Mackenzie was chosen as December's Student of the Month
Mackenzie was chosen as December's Student of the Month
About Mackenzie
Mackenzie started back when she was a little dragon. Outside of the dojo, she likes to hang out with her friends and play with her dog, Angus. She also likes painting, rollerblading, skateboarding, and reading on her own. Her favorite books are The Unteachables, Get Lost Odysseus and Star Gazing.
She also enjoys going to the mall, going to the park with her friend, Lily and going to the creek near her neighborhood.
Her favorite video games are Sims4 or Rec Boom.
She is currently enjoying the new show "Wednesday" on TV.
About Kyle - November Student of the Month
I joined The Dojo in the summer of 8th grade and I have reached red belt. My first years at The Dojo were tough because there was a lot of pressure on me and the coronavirus pandemic didn’t help, however, I persevered and I feel much stronger physically and mentally.
I am a sophomore at William Mason High School. In my free time, I love to play video games like Devil May Cry and watch anime like Baki and Trigun. European and Asian history has always fascinated me. I am a resident of the pc world, I tend to tinker with old laptops or look into parts.
I am grateful for the honor of being November 2022’s student of the month and the compassion The Dojo has treated me with. I will continue to ascend the ranks and achieve my black belt.
About October's Student of the Month
Ananya Mahavratayajula
I’m a current junior at Sycamore High School. I am really glad that I was able to find the Dojo and nurture some of my most valuable relationships in my life so far.
The Dojo is my comfort place and I could not imagine a world in which I do not get to be here!
My favorite class is the Tuesday Weapons Class and I love working with the Hanbo.
Apart from the Dojo, I love public speaking, robotics, and STEM. I am really passionate about helping others my community through community service.
From Ananya To the Dojo:
Thank you again for this honor and your continued support throughout my martial arts journey!
September Student of the Month
Karthi Velu - Brown Belt
I have been going to the Dojo since 2015 I believe and I was 6 years old when I started, I’m in the eighth grade at Mason Middle School.
More about Karthi...
Some of the things I do in my free time are playing the Violin, hanging out with my friends, and biking.
I stopped coming to the Dojo after the Pandemic, but when I was about to come back, I broke my wrist, which put a stop to my journey for the months to come.
I came back to the Dojo because I didn’t want to quit right there after all my friends and coaches helped me all the way. I wanted to expand my knowledge on Budo so I could achieve my Black belt.
About Caleb:
I have been going to the Dojo since 2013 when I was 5 years old. This year I will be a freshman in high school at Mars Hill Academy and I will be playing basketball on the varsity team .
You can always find me at the mason community center either playing basketball in the gym, working out in the exercise room, or swimming with my family.
I am currently a black belt at the Dojo.
My favorite things to watch are sports center, anything related to the NBA, and star wars. I am so honored to have been chosen as student of the month
July's Student of the Month
Jeremy Francis
Jeremy has been a Radiologic Technologist for 18 years. Licensed in Radiography and Computed Tomography and is currently performing orthopedic x-ray for
Mercy Health.
His journey at The Dojo began 12 years ago. After a couple years on the mat he and his wife KD had their wonderful daughter Piper.
Jeremy took a few years off but is now back and once again diving deep into Budo Taijutsu.
Jeremy's love for martial arts has been a life long pursuit thanks to his father Bill who is a 3rd degree Black belt in Taekwondo.
Jeremy has also spent time practicing Aikido, Aiki Jujutsu and Taekwondo.
Off the mat he is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and song writer and performs shows around the Tri-state area.
More about Jeremy's Music Here
Alaine Linville
Alaina is thirteen years old and will begin 8th grade in August. She is homeschooled and attends a homeschool co-op called PEP. Alaina’s dad is a pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Mason, where Alaina serves in both the A/V technology ministry and the children’s ministry. Alaina started at the Dojo in 2018. She enjoys all her classes and especially loves ground techniques and her BBC class. Recently, she began the adult class, which has changed her training.
June Student of the Month, Alaina
Outside of the Dojo, Alaina enjoys reading, especially fantasy and sci-fi books. She also loves spending time with her four neighbors and five siblings in their backyards. Outside, they like building forts in the woods, biking, and sometimes fishing in the pond.
