Academy of World Champion Nestor Folta (AWCNF) is an authentic and traditional Uechi-Ryu Okinawan Karate School located in Fairfax, Virginia; USA. Seven-time World Champion Nestor Folta is the head instructor.  The program takes students of any age from white belt to black belt at various locations in the Northern Virginia area.  Traditional Karate Uechi-Ryu at Fairfax County Recreation Centers: The school is located in Cub Run, Oak Marr, and South Run. Click on "Class Schedule" at the top of this page for class times and for registration information. Click on the other items across the top of this page for details about our school. Welcome!

Our Mission is to make our students more successful in life through their practice of Traditional Karate Uechi-Ryu at our school.  We do this by teaching our karate as a complete discipline (mind, body, spirit), which in addition to developing physical defense, encourages the formation of high personal standards and respect for fellow men and women, boys and girls.  Through our practice and teaching, total personnel development and student service culture, we strive to produce individuals who are positive, respected, and contributing members of society.