About UsWe have offered traditional martial arts training in Chito Ryu Karate Do over the past 15 Years. The dojo offers classes for all levels to men, women, and children starting from age 7.
We promote the well being of all individuals who seek training in Karate-do by assisting them to achieve a greater sense of health - spiritually, mentally, and physically - through the ideals handed down by , Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose, O'Sensei . |
Who We Are |
We are a traditional martial arts dojo located just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. We offer training in Chito Ryu Karate Do. We are sponsored through Albemarle County Parks and Recreation to reach members throughout the community.
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Our History |
We are a charter school under the United States Chito Kai Federation founded by Hanshi William Dometrich. Opened by Linda Gage in 2002 as Charlottesville Yoseikan our instructors are traditionally trained and certified through the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) of Japan.
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Our Instructors |
Erin Hagedorn, Chito Ryu Karate
Richard Rike, Chito Ryu Karate Paul Hankle, Chito Ryu Karate Tim Griffith, Chito Ryu Karate Additional classes at Charlottesville Budokan: (please register through ACPR) Carol Brown, Beginner, Intermediate, & Chair Yoga Bradford Bennett, Ph.D., Susan Spengler, Stephanie Guerlain Tai Chi Doug Gallman, MJER Iaijutsu |