Shoshin Ryu is a system of martial arts that promotes self improvement through self defense. Students learn a practical skill-set that can help them defend themselves in any situation, and gain confidence, self awareness and improved character and discipline through their training. We offer classes for children and adults and are currently welcoming new students.
Mon 4:30-5:30pm beginners, 5:30-6:30pm intermediate Wed 4:30-5:30pm beginners, 5:30-6:30pm intermediate Thur 4:30-5:30pm all kids Saturdays 9:30-10:30am intermediate kids (kicking class)
Mon 6:30-7:30pm Wed 6:30-8:00pm Thur 5:30-7:00pm & 7:00-8:00pm open mat Sat 9:30-10:30am kicking class Sund 9:00-11:00am green belt+ & 4:00-5:30pm open mat
"My kids love their time with Sensei Hollowell. He is not only a dedicated, patient teacher for children, but an all around good mentor and role model. We chose him and Shoshin Ryu MA because he allows my kids to move at their pace without some of the pressure seen in other dojos. Sensei is committed to the success of our whole family too. He supports my kids in all their goals. He models and guides them in positive thinking, patience, and hard work. He has organized a dojo fun run, women's self defense classes, and ninja warrior workshops. He practices what he preaches and auditioned for American Ninja Warrior too! He keeps things fun too, like costumes on Halloween as pictured. He supports a positive, healthy life by coming to my kids' theater performance and even joined us to celebrate their little sibling's birth at a party. We love learning from Sensei Hollowell!" -Amanda Ondricek
"My son has been training at Shoshin Ryu Martial Arts in Chantilly for several years now. Hollowell Sensei is a great teacher, especially for young children. He is very kind and patient and cares students very well. The style of this martial arts is well mixed, and I see some forms of Judo/Jujutsu, Aikido, Karate/Kempo, and etc. They also teach a lot of self-defense and internal (mind) strength and it's very good for children, also for adults." -Ted
"As a lifelong martial arts enthusiast, I want my children to develop the passion, discipline, and self-confidence that I've come to appreciate. We tried a few places in the area, but Sho Shin Ryu stood out and we've been training here for the past year. Hollowell-Sensei is a wonderful teacher, patient with the kids, knowledgeable in his art, dedicated to teaching, and well-rounded in physical aspects. I've tried many different styles of martial arts, but what I like about Sho Shin Ryu and Hollowell-sensei is it is more than sport Japanese "karate". They incorporate practical self-defense while building on firm, functional foundations like stances and movement skills. I hope to see this studio grow and build strong, resilient, confident martial artists!" -Aleah Larson