Kuniba Kai Martial Arts

Japanese Karate Virginia Beach

93 South First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

757-422-2075

Welcome to Kuniba Kai Martial Arts of Virginia Beach

Since 1989, Kuniba Kai Martial Arts of Virginia Beach has been providing instruction in Karate and the martial arts in Virginia Beach, VA.

We hope you enjoy our website and will stop by and visit us if you are in the area. Take a few minutes to learn about our facility, our style of martial arts, our staff and then contact us for information on how to determine if our dojo is right for you.

What is Karate?

True karate: That in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice.
- Gichin Funakoshi

Karate translated either means "Chinese hand" or "Empty hand" depending on which Japanese or Chinese characters you use to write it.

Japanese styles tend to have longer, more stylistic movements and to be higher commitment. They also tend to be linear in movement, offense, and defense. Okinawan Karate styles tend to be hard and external. In defense they tend to be circular, and in offense linear. Okinawan Karate styles tend to place more emphasis on rigorous physical conditioning than the Japanese styles.

Both tend to be high commitment, and tend to emphasize kicks and punches, blocks, strikes, evasions, throws, joint manipulations and a strong offense as a good defense. Karate techniques consist basically of hand and foot techniques. Hand techniques are divided into defensive or offensive moves. Foot techniques are divided into kicking techniques; snap and thrust kicks. Other important elements of Karate include stances, posture, body shifting, hip rotation, and breathing.

Soke Shogu Kuniba
Soke Shogu Kuniba

Shito Ryu Karate

Shito Ryu Karate emphasizes a fairly equal measure of basic technique training (kihon), sparring (kumite), and forms (kata). Kata are stylized patterns of attacks and defenses done in sequence for training purposes.

An art of self-defense as well as a sport, Karate has in recent decades proliferated worldwide. It is one of the most widely practiced of the Asian martial arts, with a large following in the U.S., Japan and Europe.

Rich History…

Karate Classes in Virginia Beach

Kuniba Kai Martial Arts of Virginia Beach has been offering instruction and training in Karate since 1989. Kuniba Kai has produced champions in life as well as in the martial arts.

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Qualified Instructors

Flexible Learning

Programs and Sessions

Whether you are interested in Karate for mental or physical well being, we offer programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule.

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What you will learn
The first thing you will learn is that Karate starts with courtesy and finishes with courtesy, this is one of the most important maxims.

Whether you wish to do Karate for self-defence, fitness, or just because you like the art, you will naturally develop good mental and physical discipline.

Karate for children:
Children’s starting age is from seven upwards and our children's program is designed to instill:

  • Character and self-esteem.
  • Sincerity and respect.
  • Self-control.
  • Etiquette.

Karate for adults:
Am I too old? This question is often asked by the more mature students who are amazed by the level of our older members. No one is too old to start Karate!

Traditional Karate is an exciting martial art: a blend of mental and spiritual elements. The study of traditional Karate produces an array of life-changing benefits not found in any other activity or hobby. It can be practiced at any age

Soke Shogu Kuniba

Shōgō Kuniba (国場 将豪 Kuniba Shōgō, February 5, 1935 - July 14, 1992) was a Japanese teacher of karate and iaido.

Kuniba was known for integrating the power of karate with the sensitivity of aikido and other traditional martial arts, in a style he called "Motobu-ha Shito-ryu."

This style is structured to adopt concepts and techniques from other styles to form a modern system replete with traditional values, but with an open-minded philosophy. Read more...

93 South First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

757-422-2075