Buddhas Belly

I know of 2 in the northern Virginia area (because I trained there before moving away) ... they're not particuarly close to Woodbridge ... about 40 minutes away ... but the school teaches old-style Matsubayashi Shorin-ryu with mandatory Kobudo, and White Crane katas also. The closest classes are in Warrenton, VA ... you can call Arthur Drago at 540-635-7554 for more information.

Yondan - Matsubayashi Shorin-ryu

So far I'm seeing discussion of rules .... that's probably the reason we quit sparring in my instructor's dojo. It was only done during high ranking promotions and with NO rules. (Or equipment either, i.e., cup, mouthpiece, pads, etc.) .... Now it's a timed event of up to 90 mins with minimum numbers of punches, kicks, and blocks required ... much safer and much less BLOODY. But at least the old way wasn't the game of "tag" that so many schools view as "sparring".