About Sofia,
My name is Sofia Sevilla and I am 10 years old. I am finishing up 4th grade and I go to Mason Elementary. I started The Dojo at the age of 6 in 2018. My hobbies are building Legos, hanging out with friends, riding my bike, and playing sports. The sports that I participate in are soccer, basketball, Martial Arts, and I will soon be signing up for fencing. I’m currently a solid green belt at the Dojo, and I’m in the Black Belt Club.
My favorite place to vacation is Tennessee and Costa Rica. My favorite TV show is Stranger Things and my favorite food to eat is ramen. I love The Dojo because we learn new techniques to defend ourselves and make new friends. I am very thankful for being chosen as Student of the Month.
April 2022 - About Shakti,
My name is Shakti Velu. I am a current 10th grader in Mason High School. Some things I do in my free time are playing Tennis, Playing videos games, and Playing the violin. I am also working on helping others with school work and things they struggle with within school, content-wise usually in classes I already took, I joined the Dojo during 2018 and kept going until a pandemic started. I didn't go to Dojo for about 2-3 years and in late 2021 I came back to the Dojo to finish my training to become a black belt. When I came back I saw a lot of new people have joined the Dojo, as well as a lot of my friends, who had achieved a lot when I was away.
More from Shakti,
The big reason why I came back to the dojo was to gain more knowledge and increase my confidence and after these years I can say that I have gained a lot more knowledge and wisdom from other students, and teachers of the Dojo over these years. If I could go back in time, I would have rejoined sooner and not have taken a break during my journey.
March - 2022
from Dolby Bennett:
Oft times in our lives, blessings come unawares and they are even
more appreciated because we felt undeserving for such an honor.
Being of reasonable sound mind and somewhat worn-thin in this old
body of 78, I am truly grateful to be able to participate in the learning
process of martial arts at Mason Budo Dojo.
I have been purpose-driven and goal-oriented throughout my life. Having been retired for
16 years, I needed a challenge. Mason Dojo is helping me to achieve this continuous goal of learning, sharing and building significant relationships.
Dolby Bennett continued...
By giving of your time and talents to others, we receive more than
we ever thought possible, thus contributing to the making of
wonderful long-lasting friendships through love and appreciation of
others. The gift of fellowship and giving is sharing your time with
others of same-mind and kindred spirits. I am fortunate to have
achieved that again through the association of my fellow members
at Mason Dojo. With time, patience and perseverance, we can
accomplish all things.
I am truly blessed and honored to be a Mason Dojo Student of the Month. Mason Dojo is not just learning the principals of martial arts. The real quality value is the continuous improvement through the dedicated teaching you receive in each class that you attend. You must put in the effort to earn and receive the value of the training.
My Mason Dojo Student of the Month document will be placed in my office on my Honored “Wall-of-Shame”
with the many other distinguished honors that I have received
throughout my life. I value this recognition.
The Dojo's
Student of the Month for February, 2022 is Rhonda Bennett
Rhonda's Journey:
I was first introduced to The Dojo when my son, Blake Norfleet ventured in and signed up. My thoughts were that it may be a passing trend and let it ride itself out. To my surprise he continued and talked often of the benefits of training in the martial arts. I am the proud mother of the Sr. Instructor Yondan 4th degree black belt at The Dojo, Blake Norfleet.
As a proud mother and now grandmother to some awesome children; Brayden (brown-white belt), Mackenzie (solid red belt) and my daughter Leah’s special gift; Jade who loves to sing with all the jubilation she can conjure. I had opportunities to help with the transporting of Brayden and Kenzie in their early stages of their Budo training, just watching the youth class and occasionally seeing the adults training I had interest, but so many reservations due to my being overweight and at an older age.
I finally got my act together and lost 70 pounds and started my fitness journey in late 2018. In the beginning of 2019, I discussed my interest in training at The Dojo with my son Blake, he stated that I could certainly try it out and see if I liked it. I also was inspired by someone already training, Kathy Merrick was, and still is, my inspiration to persevere in this martial art. Training, even at the age of 61, has given me a new self confidence that my previous self never embraced. In my quest to improve on my fighting skills, I took up boxing with a trainer. I found out that I love boxing and Budo Taijutsu! Since losing the weight I was lugging around for years, I have completely reinvented myself to a more focused, positive, and driven individual. I am what some call an exercise enthusiast and nutrition snob. If I am not working or training, you will find me researching or reading up on the human anatomy, human metabolism, nutrition, or physical exercise that can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
I have so much more energy now, and I will often seek out classes at the gym, yoga center and my local RockBox, which gives me my weekly dose of my boxing. I also will be at The Dojo every time the doors are open! I still work full time and try to spend quality time with my family and husband Dolby (red-white belt) who has also grown in this martial art to love the magic that happens when you train fervently.
