Mastering Kihon Waza: How Advanced Ranks Sharpen Your Self-Defense Skills
Mastering self-defense is about refinement, not strength. This week at Koyama Dojo in Livonia, MI, we explored advanced concepts hidden in Nidan, Sandan, and Yondan waza.
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Mastering Yoko Dori, Niho Nage & The Art of Shibori!
This week was packed with technical refinement, deep exploration of core principles, and a special return to the mats! Monday: 🥋 We focused on the fine points of Yoko Dori in Shodan, breaking down structure, leverage, and control. Friday: 🔹 Niho Nage principles took center stage! We refined details in both Shodan and Nidan—covering both […]
Koyama Dojo Weekly Recap – February 9, 2025
Another Amazing Week of Training at Koyama Dojo! This past week, we focused on refining techniques, sharpening our skills, and welcoming a special guest to the dojo! Monday: 🔹 Small but dedicated class working on Shihan Okuden points and waza. Friday: 🔹 Shodan waza deep dive – breaking down fine details and improving execution. Saturday: […]
2017 Federation Dues
It’s that time of year again! Our website is all setup for payment of our Federation Dues. You can find the yearly due amounts listed below. Kyu Grades (non-black belts) = $13.00 All Black Belts = $27.00 All Purple Belts = $52.00 We are asking that all Koyama Dojo members make their due payments via […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Koyama Dojo!
Koyama Dojo would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Yondan Promotion: Matt Pinard
Congratulations to Matt Pinard for his successful promotion to Yondan. After nearly a decade of training, Sensei Pinard has achieved the highest black belt level in our art. In attendance at his test on Friday were both his son CJ and his father both of whom were very proud to witness the intense and rigorous testing […]
New Tee Design! – The Anchor Tee
Inspired by Japanese Military insignia, this graphic links the past to the present. Celebrate centuries of martial practice with the Anchor Tee. Get yours today!
New Tee Design! Jujutsu Ambigram.
For those who are unfamiliar, an ambigram is text that can be read both right side up and upside down. This way, whether they are standing or flat on their backs, your opponents will always know you train jujutsu. Introducing the Jujutsu Ambigram Tee. Get yours today!
2015 North American Tai Kai
Block your calendars! The 2015 Tai Kai is coming to Kobaka Dojo this year on November 6, 7, and 8, 2015. Kobaka Dojo is located in Old Chester High School, in rural Wayne County Ohio. They have a full gymnasium and several small rooms available for training. There are also several hotels located within 10 […]
New tee designs: Announcing The Plain Collection
Sensei Mendiola has been hard at work creating new designs for our shop –The Plain Collection. These new minimalist designs go with any outfit: plaids, stripes, polka dots (just don’t wear all three at the same time) Keep it simple: Where do I train? -Koyama Dojo. What do I practice? -Hakko Denshin Ryu
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