The Academy of World Champion Nestor Folta is a Total Personal Development™ school specializing in traditional karate Uechi-ryu from Okinawa, Japan (the Birthplace of Karate).
Our mission is to make our students more successful in life, in everything they do. We do this by teaching traditional karate as a complete discipline (mind, body, and spirit) which in additional to physical defense promotes the development of high personal standards and respect for fellow men and woman, boys and girls. Our focus is to develop students who are positive contributing members in our community.
Responsibility, respect, and self-discipline are core to our personal standards. You will learn to feel good about yourself as you work with others to achieve similar goals. You will develop knowledge and skills of Uechi-Ryu (way-chee-roo) karate in a positive environment while using a safe, systematic, and step-by-step progression.
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Master Folta is a fantastic teacher that really cares about his students' progress and their wellbeing, and is very enthusiastic about imparting authentic traditional Uechi-ryu karate from Okinawa, Ja...
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I started my Uechi Ryu Karate training in Okinawa and am now continuing under Sensei Nestor Folta. The training he gives is exactly the same as I received when I trained in Japan; challenging, powerfu...
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We recently signed up both our children (ages 8 and 10) at Okinawa Karate and Cultural center and could not be more pleased. Master Folta strikes an amazing balance of patience, motivation, educatio...
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My two sons took karate classes with Master Folta for many years. He is the most amazing instructor you can wish for. His influence on his students are way beyond karate. Discipline, respect, responsi...
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I have been a student of Master Folta's for at least 17 years, and I am pleased to highly recommend him and his dojo (school). I first encountered Master Folta when my wife had signed my teenage son u...
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I don't usually write online reviews, but we've been so impressed with Master Folta that I had to make an exception. I never had any experience with karate, but a year ago, I signed up my elementary a...
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Looking for a fun and effective way to empower your child? Our Kids Martial Arts program at Okinawa Karate and Cultural Center is the perfect option! We start enrolling children as young as 6 years old to offer the physical and mental benefits that are found in Karate. Visit us in Chantilly to learn more.
Our Adult Karate program for adults ages 20 to 50 years old offers comprehensive, newcomer-friendly training by some of the best martial artists in Chantilly. No matter your experience level, Okinawa Karate and Cultural Center invites you to start your path to self-defense today!
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Master Folta is a fantastic teacher that really cares about his students' progress and their wellbeing, and is very enthusiastic about imparting authentic traditional Uechi-ryu karate from Okinawa, Japan to every person that comes to train.
I started my Uechi Ryu Karate training in Okinawa and am now continuing under Sensei Nestor Folta. The training he gives is exactly the same as I received when I trained in Japan; challenging, powerful, effective, and authentic. True to its Okinawan roots.
