What is  Budō Taijutsu?  武 道 体 術














Exciting News!

Coming in late summer

The Dojo's 2025/2026 new Core Curriculum

Revised and Redesigned with new Techniques.




Join us for the Annual Ninja Gathering 
on November 1 and 2, 2025
at The Dayton Quest Martial Arts Center.

Our dojo will be closed so everybody can attend.

 Join Shihan Todd Ryotoshi Norcross, Sensei Yama Arashi Norfleeet, Sensei Inazuma Danes,
Kevin Juntoshi Gagnon, Joel Dentoshi Iverson, and host Shane Raitoshi Stevens

Two unforgettable days of amazing martial arts lessons, camaraderie, and fun.

Click here for more information and to reserve your ticket.

Mason Dojo Members Discount: Use coupon code THEDOJO50 for $50 off!






Experience the most unique summer camp in town!

Sign up the kids now. 

Open for non-members as well.
Only $125
(Other local camps are $250-$300)



A new Amazon best-selling philosophy book featuring a chapter by Shihan Todd Ryotoshi Norcross is now available.

Congratulations to Sensei Norcross,
who was just awarded the Best Seller 
Elite Martial Artist Worldwide Volume 3
in 35 categories across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK on Amazon Books

Signed Copies by Sensei Norcross are now available in Hardback or Soft Cover ($19.95 or $14.95)

Live far away? Place a bid online here!










John G. won the Staff of Gandalf giveaway.

Congratulations! 

"You shall not pass!"












Carter earns his modern Knife Kihon (Basics) Certificate.  He always enjoyed his knife lessons and how to use taijutsu and angling and timing to win.

Congratulations, Carter!







Thanks to those who attended!

Great News!
You can now see the lessons taught at this special workshop by subscribing to the dojo's online dojo.


Dojo Nerf Party was a blast.  Thanks for all who helped out!













Thank you to all who participated.  Everybody had a great time.










After many years of hard work and dedication, Dale earned his 1st Degree (Shodan) Black Belt.

Go, Santa Dale! 











Mr. White earns his 2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan)

A very rare achievement!











The Ninja Gathering was a huge Success.

We all wish to thank Shane and Christy Stevens (and their staff) for hosting this event in Dayton, Ohio.

Martial art practitioners and Instructors drove and flew from as far away as Canada, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Florida to share ideas, meet new friends, and listen to new ways of learning the principles of Budo.










After many years of hard work and dedication, Jennifer earns her 1st Degree (Shodan) Black Belt on October 8, 2024.

Another amazing accomplishment! 









After many years of hard work and dedication, Dawn earns her 1st Degree (Shodan) Black belt on September 30, 2024.

What an amazing accomplishment!   Keep Going onto the next mountaintop.





September, 2024

Jorge Serna earns his Shodan - 1st Degree Black Belt.

What an amazing achievement!!
















Thank you to all who participated!















Thank you to all who participated!















Thanks to all who participated!











June, 2024

Dojo students learning secret techniques of the Longstaff (Bo) from 10th Dan Black Belt Hall of Fame Master Instructor Stephen K. Hayes (The "Father of American Ninjutsu")











Mr. Holt earns the new Chuden- (Middle) Level Ukemi award.

These awards are for those who have excelled for many years at Ukemi, Taihenjutsu, and being trusted Uke's for the instructors and many demonstrations.  








Mr. Keen, Mr. Gomes de Leon, and Mr. White all earned the new Shoden-(Initial) Level Ukemi award.

They are trusted Uke's for the head instructors. They know how to receive the ground without fear and absorb the pain for the benefit of helping others learn Budo.  







2024

Miss Ishani Choudhury earns a rare 2nd-degree black belt. 

She has been training in Budo Taijutsu since she was just five years old!

What an amazing young role model for fortitude and achieving one's long-term goals.

Everyone is so proud of her.








2024

Sensei Zane "Inazuma" Danes earns his Classical Taijutsu Kihon certificate.

Although he is already an accomplished 4th-degree Black Belt, he never stops learning and achieving.  This is what it means to be a warrior and one who wins in life.

Congratulations!  You are a great example at The Dojo.












After many, many years of hard work and dedication, these students earn the 10 Plus Years of Training award












March 16, 2024

Sensei Blake Norfleet received an award for nearly 17 years of martial practice and service to The Dojo.

What a great example of fortitude and leadership.











April 4, 2024

Sensei Zane Danes received an award for 15 years of martial practice and service to The Dojo.

Another great example of dedication, grit, and leadership.

















Feb. 2024 - Sensei Norcross having lunch with his 40-plus-year teachers An Shu Stephen K Hayes and        An Shu Rumiko Urata Hayes in Bellbrook, Ohio.











Sensei Johnson earns his Hanbojutsu Specialist
Kihon Certification









Thanks for attending!









Kathy earns her Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt














January 18, 2023

Cole Holt earns his Nidan












Emilio earns a rare
2nd Degree Black Belt













Congratulations!



The Dojo Martial Arts
7936 Mason Montgomery Road
Mason, Ohio 45040


Call 513-770-0834 to schedule your first class


Exciting News!

Coming this summer

The Dojo's 2026 Core Curriculum

Revised and Redesigned with new Techniques.