) with memo “Greens 2022 camp” and bring completed registration forms to class Thursday

  • 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.

  • 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, BowingRead…

  • COVA Self Defense Academy

    Use this form to pre-register for our Self Defense academy classes.