I continue to tell everyone about The Dojo every chance I get! It is so rewarding on a personal level; you go into it wondering if you truly can do it and you leave with all the support of everyone there! It is one big family!
January's Student of the Month
Jennifer Heringer
About Jennifer,
I started in martial arts at 8 years for one week (karate), then in my late 20s (taekwondo and kickboxing ). As much as I enjoyed training there I wanted to learn more holds and grapples. I found a Japanese jujutsu school in Indiana, which I trained at for a couple of years until I injured my knee This broke my heart that I had to quit. Then in October 2019, I began at “The Dojo” ! When I found this place I wasn’t looking for a martial arts studio, it found me. The day it found me . Of course I waited 3 or 4 months to start. In this time I was having a mental battle if I could do martial arts anymore
(I was 50 yrs old).
I was second guessing what I knew I wanted to do, so I called and set up a time to visit, then began my journey again! When I’m at the dojo I feel like my true self I feel safe, free, calm and positive. Of course I feel at home here. I love everything we do that is why I train 4 days a week, I get to improve myself while learning this ultimate art form which mentally stimulates me.
Everyone I have met here are wonderful, accepting, and supportive. When I’m at home I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren playing with pets. I love to cook, take walks, and take care of my plants.I have been selling makeup since I have been 18 yrs old. I view everyday as an adventure. I get enjoyment out of helping people and making them smile! I am so grateful for the amazing experiences I get when stepping on the mat. For me: Budotaijutsu has everything I want to learn in a martial art! I believe it is the best it reminds me of self it has layers. I’m so glad Budo found Me it has changed my life completely, I’m extremely happy and lucky to have the opportunity to train. Looking forward to continuing my journey!!!
December, 2021 - Jake Podkin
I am Jake Podkin and I am currently a green black belt. Outside of the dojo, I like to play the piano, and I also like to build legos and play videogames on the Nintendo and sometimes on the PS5. I am in fourth grade and I go to Mason Elementary.
December, 2021 - Jake Podkin
I started going to the dojo when I was seven years old. When I started martial arts, I never thought I would make it to black belt, but look how far I have come! I am so glad I was enrolled in martial arts at the Dojo!
November, 2021 - Aditya Singh
My name is Aditya Singh and I am a 9th grader who currently goes to Walnut Hills. I love to code and make new websites and games with it. I also enjoy playing video games, piano, and also enjoy going to the Dojo to learn new things every day. I also love writing and am currently working on a story that is around 15,000 words and I am still expanding on it. I usually get my ideas by reading as that is what I do for more than half the time on the weekend.
I came to the Dojo back in early 2016 around April or May and I loved it the second I came. It was fun and interesting to learn how to defend yourself if you were ever attacked outside.
I stayed in the Dojo until 2019 when I decided to quit because I thought the Dojo would have been too much work for me to catch up to, because I had just moved to a college prep school.
I regret it.
November, 2021 - Aditya Singh
A few years later I signed back up for the Dojo. It was fun to be back and see so many people now more grown up. I was also recognized by a few people and it was very nice to talk to them again. I never regret coming back and am thoroughly enjoying my time in the Dojo. I also love to write stories in my free time and expand on them.
October 2021 's Student of the Month was Caleb Nicholls
Caleb began his studies at The Dojo in 2013 as a rising kindergartener. He and his older brother, Luke, both joined the former Little Ninjas stranger safety course. When Luke left The Dojo to pursue other activities, Caleb decided to stay and continue on his journey.
Caleb is currently an eighth grader at St. Susanna School. He realizes that his dojo training prepares him both physically and mentally for what may lay ahead in life. Caleb has committed himself to studying one class per week at the Dojo to best accommodate his myriad of other extracurricular activities. He is extremely thankful The Dojo’s schedule allows him flexibility in his busy schedule.
Caleb Nicholls
Outside of The Dojo, Caleb loves playing musical instruments, some of which include the trombone, piano, guitar, and ukulele. He participates in several concert bands and team volleyball. He also enjoys drawing, woodworking, 3D printing, playing video games, and reading.
