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Aotake Dojo is a certified Shisenkan International Kobudo Federation dojo offering training in Kobudo, Japanese Jujutsu, and weapons training with the official Shisenkan curriculum.
See below for more information.
What to Expect at Aotake Dōjō
With a deep respect for the culture and history of Kobudō, an ancient and traditional Japanese art, students will learn how to move and fight as effectively as possible for modern self-defense needs. Dunham Sensei takes the time to break techniques down into their fundamental components, teaching each piece to build the techniques back up to their most effective use while helping the students refine their movement patterns. Dunham Sensei is committed to encouraging, empowering, and supporting each student’s martial arts journey.
Dunham Sensei values and encourages the following:
- Patience, endurance, and perseverance.
- Safe and effective training methods.
- Order, harmony, and discipline.
- Good manners and respect.
- A feeling of community.
- A sense of accomplishment.
- Clear and straightforward communication and instruction.
Training Style & Methods at Aotake Dōjō
Aotake Dōjō training focuses on the Shisenkan International Kobudō Federation’s curriculum. This curriculum includes ancient empty-hand fighting styles, weapons training, and classical Japanese jujutsu, the progenitor of many modern grappling styles.
Ron Kosen Sensei, the leader of Shisenkan, focuses on teaching the kata of the various schools within Kobudo while understanding modern applications for real-life self-defense. At Aotake Dōjō, we follow his philosophies and training methods to achieve optimal results.