Shoshin Kai Martial Arts

Shoshin Kai Martial Arts is one of the oldest continually operated martial arts schools in the mid-Atlantic area, with its main location at 1104 Broad Street in Summersville, West Virginia. Founded in 1972 by James B. Cottrell, the institution has produced numerous national and international champions in various martial arts disciplines. Led by Soke Brent Bias, Shoshin Kai Martial Arts offers classes in Karate, Aikido, Iaido, and Jiu-Jitsu at eight locations in West Virginia. The institution's focus on traditional martial arts training, competition success, and affiliation with national and international organizations have made it one of the most successful martial arts organizations in the region. With a lineage rooted in Matsubayashi-Ryu, Shoshin Kai Martial Arts emphasizes the importance of maintaining a "beginner's mind" in training and practice.