September, 2021 - Student of the Month is Green Belt Level 3 student Cullen Keen
Cullen is currently in the 8th Grade.
He has been training at The Dojo for three years.
He is one of everyone's favorite training partners because he is very respectful and learns high-level techniques and concepts that most his age would not be able to focus on. Because of his dedication and mature attitude, he was invited to join in the adult class. He was nervous at first, but now excels with the older students.
In The Dojo, Cullen enjoys Ukemi rolling a lot.
September, 2021 - Student of the Month is Cullen Keen
Outside of The Dojo, he likes to hangout with friends, climb trees, 3d print useful items, do tricks on a trampoline and play video games.
He also likes listening to music, especially Led Zeppelin and AC/DC.
His favorite color is blue
August, 2021 - Student of the Month was
Dawn Gannon
Dawn has been at the Dojo long enough to forget her age and calculate her birthdays. She got hooked on learning martial arts when she came in for a ground seminar and found to her everlasting joy she could throw persons twice her size.
She finds training immensely practical on a weekly basis. The Dojo provides her a way to deal with a turbulent past, a focus and assurance of being able to defend herself if the unforeseen should happen, and a very vibrant way to learn a new skill set while challenging the body’s inertia of sedentariness.
August 2021 - Student of the Month was
Dawn Gannon
Outside of the Dojo Dawn magically transforms into a bookworm whose primary food source is the ancient sensue bean (see in the common tongue noun “coffee”). In her tree-house of refuge she quietly enjoys spending time with her family and will discuss philosophy and literature with her very wise husband while listening to vinyl records.
July's Student of the Month was Xavier Bajunid.
Xavier was born in Boston, Massachusetts. When he was 4 years old he moved to Mason, Ohio.
He currently goes to the Mason Intermediate School entering the 5th grade.
Xavier started at The Dojo in the little ninja program almost 4 years ago. He is now a green/black belt, currently working towards his black belt.
Additionally, he is working on his Sword Kihon.
Outside of the dojo, Xavier likes to read comics, listen to hip hop, and bike ride.
He also plays soccer for Cincinnati United as a defender.
June's Student of the Month was
Veronica Tharp.
Veronica was born in Alabama.
She moved to Ohio when she was six.
She is a freshman at Springboro High School.
She used to do Karate when she live in Kansas, but did not care for it.
Then, she found The Dojo and loved it.
She has now been training at The Dojo for 4 years and is working
toward her Black Belt.
Veronica is one of the few youth students to have earned the
Sword Kihon Certificate!
She is one of everyone's favorite training partners.
Outide of the dojo, Veronica enjoys drawing and reading fantasy books.
She enjoys watching Phantom of the Opera and Gravity Falls.
She also like 80's and 90's music.
She is a very good martial artist.
May's Student of the Month was Heath Weber
Heath began martial arts at the Dojo late in 2017. He actually brought his son in to try a youth class, but he’s the one who actually started training. He’s had an interest in martial arts for quite some time, but just could never make time for it. In fact, that’s one of the reasons why the Dojo works for him. Its multiple classes during the week give him the flexibility to attend those that work for him while still making sure he makes it to all of this children’s activities.
Heath enjoys exercising, so taking classes at the Dojo was just another way to keep his body moving. But even more than that, he enjoys the mental aspect of training. “I think most people think of the physical benefits of martial arts training, but I’d argue the mental benefits are just as important. Adults, in particular, need to get out of their comfort zone and try new things. That’s how you grow and become more confident as a human being. The Dojo, fortunately, offers a perfect setting for students to emerge as better people.”
Heath likes attending the weekly Tenchijin classes.
Outside of the Dojo, Heath enjoys spending time with his family, doing anything outdoors, and working on a variety of “DIY”
projects around his house.
April's Student of the Month
was Dale Rook:
About Dale:
Dale came to us two years ago. When asked about what brought him in, he replied “I’m over 50, over weight, and out of shape. I can do something about 2 of the 3 and it starts here.” Dale was a student of Tae Kwon Do a long time ago and participated in several full contact matches during his college years. He’s always had an interest in martial arts and found our school to offer the best benefits, especially as we lose the athletic ability of our youth.
Dale says he hasn’t felt this good in decades. “I’m able to move much better and feel like a kid again” he says. He plans to train well past his black belt.
