Seminars & Special Events

Below are two catagories of seminars; events held at the dojo or events held outside the dojo. Please scroll through the the list to find a specific event.

The seminars below are held at the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo or by one of its instructors.

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September 11, 2010
Basic Pistol Course
Taught by Jeff Fuller at the Miller Gun Club

The NRA Basic Pistol Course taught by Jeff Fuller (Bujinkan Shodan, former officer, NRA & OPOTA Firearms Instructor) will teach students the fundamental knowledge and skills to safely handle a revolver or semi-automatic handgun. During the course, utilizing the NRA’s Total Participation Involvement, students will be provided hands-on learning opportunities in the following areas:

- Safe firearm handling
- Firearm parts and operation
- Ammunition and its function
- Shooting fundamentals, including an opportunity to develop them on the range
- How to select, clean and store a firearm
- Review of various activities to help participants develop and improve their shooting skills

Course training time meets the training requirements of HB 12 for Ohio Concealed Handgun License.

To participate in this course, students are required to bring (or make arrangements with your instructor to borrow) a handgun, 200 rounds of ammunition, ear and eye protection, and cleaning equipment for their firearm. Additional details will be forthcoming to registered participants.

Course cost is $105.00 (Range Fee Included) - Class size is limited!
For more information or to register, please contact Jeffrey Fuller via phone or e-mail: 937.848.8040 or fuller.jk@gmail.com. Class is held 10 minutes south of Bellbrook at Miller’s Campground & Gun Club. Download a PDF Flyer for this event here.

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September 18, 2010
Hanbojutsu Workshop
Dayton Bujinkan Dojo

On Saturday, September 18, 2010, the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo is holding a hanbojutsu (three foot staff) workshop from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The workshop will focus on the following points:

- Kamae (postures)
- Ukemi (rolling)
- Striking
- Kihon (basic movements)

During the workshop, both wooden and padded hanbo will be used. In lieu of a padded hanbo, a fukuro shinai (padded shinai) may be used. Please bring your own training weapons, if available. The hanbojutsu workshop will be taught by Jeff Ochester.

The schedule and costs are:

- Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- $30 per person (2nd family member receives 50% discount)

Any rank adult student or guest is welcome to attend. No live weapons. To sign-up for the workshop, please visit the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo’s Facebook Group, call (937) 436-0725, or email the dojo at dojo-info@daytonbujinkan.com. Updates will be posted on the website. We look forward to seeing you!

A PDF Flyer for this event is available here.

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November 20, 2010
Pete Reynolds Seminar
Dayton Bujinkan Dojo

The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo is hosting Pete Reynolds for a one-day seminar on Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Pete has lived in Japan for 10+ years and trains regularly with Hatsumi Soke. View his website here. The cost of the seminar is $45 per person (cash only). To sign-up for the seminar, please contact the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo, or add yourself to the event by visiting Facebook's Dayton Bujinkan Dojo Group!

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December 11, 2010
Mini Dai Komyo Sai Seminar | Dayton Bujinkan Dojo

The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo is holding its annual mini Dai Komyo Sai Seminar & Party on Saturday, December 11, 2010. What is a Dai Komyo Sai Event? Each December in Japan, Hatsumi Sensei (Bujinkan Soke) celebrates his birthday and another year of training by holding a multi-day training seminar and dinner event called a Dai Komyo Sai Celebration. The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo has been holding its own mini Dai Komyo Sai since 1997! Training takes place during the day, with everyone coming back in the evening for a potluck dinner and celebration! Topics include the student of the year award and discussions about the next year of training. There might even be live music from the DBGBs - and perhaps a special **outdoor** surprise at the awards celebration!

Training will take place from 10:30 am to 4 pm, with a potluck dinner and celebration in the evening starting at 6:30 pm. This is a great end-of-year training event not to be missed! More information coming soon. Save the date!

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The seminars below are not held at the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo, but come highly recommended. In general, we recommend seminars being taught by instructors that live(d) in Japan who we have trained with. Most events are within driving distance.

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November 30 & December 1 & 2, 2010
Hatsumi Soke's Dai Komyo Sai at Ayase Budokan
Tokyo, Japan

Hatsumi Soke is teaching his yearly Bujinkan Dai Komyo Sai at the Ayase Budokan in Japan from Tuesday 11/30 through Thursday 12/2 of 2010. A small group of students will be attending from the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo. More information can be found on Joji Ohashi's website.

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August 2011
Midwest Bujinkan Taikai
Chicago, Illinois

Hosted by Anthony Brooks of the Brooks Martial Arts Center in Cary, Illinois, the Midwest Bujinkan Tai Kai (MWBTK) features instructors from across the Midwest training and teaching together. The 2010 MWBTK received more than 90 students and 15+ instructors. This will be the fourth year in a row for the event. Save the date!