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Register Now and
get a Discount!
Karate  Summer  Camp
Next Session 6 to 10 July
 You can still sign up for one or more weeks. Karate Summer Camp runs every week up to 4 Sept 2009.
  • The Ryoshin-Kan Karate Summer Day Camp Program will be conducted in Virginia Beach, Virginia every week from 22 June to 4 Sept 2009 and it includes Martial Arts Training, Games, field trips, movie trips, Karate Demo Team, Talent Show Contest and fun….. 
  • You can sign up for one Week, Multiple weeks or the Whole Summer.
  • Discounts for early sign up, Military, Family, Multiple weeks etc...
  • Free Early Drop Offs and late Pick ups okay.
For more information Call (757) 468-1643 or send us an E-mail and we will send you a Camp Registration form / Info.

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Dragon Force National Karate Team

Ryoshin-Kan Karate School

*** Established 1980 ***

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"Best Demo Team Award" photo by Jonel DePeralta

CONGRATULATIONS  
Ryoshin-Kan Dojo 
"Team Dragon Force"
2009
Battle of the 7 Cities
Martial Arts
Champions
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"Awesome Performance by Team Dragon Force!"
Congratulations and Well Done to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's "Team Dragon Force" on an outstanding performance at the "The Battle of the 7 Cities Martial Arts Championships" at Bayside H. S. in Virginia Beach, Virginia on 6 June 2009.
All of you are Karate Champions! 
We had 12 competitors who won a total of 28 Trophies.
BEST DEMO TEAM AWARD: The Dragon Force National Karate Team was awarded a beautiful "Best Demo Team" Award Plaque and a Very Special Dragon Statue for their Outstanding Demo at this tournament. 
Congratulations and Well Done !  

"Best of the Best"

World Cup
National Karate Champions
 

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Ryoshin-Kan Karate School
"World Cup Martial Arts Champions"
"WCMAO National Karate Champions"
"World Fall Classic Martial Arts Champions"
"East Coast USA Karate Champions"
"RMAA National Director"
"OMAA Virginia State Director"
Virginia Beach, Virginia
U.S.A.
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"Awesome Martial Arts Classes!"
The Best Martial Arts Instruction and Classes for Adult and Children in the Virginia Beach, Virginia Area.
All Martial Arts Students are Number One
at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School.

"To be a Karate Champion you have to train with a Karate Champion."

"Best Karate School in Virginia Beach, Virginia!"

Ryoshin-Kan Karate School

 WE OFFER:
Best Adult and Children Martial Arts Classes,
Military and Family Discounts,
Karate Adults, Karate Kids, Women's Self-Defense Classes,
Martial Arts Clinics, Private Lessons, Seminars,
Summer Camps, Spring Camps, Fall Camps,
Karate Tournament Training,
Dragon Force National Karate Team,
Dragon Force Karate Demo Team,
Karate Breaking Team
Karate Shows /Demos,
"Best Karate Class in Virginia Beach !"
Karate-Do (empty hand), Kobudo (weapons), Kenjitsu (sword), Xtreme Style Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Tameshiwari (Breaking),Goshinjitsu (self-defense)

LOCATION:
Ryoshin-Kan Karate School
is located one mile south of Lynnhaven Mall at
1064 Lynnhaven Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA. 23452

Hours of Operation:
Open 7 days a week,
Day, Night & Weekend classes.

Call Now (757) 468-1643

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Self Confidence, Self Discipline,
Self Defense
 
 

Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force Mission
The goals of the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School / Dragon Force Karate Demo Team are to be the best at what ever we do and to promote the Martial Arts principles of Honor, Respect, Loyalty, Discipline, Patience, Endeavor and Commitment.
"Best of the Best"

Mind, Body and Spirit
"The purpose of Martial Arts training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit." O'Sensei Ueshiba

