February 13, 2026
Thank you to everybody
who came to The Dojo's Nerf night.
Special thanks to all of the helpers.
Everyone had a great time!
February 13, 2026
Thank you to everybody
who came to The Dojo's Nerf night.
Special thanks to all of the helpers.
Everyone had a great time!
A new 2026 Amazon best-selling philosophy book featuring a chapter by Shihan Todd Ryotoshi Norcross is now available.
Congratulations to Sensei Norcross,
who was awarded the Best Seller
Elite Martial Artists From White Belt to Wisdom Volume IV: Life Lessons on the Journey to Mastery
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)
The new Dojo Logo patches are in!
Size: 4" X 4"
Retail price $19.95
Dojo student price: $9.95 each
November 2025 Photo:
The Dojo staff teaching at the Dayton Quest Martial Arts Center 2025 Ninja Gathering.
Several dedicated students from as far as Quebec trained for 2 days straight, learning many new Budo principles and techniques of the samurai and ninja.
Many new friends and old friends are sharing ideas to make everybody better. That's the goal.
Coach Keen was awarded a Dojo Chuden (Mid-Level) Expert Ukemi Award
for his remarkable Taihenjutsu/Ukemi skills.
This award is very rare. Cullen practices every day to get better.
Well deserved!
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Sensei Norcross gifted an antique Japanese scroll, titled 松に白鷺 Pine Tree Heron,
painted by award-winning Japanese artist: 鈴木松年 Suzuki Syounen (1848-1918)
The gift was given to dojo student John Gannon for his efforts on the new dojo curriculum book.
John did many, many hours of original artwork and design on the project.
Congratulations, John!
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.
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!
Exciting News!
Coming this summer
The Dojo's 2026 Core Curriculum
Revised and Redesigned with new Techniques.