As an engineer, Dale really enjoys the aspect of body mechanics used in our art. He really likes the Taijustsu taught here along with the weapons training, favoring the hanbo, kuboton and knife techniques. “I like how the weapons training enhances our regular training, enforcing the concepts of timing and distance”
Outside of the Dojo, Dale works as an electrical engineer with over 30 years experience specializing in power distribution. He has a “small” fishing addiction and enjoys just about anything outdoors. He is an avid reader and enjoys many genres including Fantasy/Science Fiction, Horror, Military fiction/non-fiction, or just about any good story. At a certain time of the year, Dale portrays a jolly old elf to raise monies for charity. His favorite charity is the Dragonfly Foundation, but he says anything that helps kids in need is a worthy cause.
March's
Student of the Month
was Hanisha Gali
Hanisha is currently a sophomore at William Mason Highschool. Her family moved from Columbus to Mason around six years ago.
"The Dojo is one interesting place that I came across due to its unique service to the community for all age groups and a place to interact with others. My Journey with The Dojo started in 2018.
Ever since then is a new learning curve for me. I hope one day I will achieve Black Belt. "
Her favorite techniques are Ganseki Nage, double wrist grab escapes and
Bear Hug defenses.
March, 2021
Student of the Month
Hanisha Gali
Hanisha also loves attending the Tuesday Tenchijin classes.
My favorite weapons are the Hanbo and Katana.
Apart from Dojo, she enjoys playing the violin, reading books, watching movies and spending time with her family.
February's
Student of the Month
was Carter Olszewski.
He have been training at The Dojo for almost four years. His first encounter with martial arts was when he was 8 years old and he began training in Taekwondo. He eventually took a 7 year break before realizing that he missed martial arts.
He found The Dojo by researching dojos in the area, and this one was the top rated.
To Carter, martial arts is not just a way of getting exercise and learning how to defend yourself, but it is also a lifestyle.
"My sensei has taught me that.
the only thing that is permanent is change, and that suffering is never lasting. I hope to continue practicing this martial art and to find a deeper meaning to the fighting style."
Outside of The Dojo, Carter enjoys recreating recipes from TV shows, playing guitar and video games, and learning how to to be a survivalist. A dream of his would be to one day join the Navy SEALs."..
January's Student of the Month
was Brayden Norfleet
Brayden is in the 7th Grade as Mason Middle School
He is an Honors Math student.
He is working hard towards his Black Belt goal.
He loves BBC classes.
His favorite weapons to practice are the Naginata, Spear and Katana.
Outside of The Dojo,
Brayden loves playing
video games like
Super Mario Smash Bros.
He is also learning German and wants to one day visit Europe.
Neil Chatterjee
December 2020
Student of the Month:
I first saw the Dojo when we were relatively new to town. I saw a lot of shows on TV where the kids were doing karate, and I thought it was cool. I started in the youth class when I was 8 years old.
In 2018 I moved to Munich, which meant I could train at Arnaud Cousergue's dojo there.
I came back from Germany this summer and have since moved to the adult class.
Outside of the dojo, I am a 7th grader at Mason Middle School.
In my free time, I like to play
video games and play the French Horn and Piano.
Neil Chatterjee.
Aaron Lautzenheiser
November
Student of the Month.
Aaron has been training at the dojo since July 2017, shortly after moving to the Cincinnati area. He is originally from the small town of Bluffton, IN.
The dojo has been a positive place for him to grow as a person and find a community of people to be a part of.
He enjoys training with the katana, having earned his sword kihon two years ago and currently working on the beginning steps of his sword shoden.
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Outside of the dojo, Aaron enjoys gaming of all types (tabletop, board, video), watching shows and movies, listening and occasionally singing along to music, as well as doing deep dives into random topics ranging from real world history to the lore
of fantasy settings.
He has been working in the IT field since 2014, and currently works at Eversana,
here in Mason.
October 2020
Student of the Month
Jorge Serna
Jorge writes:
When I was 6 years old, I practiced Karate. I obtained my black belt at the age of 12. I wasn’t really excited the style I learned; I was looking for something that would be able to be applied in real life.
At the age of 23, I decided to come to USA. Six years later I got married, had I child his name is Javier.
One day, I was passing by the dojo and saw 'ninjutsu martial arts' sign. I right away stopped and asked for information. I realized this is what I wished I could’ve had studied as I child. We loved the philosophy engrained into it. So, I enrolled my son. He eventually achieved his black belt at the age of 11 years old.