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10 X National Black Belt Self-Defense Champions and 5 X Hall of Fame.
Dragon Force
Karate Demo Team
Members are hand-selected and represent the "Best of the Best" in the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School.
Each member has:
  • a drive to succeed
  • a passion for martial arts
  • a commitment to excellence
  • an excellent academic record
  • an excellent attendance record
  • the ability to learn and improve
    What we do: The Dragon Force Karate Demo Team are ambassadors of the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School in Virginia Beach , Virginia. We perform at various community and social events to bring awareness to the benefits of a structured martial arts program.
    The Dragon Force Karate Demo Team and the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School were established by their Founder / Director, Shihan Tim Thompson in 1980.
    *Dragon Force
    National Karate Team*
    The Dragon Force National Karate Team was established by Shihan Tim Thompson in 1995. The Dragon Force National Team performs Karate Shows and competes at National Championships. Members of the Dragon Force National Team are selected from the star performers of the main Dragon Force Karate Demo Team.
    Shihan Tim Thompson's outstanding Dragon Force National Team has won 12 National / World Championships in 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
    Dragon Force has won the World Cup Team Grand Champion Nine times and they are the First Demo Team to Win the World Cup Martial Arts Championships three years in a Row! Go...Go Dragon Force !
    Shihan (Master) Thompson, 8th Dan: is a true Martial Arts Master. He is a World & National Martial Arts Champion and he has been inducted into the Hall of Fames five times. He is the Official OMAA Virginia State Director, RMAA National Director, and a Member of the World Stuntmans Association. Dr. / Shihan Tim Thompson is a distinguish member of the Board of Directors of the Scientific Council of FIMA University. He is a retired decorated Navy Commander and a graduate of both VMI and FIMA University.
  • MARTIAL ARTS Seminars, Clinics, Private Lessons & DEMOS
    Shihan (Master) Tim Thompson and the Dragon Force Demo Team are available to do Karate Shows and Seminars at your event. He is available to conduct Seminars, Clinics and Private Lessons in Karate, Kobudo (weapons), Goshinjitsu, Kenjitsu, Tameshiwari, Team Kata / Pairs, Demo Team and more. Visit our Sponsor and contact page for more information and to schedule a seminar or demo. You can also call us (757) 468-1643.

    SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS
    SPONSORS WANTED !
    SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: Find out more about our sponsorship programs and a list of our Current Official Dragon Force Sponsors by visiting our sponsor / contact page.

    Click Here for Sponsor Info!

    Contact Information
    If you would like more information about Martial Arts Classes / Seminars, Camps, Dragon Force Karate Shows, sponsorships, etc... visit our contact page.

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    "Dragon Force Karate Demo Team
    ROCKS !"
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    KARATE
    News

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    Check out the Karate News page for the latest updates, tournament results and Upcoming Events.
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  • Great Strawberry Festival: Congrats to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on performing an Awesome Karate Show 24 May. We won 3rd Place in the Parade on 23 May. Well Done!
  • Awesome Earth Day Karate Demo: Congrats to Ryoshin-Kan / Dragon Force on an Outstanding Karate Show on 3 May 2009. Mt. Trashmore. Virginia Beach, Va. WELL DONE !
  • EAST COAST USA KARATE CHAMPIONS: Congrats to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's "Team Dragon Force" on an outstanding performance at the 2009 East Coast Martial Arts Championships that were conducted at the Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia on 26 April 2009.Team Dragon Force won a total of 32 Trophies including 15 First Place. WELL DONE !
  • Great Karate Demos: Congrats to the Dragon Force National Karate Demo Team on Outstanding Demo performances at the Ocean Front Tournament 27 Feb and the two NSU Basketball Haft Time Shows on 28 Feb. Over 5,000 Cheering NSU Spectators watched the Karate Demos.
  • WORLD CUP National Karate Champions: Congrats to the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on winning 28 Trophies including ten 1st Place Trophies and the Team Demo Grand Champion Trophy at the World Cup Finals Martial Arts Championships 17 January 2009 in Washington, D.C. "Dragon Force Rocked this Tournament !"

    For more details,See our Karate News / Tournament Results page.

    "Best of the Best"

  • 2009 UPCOMING EVENTS:

    (JULY)

  • KARATE SUMMER CAMP - 6 July to 4 September- (Karate Action & Fun) - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School - VA. Beach, VA.

  • Independence Day - 4 July - School Closed

  • Hanshi Herndon Seminar - 11 July - By Invitation only

  • Ryoshin-Kan Radio Special  -Specialist Radio Hour (WYRM 1110AM)

  • DRAGON FORCE Demo Team, National Team & Tournament Practice - Every Thursday 7pm, Saturday 1pm and Sunday 1 to 3pm. - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School

  • ADULT SELF-DEFENSE CLASS - Every WED 8PM - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School - VA. Beach, VA.

  • BREAKING & SELF-DEFENSE CLINICS - Saturdays and Sundays - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School - VA. Beach, VA.

  • PRIVATE LESSONS - By Appointment

  • Shihan Thompson's Martial Arts Seminars - U.S.A.

  • Ryoshin-Kan Karate School
    Dragon Force Karate Demo Team
    1064 Lynnhaven Parkway (ste 106)
    Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
    "You have seen the Rest, Now Train with the Best!"
    "Best Karate School Virginia Beach, Virginia"
    "World / National / USA East Coast
    Martial Arts Champions !"
    "The Best Defense is Self-Defense."

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    Virginia Beach, Virginia. Author Shihan T.K. Thompson

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