About Us
Discover the award-winning Competitive Edge Karate, a premier martial arts academy with over 45 years of experience. Our school is committed to developing positive character traits, life-improvement skills, and focus on our students. Our Kids and Adults programs teach self-defense and kickboxing skills that are safe, high-energy, and in an interactive environment conducive to overall health and well-being. Serving the Henrico, Glen Allen, and Short Pump area, our school is dedicated to serving our community and empowering individuals of all ages. As a parent you understand the importance of equipping your child with the tools for a successful future. We recognize the significance and responsibility and invite you to join us in shaping your child’s journey towards strength and independence. Visit us today to witness firsthand the positive impact Competitive Edge Karate has on our students and their daily lives!
Meet Kyoshi Dabney
Martial Arts Instructors
Thank you and Welcome to Competitive Edge Karate. We operate on a basic set of fundamental facts about life, and we believe that these facts can be applied to all people, across time and place. Our goal is to help parents and students transfer the lessons learned at CEK into every aspect of their lives so our students will maintain their Edge For Life. At Competitive Edge, our staff is the secret to our student success. Meet the team below!
Competitive Edge Karate's
Benefits
The Mental Edge
Confidence in Your Mind: Your mind is your means to decide what actions to take—so use it well.
The Physical Edge
Confidence in Your Body: Your body is your means to effect changes in the physical world – hone it.
The Spiritual Edge
Confidence in Your Spirit: Your spirit is your internal compass and you greatest source of fortitude and will – learn to focus it.
Mental, Physical, & Spiritual.
Don't Take Our Word For It!
Competitive Edge Karate is a world class martial arts academy that gears students of all ages and skill levels. When looking for my first martial arts gym I was very hesitant but as soon as I stepped foot in Competitive Edge Karate I was greeted by the friendly staff and welcomed into their class. If you are looking to learn Self Defense, boost confidence, get in shape and make new friends then Competitive Edge Karate is the right place for you!
Adam L.
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My son has been coming here for 10 years. Along with the amazing karate skills, combat training, self defense and kickboxing he has learned kindness and compassion. Kyoshi Dabney exudes a gentle but firm leadership style and pushes the kids to reach their full potential. He has been an amazing presence in John’s life. I am so grateful for this place. Can’t recommend enough.
Molly C.
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Kyoshi is an awesome teacher and an instructor. His class has the right balance of fun for the kids but also the discipline that’s required for karate. He is also very accommodating when you have changes and the best part was he was among the very first folks who adapted virtual learning and that’s really effective. Don’t know how he manages to keep the kids engaged in a virtual environment and hats off to him for making that possible.
Anup S.
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