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Shoshin Kai Martial Arts

Milton, West Virginia

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About Shoshin Kai Martial Arts

Shoshin Kai Martial Arts is a long-standing martial arts organization with multiple locations in West Virginia, offering Karate along with Aikido, Iaido, and Jiu-Jitsu across eight schools. Founded in 1972, it emphasizes competition, traditional kata, and a beginner’s mindset.

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Shoshin Kai Martial Arts offers Karate and related disciplines across multiple locations in West Virginia and nearby areas, emphasizing competition karate, traditional forms, and orthodox practice rooted in Matsubayashi-ryu lineage.

Pricing & Trials

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Class Hours

Monday: 6:30–8 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Programs & Highlights

Programs & Classes

Gi BJJ
Karate
Aikido
Iaido
Jiu-Jitsu

Instructors & Team

Soke Brent
th Degree
Jim Cottrell
Soke Brent Bias
Randy Milam
Terry Wood
Rick Lanham
David Taylor
Kevin Miller
Nancy Miller
Eric McClain
Wayne Hollandsworth
Laurieann LeBlanc

Instructors

Instructor Spotlight

You’ll learn Gi BJJ in a setting shaped by Shoshin Kai Martial Arts’ traditional coaching culture, with guidance from Soke Brent, th Degree, and Jim Cottrell. Their approach supports a beginner’s mindset while still emphasizing competition, clean fundamentals, and orthodox practice, so you can expect clear instruction, patient progressions, and a structured class atmosphere. Whether you’re new to grappling or building on existing experience, the coaching style is designed to help you train with confidence and steady focus.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What BJJ classes does Shoshin Kai Martial Arts offer?

Shoshin Kai Martial Arts offers Gi BJJ. The Milton location at 1104 Broad St is part of a larger organization that also teaches Karate, Aikido, Iaido, and Jiu-Jitsu across eight schools in West Virginia and nearby areas.

Is Shoshin Kai Martial Arts good for beginners?

Yes, the academy emphasizes a beginner’s mindset alongside competition and traditional kata. New students can expect structured instruction rooted in orthodox practice, which makes the training environment approachable while still supporting long-term technical growth.

Where is Shoshin Kai Martial Arts in Milton, WV?

It is located at 1104 Broad St in Milton, WV. The school also serves as part of a multi-location West Virginia organization, and its website is shoshinkaimartialarts.com for additional academy details.

Who teaches at Shoshin Kai Martial Arts?

The instructors named for the academy are Soke Brent, th Degree, and Jim Cottrell. Their teaching sits within a long-standing martial arts organization founded in 1972, with an emphasis on traditional forms and competition training.

Does Shoshin Kai Martial Arts offer a free trial class?

The available details do not mention a free trial class. You can visit shoshinkaimartialarts.com to review current introductory options and see how the academy’s Gi BJJ and broader martial arts programs are organized.