After many years of hard work and dedication, Dale earned his 1st Degree (Shodan) Black Belt on October 15, 2024.
Go, Santa Dale!
After many years of hard work and dedication, Dale earned his 1st Degree (Shodan) Black Belt on October 15, 2024.
Go, Santa Dale!
The Ninja Gathering on October 26th and 27th was a huge Success!
We 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!!
A new Hard Cover Dojo Curriculum Book Cover design
Advanced Stick Fighting (Hanbojutsu)
$20 per person
This event will be recorded
Call 513-770-0834 to inquire
Email: thedojocincinnati@gmail.com
In-house Students: Counts as an extra class credit!
Coming up. A special event!
August 10, 2024
Tell your family, co-workers, and family about this special workshop on safety, awareness, and self-protection for women.
Open to all body types, ages 13 and up
$20 per person
Call 513-770-0834 or email thedojocincinnati@gmail.com to register.
July 13, 2024 - Thanks to all who participated!
Students discuss Ukemi - the art of safely receiving the ground.
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.
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!
Dojo participants in a special workshop learning about firearm history, safety tips, the law regarding self defense and parts and handling safely
So much great, life-saving information is learned every day at The Dojo
Saturday Workshop Series
Thanks for attending!
Cool news: sent from a fan
Canadian Comedian Howie Mandel uses music by Todd Norcross on his TikTok video
Sensei Norcross' original and cover music has been used as background tracks on hundreds of You Tube, Facebook and TikTok videos
Kathy earns her Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt
March 2023
Jeff earns his Shodan
1st Degree Black Belt
Begin this intensive course by booking private lessons with a friend
to split the cost.
See more details on earning your certifications here
January 18, 2023
Cole Holt earns his Nidan
Emilio earns a rare
2nd Degree Black Belt
Congratulations!
Shakti Velu earns his Black Belt.
What an accomplishment!
Hanisha, Ananya and Anisha all earned their Hanbojutsu Kihon basics Certifications.
They did a fantastic demo with over 45 short-stick self-defense and classical techniques!
There is no better feeling than when you set out on a difficult goal and then you actually achieve it.
Hanbojutsu
The Art of the 3' Staff
One of many Japanese Weapons
taught at The Dojo
Pictured:
Ananya, Anisha, Hanisha
in various Hanbo Stances
with Sensei Danes and Norcross
Carter earns his Black Belt
Never stop chasing your Goals and Dreams
Sign up for The Dojo's ground self-defenses workshop,
moves 12-18.
Non-members are welcome to attend
Register at the front desk or call 513-770-0834
Register by email: thedojocincinnati@gmail.com
A local film company chose The Dojo Martial Arts to shoot two scenes for an upcoming short comedy.
The Producer saw the dojo and loved its aesthetic beauty and atmosphere.
Dojo students Kathy Merrick and Jennifer Herringer were also chosen to be in a fight-scene.
Another successful seminar at The Dojo
Anshu Stephen K. and Anshu Rumiko Hayes taught a special 5-hour seminar at The Dojo Martial Arts in Mason, Ohio.
10th Degree Black Belt Stephen K. Hayes is the western world's foremost authority on the ninja.
He is in the Black Belt Hall of Fame and has written 25 books.
