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Hello and welcome to Richmond Martial ArtsSilkisondan Karate. Our school is headed by Shihan Jose' Vazquez and Sensei Brian Kennedy. We have been involved with Martial Arts for over 30 years. We have certifications in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Krav Maga, Kempo Ju Jitsu and CDT Tactical instruction.
Master Jose Vazquez was born in Puerto Rico on November 21, 1963. He moved to the Bronx, New York when he was 10 years old. He began his Martial Arts training at 11 years old at his mother's suggestion. He has trained over the last 32 years in Tae Kwon Do, Kempo Jujitsu, Muay Thai, Kendo, Krav Maga, Aerobics and kickboxing. He has achieved ranking in many styles including a 6th Dan in Tae Kwon Do and a 6 Dan in Kempo Jujitsu.
Master Vazquez has trained with Soke Ron Craddock, Grand Master Seung G. Dong, and Grand Master Phaung Hoang, specializing in Tae Kwon Do, and Pressure points. He now recommends, and is training with, the AFMA (American Federation of Martial Arts) a society of Martial Arts professionals.
Master Vazquez has a degree in Respiratory Therapy CRTT, RRT and is also a computer engineer. His medical training has assisted him in his Martial Arts career during his work with students who have varied medical/physical needs.
Mr. Kennedy has a enjoyed a life-long interest in the martial arts. He is a third degree Black Belt in Silkisondan Karate and a certified martial arts instructor through Black Belt Schools International. His training includes early training in Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, Shito Ryu Karate, Yang style Tai Chi as well as his many years of training with Master Thinh in Silkisondan Karate. Mr. Kennedy is a Tactical Master Instructor in Compliance, Direction and Takedown, a non-deadly force personal protection system. He is certified in first aid and CPR as a Medic First Care provider. Mr. Kennedy holds a B.S. from Rutgers University and received his post graduate degree at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Karate and other martial arts promote a healthy lifestyle and an attitude of confidence and self-assurance. Our professional Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Tai Chi instructors will coach you to a remarkable level of fitness and personal achievement regardless of where you're beginning. Whether you are interested in competition or traditional training, join us now and take the first step toward a new you! Classes run continuously and beginners are always welcome. We are located in Richmond, Virginia in the far west end. We also sell discount martial arts equipment, discount martial arts supplies, discount martial arts uniforms, DVDs, and sparing gear.
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Class schedule is as follows (effective 2/1/09):
Days
Time
Class
Monday
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Kick Boxing (coming soon)
6:00 - 7:00 PM
BJJ Basicse Kids
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
Tuesday
5:00 - 5:30 PM
Little Dragons
5:35 - 6:30 PM
Karate Kids
6:35 - 7:45 PM
Family Karate
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Tai Chi - Advanced
Wednesday
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Karate Kids Forms
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Kick Boxing (coming soon)
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Muay Thai
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - No Gi
Thursday
5:00-5:30 PM
Little Dragons
5:35-6:30 PM
Karate Kids
6:35-7:45 PM
Family Karate
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Tai Chi - all levels
Friday
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Muay Thai
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Saturday
*9:00 - 10:00
Karate Black Belt Training
10:30 - Noon
Family Karate
Noon - 2:00 PM
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Additional classes available at the RTMA Mechanicsville school
Little Dragons ages 4-7, Karate Kids ages 7-12, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ages 13-adult, Family Karate ages 8-adult (* BB training every other Saturday)
Serving Richmond,VA's Far West End - Gayton, Tuckahoe, Short Pump, Twin Hickory areas with Karate, Taekwon Do, Tai Chi and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, martial arts supplies, martial arts uniforms, martial arts videos, equipment and training gear.
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