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Passing on the Martial Arts to those who will learn. 

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Matt Shafer Kicks Butt!

Ichi Kyu Brown Belt Matt Shafer fights at the Cabell Midland Tournament. 

Lakin Blevin Prepares to be Tested!

6 Year-Old Lakin gets ready to fight the black belts during the AKJU Belt Test at our Dojo,

Jacob Traub Earns His Belt

Jacob tests for his next belt in Jujitsu while student John Page looks on...

Sensei Kevin Teaches Sword at Karate Camp

Sensei leads the camp students in Matate Yama during the annual AKJU Summer Camp in Cedar Lakes.

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Excellence in Martial Arts Training

  • January 18th - Belt Test at the Dojo!  4 Kyu rank earn belts in Karate, 4 more in Iaido and 2 in Jujitsu!
  • Sensei Mark Hunter is presented his Shodan in Iaido and Mr. Jeremiah Hall earns his Black Belt!
  • Also Kevin and Nancy are promoted to Third Degree Black Belts by Soke Madden!
  • February 1st - Tri-State Karate and Jujitsu Tournament at Cabel Midland High School - Starts at noon

 

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How do I ... ?

  • SIgn Up? Signing up for class is easy.  You can do so in person at the dojo.  We take cash, check and credit/debit card.
  • Decide which class is right for me/my child?  Classes are normally divided according to age/height/weight.  Students who are of a larger stature at  age 10 or above tend to gravitate toward the adult class. Adults and older teens are in the adult class and younger, smaller children take the kids class.  We can help guide you as to where you will learn most effectively.
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  • Karate, Jujitsu of Iaido Equipment?  We sell everything you need to participate but in the beginning all you need is basic safety equipment and a willing attitude!
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  • Class meet every day?  As much as we would like to offer classes every evening for every style we teach, there is simply not enough room to have karate or jujitsu or iaido daily.  We set our prices accordingly to try to give you the most time for your training dollar.
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Who is ... ?

  • Kevin Miller, Nancy Miller, Lewis Prouse, Joseph Hansen, Herb Kiser, Mark Hunter?  Full biographies are available from the dojo including complete martial arts awards and achievements.  ALL OF OUR INSTRUCTORS ARE GIVEN A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK.
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What is ... ?

  • Karate: Open hand defense.  There is no first strike in karate.  Emphasis in Seiei Kan Karate is a balanced approach between blocking, kicking and punching so as to have the maximum chance of surviving an attack unhurt. 
  • Jujitsu:  Ground fighting.  Jujitsu is based on being able to defend yourself while knocked down to the ground.  Emphasis is on falling, grappling techniques and holds.  Combining karate and jujitsu is a very effective way to defend yourself.
  • Iaido:  Iaido is traditional and non-traditional Japanese sword.  Unlike some forms of the sword art, Iaido uses actual sharp blades and teaches draws, cuts and returns as well as practical fighting with a live blade.
  • Kobudo:  Weapons defense.  In Kobudo emphasis is placed on learning traditional Japanese weapons as well as using improvised weapons to defend onself.  Traditional weapons include the Tonfa, Bo Staff, Sai, Naganata, Escrima Stick and Kama.  Improvised weapons can include pretty much anything such as brooms, sticks, clubs, knives or whatever.
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  • The Children's Karate Class:  Meets Monday and Thursday from 6 to 7 PM
  • The Adult Karate Class:  Meets Monday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8 PM
  • The Jujitsu Class (Combined):  Meets Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 8:30
  • The Iaido Class:  Meets Fridays from 7 to 8:30  (Space is limited.)
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Dueling Dragon Martial Arts is a division of Miller Martial Arts, LLC.

We are fully recognized members of The American Karate, Jujitsu and Iaido Union as well as members of the West Virginia Karate Federation.