Ciraco's Okinawan Karate & Kobudo

09/04/2026

Heads up everyone! The dojo is closed on Monday Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday.

08/30/2026

This is a clip from a Dragon Society International Seminar. I was asked, unexpectedly I might add to share some of my ideas on kata bunkai.

Are you frustrated by kata instruction that focuses on posture and ...

08/23/2026

Don’t forget the seminar this Thursday. All adults can attend the BB class that begins at 6:15. All Jr. BB can stay for the adult class too!!

08/17/2026

Kyoshi Adam McCauley will be our guest instructor Thursday, August 27th. We look forward to hosting him once again. This is a free seminar!

08/11/2026

Save the date. This is the hotel info. If anyone would like to ride with me I can accommodate 3 extra people. You will have to make your own hotel reservation.

08/09/2026

Here’s a quick PSA. I found this pamphlet at Church this morning. Spread the word.

08/04/2026

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

Tag a Dragon you trained with. Share this post. Let's bring the family back together one more time.

08/03/2026

Call, text, or message us to sign up!

08/03/2026

Detree and Robert competed at the AAU Jr. Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa this past weekend. Detree won a 🥇🥈🥈, Robert won 🥇🥉 🥉. Congratulations are certainly deserved. 🇺🇸🇺🇸👏🏻 Let’s hear it!!

08/01/2026

🌍 World Championships ‘26

📍 Cluj Napoca, Romania 🇷🇴

Our dojo is proud of the 6 athletes who attended this years World Championships. To even be invited to such a stage is an honor. You will forever be part of the 2026 American team 🇺🇸

Ava Nihiser - World Champion - Goju Ryu Kata
Silver Medalist - Kobudo

Hudson Fenderbosch - World Champion - Team Ippon Kumite

Caleb Jones - World Champion - Goju Ryu Kata

Grace Costaldo - Silver Medalist - Goju Ryu Kata

Robert Strickland - Top Ten finish

Adalyn Mook - Top 5 finish

Thank you for representing our dojo, our state, and our country with pride.