Way of the Ronin
At The Dojo we train in efficient, realistic combatives grounded in real-world application. We continuously test our curriculum to innovate and evolve, to go beyond “the way it has always been done,” to explore what works in our goal of overcoming the violence of the modern world.
Combative Skillsets
The Dojo trains all of it’s students regardless of age in real-world combat skillsets and tactics.
Pre-Conflict/De-escalation
Students learn to to be more aware of themselves and their environment.
This includes verbal and physical de-escalation techniques, understanding pre-fight cues, and controlling space when interacting with strangers and potential threats.
Striking
Students learn to use parts of their body including hands and feet to inflict damage against an attacker.
We cover both offensive and defensive uses of our natural weapons. This allows the students to explore timing, angling, power, and mobility to land their strikes and avoid their attacker’s.
Stand-Up Grappling/ Takedowns
Grabs, clinches, and tackles are just some examples of violent entanglements you might find yourself in.
Using posture, level, angles, and balance control, our students learn to control and dominate this violent transition situation.
Ground Survival
Going to the ground is sometime unavoidable. Sometimes it’s preferable.
Students learn how to safely hit the ground, escape, immobilize, and regain their feet.
Weapon Work
Weapons training exposes our students to just how much of a force multiplier a weapon can be.
Focusing on stick, knife, and pistol, we explore weapon use, retention, controlling, and escaping.
Asymmetric Encounters
“The only fair fight is the one your lose.”
Students will practice against ambushes, multiple attackers, and other scenarios that put them behind the 8-ball. The goal is to endure and come out the other side.
Ronin Combatives + Ronin Edge
Ronin Combatives offers our students a broad mix of combat skills from multiple disciplines.
Ronin Edge is our class, workshop, and seminar series offering deep dives into various focused combat skillsets.
Ronin Combatives
The term “Ronin Combatives” expresses our approach to training and self-defense. “Ronin” means we are not beholden to a single approach, we are open to exploring and testing a variety of fighting skills to distill what is most effective and efficient to teach to our students. “Combatives” means this isn’t an art. We don’t teach self-defense to hand out colorful belts and collect accolades. We teach to keep people safe and prepared to stand against violence.
Ronin Edge
Our workshops, seminars, and events that provide a deep dive into a specific topic, skillset or strategy are collectively referred to as the Ronin Edge. They provide an opportunity for students to look beyond the scope of day-to-day training and experience something new in a small group setting. Ranging from a 1/2 day class to a 3 day seminar, Ronin Edge events are a great way to get on the mats and test new material.