Nidan Promotion – Ricardo Bencatel
Congratulations to Ricardo Bencatel on his promotion to Nidan! Ricardo will be moving back to Portugal in the coming weeks. It’s been a pleasure training with you. You are always welcome at Koyama Dojo.
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Nikyu Promotion: Justin Bailey
Congratulations to Justin Bailey on his promotion to Nikyu (2nd Brown) last night! Please be sure to congratulate him the next time you see him.
Register Now for 2015 Spring Session 2
Registration for 2015 Spring 2 session is now open. The session runs from April 27-June 14. Please be sure to register for the classes that best fit your schedule.
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 […]
2015 Spring 1 session has begun
If you haven’t already, please register for the new session of classes. Starting tomorrow, Monday, March 9th, we will be in our second week of the session. Anyone not registered and wanting to attend classes will be asked to go to the front desk to pay a drop-in fee for that class. If this happens […]
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
Former student returns for a “surprise” visit
Chris returned to Koyama Dojo last night from his new home in Western Massachussets to visit. Little did he know that we had a big surprise in store for him. Shihan Reynolds traveled to Honbu and brought back Chris’ Shodan certificate (pictured above), Sensei Burge purchased Chris his hakama, Sensei Spirko – an embroidered belt, […]