I was so proud of my son’s first accomplishment; it did help to build his confidence and self-discipline.
Now, it was my turn to continue the path on martial arts, So, I’ve been over two years climbing the mountain. I promised my son Javier that I will get my black belt.
I love The Dojo. It is my second home. We treat each other with respect, no judgment whatsoever and full of positiveness.
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September Student of the Month
Delaney White
Some of her favorite weapons include the yari, kubotan and wakazashi.
Outside of the dojo, she enjoys reading, playing the saxophone, watching movies and TV shows, and spending time with her family and friends.
She recently graduated from Kings High School.
In school, she was involved in marching band, pep band and symphonic band, at the same time she was doing martial arts.
This fall she will be attending University of Cincinnati Blue Ash to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
She also work part time at a deli/butcher shop.
August 2020
Student of the Month
is Ishika Sharma.
She just recently graduated from Mason High School.
In the dojo, Ishika enjoys BBC Classes and Classical Budo classes. Her favorite weapons are the hanbo, Jo
and rope fundo.
Outside of training, Ishika enjoys biking, walking, reading, singing, writing, journaling, swimming, learning new things and playing games with her family.
She participated in Mason Swimming, School Choir, MHS Hero Club.
She will be attending Greentree Health Science Academy
to pursue nursing.
July's
Student of the Month
was Adiv Shamim
Adiv has had a fascination
with ninja and samurai since he was a child.
He did five years of Karate, two years of UFC Muay Thai and Tae Kwon Do in high school
He is currently finishing an Associate degree at Sinclair College.
Outside of The Dojo,
he likes playing tennis, practicing with Iaito,
reading Philosophy,
and playing D & D.
His favorite weapons include:
Ninja Shuko, Katana and Knife.
Favorite Movie: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Musashi (2003 TV series) Favorite Books: Mind of The Ninja, Autobiography of Malcom X.
June 2020
Student of the Month
was Briana Shamim
Out of the Dojo, Briana enjoys sketching, painting, cleaning, gardening and reading.
She is a Junior in Lakota East High school and wishes to go into the medical field as a career. She has been in the honors program for a while.
She recently received her middle name, which is "Shahariar".
In class, Briana enjoys
using the Hanbo
and rope fundo the most.
March 2020
Student of the Month
Carly Chang
About Carly:
I have 2 middle names. Edison and Jiadi. Jiadi is
my Chinese name.
I live in a family of 4.
Here are some of my favorite things:
Animal: Panda
Sports Team: NC State
Sport: Tennis
Hobby: Art
Mascot: Hello Kitty
Color: Black
Candy: Smarties, Nerds, Skittles, and anything chocolate!
Pet: Cat
Plant: Succulent
Movie: Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse
TV Show: Phineas and Ferb
Thank you for reading.
-Carly
February 2020
Student of the Month
Isaac Chang
Leve 3 student Isaac
is eleven years old.
He attends Mason Intermediate School.
He has earned his Green/Black Belt in Budo.
In the dojo, Isaac loves training with the sword, the rope fundo, the shuriken.
His favorite class is the BBC (Black Belt Club).
Outside of the dojo, Isaac enoys playing minecraft, playing the drums and riding his bike.
Isaac is really talented at receiving the ground (ukemi) and he always tries hard in class.
Anisha Sharma
Anisha is in the 6th Grade Honors Program at Mason Intermediate school.
Inside of the dojo, she likes attending BBC Classes, Weapons Classes and Level 1 classes. She enjoys using the short staff (Hanbo) and the sword (Katana).
Outside of the dojo, she is active in the Girl Scouts. She likes reading, swimming, playing the Cello and playing Tennis. She also enjoys Kathak - Indian Classical Dance.
Anisha is a great student who is always trying her best. She is a prime example of a perfect student.
2nd Degree Black Belt
Vibha Ramesh
(Youth Instructor)
Vibha has been with The Dojo ever since her days in Little Ninjas. Now as a Jr. Instructor, she enjoys sharing her passion for martial arts with the students.
Inside The Dojo, she enjoys working with the Kusari Fundo and Jo Staff, as well as flowing different techniques together to create new combinations.
Outside of The Dojo, Vibha loves to read and play music. She hopes to one day work with children in the medical field, and pursue music through college. She also takes part in several honor societies and clubs such as Science Olympiad at school.
