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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Master Folta is more than a dedicated practitioners of traditional Okinawa Karate. He is an accomplished competitor and instructor. His school is a great family environment where he and his wifes de...
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At Okinawa Karate and Cultural Center, we have the #1 program for children's martial arts in Chantilly with our Kids Martial Arts programs! We start enrolling children as young as 5 years old to offer the physical and mental benefits that are found in Karate. Come see us today 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!
Our Older Adults Martial Arts Classes for ages 50 and up in Chantilly are perfect for adults of all physical abilities. We're helping you stay active and have fun like never before with a low-impact training program.
Defend yourself against any attack and get in great shape in the process with our Women's Martial Arts Classes in Chantilly. We're proud to train women of all ages and abilities. Check it out today!
Our No Contact Karate classes right here in Chantilly are a great way for you to improve your fitness, gain confidence, learn forms and drills, all without having to spar or hit.
Join our Folta Fitness Classes and experience the many benefits that group exercise has to offer! Learn to stimulate pressure points for health, kinesiology for strong core and body strength, meditation for the immune system, and dynamic drills for energy flow.
On Saturday, December 2nd, come try out our FREE Women's Self-Defense Seminar at 5 pm!
Stick around after for a fun night of karaoke! We can't wait to see you there!
Below is an English translation of the Japanese article published in the Okinawa Times...
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, our classes cater to all skill levels....
The curriculum is delivered based on each student's needs to progress in their development and...
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.
