Aldridge Karate Institute

Aldridge Karate Institute The Aldridge Karate Institute, Inc. is a school of Traditional Okinawan Martial Arts with an emphasis on personal defense training.

Training sessions include grappling, weapons and the basics in Traditional Chinese Medical Theory. is a school of traditional Okinawan martial arts with an emphasis on personal defense training. Training sessions include grappling, weapons and the basics Traditional Chinese Medical Theory. We train the student to utilize the body as an integrated unit to provide a reliable personal defense system

for both large and small individuals. In the beginner's sessions the student will concentrate on conditioning and repetition of basic technique. At this stage the student will learn proper execution of exercises as well as falling and rolling techniques. As the student progresses, grappling and striking techniques are introduced in the form of paired self defense routines. Preliminary study of the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine prepares the student for the advanced stages of training including kata bunkai(analysis of the kata for self defense applications)

In the advanced ranks the student is introduced to the use of Okinawan weapons such as the Bo,Nunchaku and Sai. During this stage of training the student is introduced to Seifukujitsu(adjustment and restoration techniques) the healing side of the art. During this time the student will work in increasing depth with vital point techniques (Kyusho jitsu) and grappling techniques(tuite). Our school is among the oldest schools in central Virginia. We incorporated in December of 1985. This year we are celebrating 30 years in business. Our instructors have over 100 years of combined martial arts training.

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08/11/2026

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🥋 Our ongoing karate program is offered on Wednesdays for both youth and adult participants! Learn more or sign up at: https://ow.ly/Yxu250ZwNnK

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SAVE THE DATE!

🐉 HISTORY IN THE MAKING 🐉

The Dragons Return to the Lair

Forty years ago, a small dojo in Waynesboro, Virginia became the birthplace of something that would change countless lives.

It was here that Dragon Society International was born.

It was here that TORITE JUTSU was created.

It was here that the first Black Belt Master's Classes forged friendships, knowledge, and a legacy that continues today.

On September 19, we're coming home.

Join Professors, Grandmasters, Certified Instructors, TORITE JUTSU Black Belts, special guest instructors, and Dragons from across the country as we return to the original dojo for a once-in-a-generation SWARM and reunion.

Whether you trained with us in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, or you're part of the current generation, this is your chance to stand on the very floor where our art was born.

🏯 Waynesboro Martial Arts
📍 1160 Ohio Street
Waynesboro, Virginia

This isn't just another seminar.

It's a homecoming.

A reunion.

A celebration of 40 years of friendship, tradition, and martial excellence.

If Dragon Society International has ever been part of your life, we hope you'll be part of this historic day.

🐉 The Dragons are coming home.

📅 Saturday, September 19

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Congratulations to Tom Widdows on receiving his 8th Dan in Okinawan Kempo!
10/04/2025

Congratulations to Tom Widdows on receiving his 8th Dan in Okinawan Kempo!

Address

490 Albano Road
Barboursville, VA
22923

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

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