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Catawba Valley Martial Arts is a traditional martial arts dojo focused on teaching practical skills while preserving the principles and heritage of its disciplines. Its stated mission is to propagate practical martial arts with traditional roots, train outside what it considers the unhealthy influences of competition, and cultivate the ability to pass knowledge on to others. The dojo emphasizes Indigenous Tomiki Aikido and Traditional Chang Moo Kwan as they were taught in North Carolina beginning in the 1960s, and seeks to develop martial skill within a Biblical worldview.

Its educational resources cover the dojo’s identity, instructors, history, lineage, principles, training practices, and code of conduct. Topics include Tomiki Aikido, the roles of uke and tori, foundational techniques, kata, ki, pressure points, rank criteria, terminology, and academic requirements. Catawba Valley Martial Arts also shares articles, news, events, and accounts of dojo travels. A listed class is Self-Defense Principles for Ladies. The dojo can be reached by phone at 828-292-0045 or by email at [email protected].