Good Friday, April 3rd: No Class
Happy Easter from Koyama Dojo! We will be closed this Friday, April 3rd for Good Friday. No class. Enjoy the weekend and we’ll see you on the mat soon!
Category Archives: training
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.
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 […]
From Snowy Dedication to Ground Transitions
Another exciting week of training at Koyama Dojo! Here’s what we worked on: ✅ Monday: Advanced Dan class refined Yoko Dori across all dan ranks and even touched on some Shihan-gi!✅ Friday: We welcomed new student Don Manfredi! 🙌 With a background in Aikido and a brown belt in 10th Planet Jujutsu, Don was excited […]
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: […]
2024 Thanksgiving Holiday – Class Schedule
Happy Thanksgiving from Koyama Dojo! We’re thankful for our amazing students, instructors, and martial arts community. Your dedication inspires us every day. We hope you enjoy the holiday with family and friends! Holiday Schedule: Take this time to recharge, and we’ll see you on the mats soon!
Class Cancelled Fri 01/12/24 – Winter Storm
Students, Due to the winter storm in effect and the amount of snow already received, class tonight will be canceled. ~ Koyama Dojo
2023 Thanksgiving Holiday – Class Schedule
Students, Please find the class schedule for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday weekend!
Reminder – Class Cancelled (Mon 07/03)
We hope you all are enjoying your long weekend. This is a reminder that our regularly scheduled classes have been canceled today, Monday, July 3rd, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. We hope you all take this opportunity to relax, enjoy the celebrations, and spend time with your loved ones. Please remember that […]
Class Canceled – Sat 03/04
Students, the dojo has lost power due to the winter storm, with no current ETA on when it is expected to return. Therefore, class is canceled for tomorrow morning, Saturday 03/04.
Please watch for notifications for Monday’s class should the power outage extend into next week.