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Dragon Force
National Karate Demo Team
World & National Karate Champions
World Cup Open National Martial Arts Grand Champions
WCMAO National Karate Champions
Grand Slam Open National Sport Karate Champions
US Classic National Karate Champions
World Fall Classic Martial Arts Champions
Battle of the Martial Arts  Champions
East Coast USA Karate Champions
Battle of the 7 Cities Karate Champions 
US Gladiator Challenge Karate Champions
Beach Blast Open Karate Grand Champions 
Virginia's Best Challenge Karate Champions 
Old School Fall Classic - U.S. Open Karate Champions
King Neptune Classic Open Martial Arts Champions
*RMAA National Director
*OMAA Virginia State Director
*World Stunt Association (WSA)
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Self Confidence * Self Discipline * Self Defense

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

Hours of Operation:
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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.
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"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 Officially 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.
    From 1980 to 1995 Ryoshin-Kan Karate School Won numerous 1st Place Trophies in Various Divisions. Since the Creation of the Dragon Force National Karate Team in 1995, Shihan Tim Thompson's outstanding Dragon Force National Team has won 1st Place Trophies at 19 National / World Championships in 1996, 1999, 2000 thru 2024.
    Dragon Force has won the World Cup Team Grand Champion Trophy Ten times incuding the recent Victory in 2024. Team Dragon Force is the First Demo Team to Win the World Cup Martial Arts Championships three years in a Row! Go...Go Dragon Force !
    Hanshi (Grand Master) Thompson, 8th Dan: He is the Founder and Director of the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School and the Dragon Force National Karate Demo Team. He established both of these in 1980. He is a World & National Martial Arts Champion and he has been inducted into the Hall of Fames five times. He is Official OMAA Virginia State Director, RMAA National Director, and a Member of the World Stuntmans Association. He is a retired decorated Navy Commander and a graduate of VMI
  • MARTIAL ARTS Seminars, Clinics, Private Lessons, Classes & DEMOS
    Shihan 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. Learn form the Best and participate in one of our Excellent Karate Seminars, Clinics or Classes. 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.

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    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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  • Fall Classic U.S. Open Karate Champions 2024: Congrats to Dragon Force Demo Team & Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on an Impressive Performance and Victory at the Old School Fall Classic U.S. Open Karate Championships 21 Sept 2024. Team Dragon Force Won 1st Place Team Demo Grand Champion Trophy. Ryoshin-Kan won 19 Trophies & medals in Team Demo, Kata, Weps, Fighting. Plus Lala won Junior Black Belt Grand champion trophy.Osu!
  • Great Brown Belt Test 2024: Congrats to all students on your Brown Belt promotions to 3rd & 2nd Kyu after an awesome Brown Belt Test at Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on 31 August 2024. Thank you to all Black Belts, Brown Belts and Parents for all the support.Osu
  • Great Kyu Belt Test 2024: Congrats to all students on your promotions after a great Kyu Belt Test at Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on 31 August 2024. Thank you to all Students and Parents for all the support.Osu!
  • Rock'n Karate Summer Camp 2024: All 10 Weeks of Karate Camp 2024 were Great at the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School in Virginia Beach, VA. Well Done to all Participants. Osu!
  • King Neptune Classic Karate Champions 2024: Congrats to Dragon Force Demo Team & Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on an Impressive Performance and Victory at the King Neptune Classic Open Martial Arts Championships 2 March 2024. Team Dragon Force Won 1st Place Team Demo Grand Champion Trophy. Ryoshin-Kan won 28 Trophies & medals in Team Demo, Kata, Weps, Fighting. Osu!
  • World Cup Open National Karate Champions 2024: Congrats to Dragon Force Demo Team & Ryoshin-Kan Karate School on an Impressive Performance and Victory at the World Cup Open Martial Arts Championships 13 & 14 January 2024. Team Dragon Force Won 1st Place Team Demo Grand Champion Trophy. Ryoshin-Kan won 15 Trophies & medals in Team Demo, Kata, Weps, Musical Weps, Team Pairs, Team Weps & Fighting. Osu!
  • Happy 44th Anniversary: Congrats to Ryoshin-Kan Karate School & Dragon Force Demo Team on your 44th anniversary!

  • 2024


    UPCOMING EVENTS:

    (OCTOBER)

  • 1 to 31 Oct 2024 - Open for Karate Classes, Camps, practices, & Private Lessons every Monday thru Sunday.

  • 19 Oct - Hanshi Thompson inducted into A.F.K.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

  • TBD OCT - Brown Belt Test - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School

  • * Karate Runway Showdown - Every Friday 5 to 7pm - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School

  • *Dragon Force National Karate Demo Team Practice - Every Saturday 1pm & Thursday 5 to 7pm - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School.

  • *Self-Defense Class - Every WED - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School - VA. Beach, VA.

  • *Breaking & Self-Defense Clinics - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School - VA. Beach, VA.

  • *Hanshi Thompson's Martial Arts Seminars- U.S.A.
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    Dragon Force Karate Demo Team
    1064 Lynnhaven Parkway (ste 106)
    Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
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