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DEFEND  YOURSELF 

Kids Mixed Martial Arts
Program for 7-12

Mon/Wed/Fri 6-7 pm

Teen-Adult Mixed Martial Arts
Program for 13+

Mon/Wed 7-8 pm | Sat 9:30-10:30 am

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SKILL
The ability to execute techniques with precision and power

CONTROL
The ability to maintain balance, coordination, and precision in movements.

CONFIDENCE
The ability to bounce back from setbacks, challenges and belief in own abilities

DISCIPLINE
A strong dedication to goals and objectives.

« Empower »

BODY
Improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.

MIND
Improve mental focus and attention span that help reduce stress and anxiety.

SPIRIT
Achieve goals, overcome challenges and boost self-confidence and self-esteem

INNER PEACE
Cultivate a sense of inner peace and tranquility.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Mixed Martial Arts

A unique program that fuses techniques and skills from five traditional martial arts disciplines of Hap-Ki-Do, Aikido, Aiki-Jujitsu, Judo & Tae-Kwon-Do. Designed and developed by Master John K. Thomas.

Hit-Fit

Personalized fitness program that helps achieve desired health, wellness or fitness outcome for individuals, groups or employers at your pace. Whether you are looking to tone up, increase flexibility …

Women’s Self-Defense Workshops

Specialized self-defense awareness workshops and seminars for empowering women. Events custom designed for specific groups like students, working adults and specialized workforces

Defend Yourself TV Show

An award-winning TV Show DEFEND YOURSELF, produced and hosted by Master John K. Thomas and Reston Community Television. Each program deals with realistic..

Stop Domestic Violence Campaign

At USKC, we are passionate and committed in bringing awareness and advocacy to stop domestic violence. Our ongoing Stop Domestic Violence Campaign

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Belt Test

Live Demos

Fun-in-Class

MT in Action

Women’s Workshop

Tournaments & Camp

Break-A-Thon

Video Gallery

OUR TEAM

Sensei MURALI MOOLIYIL

Chief Instructor

Sensei NATHAN KEYSOR

Chief Instructor

Our Founder (retired)

MASTER JOHN K THOMAS

Founder (retired), United States Karate Center
Master John Thomas with over 40 years of teaching, extensive knowledge and skills in different martial styles – Hapkido, Tae-Kwon-Do, Judo, Jujitsu, Aiki-Jutsu and Aikido developed a mixed martial arts program at United States Karate Center.
  • 4th Degree Black Belt Hapkido
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt Tae-Kwon-Do
  • 1st Degree Black Belt Judo
  • 16 Years training Aiki-Jutsu and Aikido
  • Navy SEAL combat instructor

Our Black Belts

WHAT’S UP AT USKC

TV Show Defend Yourself

An award-winning TV Show DEFEND YOURSELF, produced and hosted by Master John K Thomas and Reston Community Television. Each program deals with realistic and effective methods of self-defense which are useful for beginners as well as no-holds-barred competitors.

Self-Defense Tips

Looking to try out some of our unique techniques? Check out our monthly self-defense videos where Master John K. Thomas how to complete a “move of the month.” These are quick and simple techniques you can try at home or continue to learn and practice at our dojo

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ABOUT USKC MARTIAL ARTS & WELLNESS

USKC (United States Karate Center) is a Northern Virginia martial arts school founded in 1983 by Master John K Thomas, former U.S. national full-contact and open-sparring champion and a world record holder in board breaking. The school promotes and teaches the no-nonsense and effective method of practical self-defense to adults and children. The program teaches both no-holds-barred grappling program as well as a traditional martial arts program

Our founder Master John K Thomas (retired) combined a unique combination of strategies and techniques from various martial art styles he learned, practiced and taught over 40 years. These training styles, knowledge base and effective use of pressure points will enable a smaller potential victim to prevail over a larger and stronger attacker. Designed with the core principles of CONTROL, HONOR & DISCIPLINE, the program help students build the confidence, skills and strength to protect them from an attacker both physically and psychologically.

THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRUSTED US SO FAR

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