News & Announcements
June 2, 2025 Announcement:
The 2025 Nagato Sensei Tai Kai was a tremendous success, and we extend our deepest gratitude to Nagato Sensei for an inspiring three-day training event at the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo. Our sincere THANK YOU goes out to all of the Bujinkan community participants (105 practitioners from 17 states and three countries!) who attended and helped make this a wonderful training event. A subgroup of event photos have been added to the image gallery. The final library of photos will be announced soon. A video will be released in six to eight weeks.
Note: the event website - www.nagatotaikai2025-dayton.com - will stay live for six months.)
May 22, 2025 Announcement:
Tai Chi Course - Registration Open: The next 10-week Tai Chi course led by Carmine Anastasio starts on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Classes are approximately one hour. Registration is open! For more information or to register, visit the Tai Chi page.
May 5, 2025 Announcement:
Dayton Bujinkan Dojo Closed Sunday, May 25th through Sunday, June 1st (For Dojo Students): To prepare for and host the 2025 Nagato Sensei Tai Kai, the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo will be closed from Sunday, May 25th through Sunday, June 1st, 2025. All martial arts adults/kids classes, yoga classes, and tai chi classes are cancelled during this time. Classes will resume on Monday, June 2nd, 2025.
If you are interested in helping during the event, please contact an instructor at the dojo.
April 13, 2025 Announcement:
Alan Sakoman Workshop a Success! Guest instructor Alan Sakoman taught a Budo Taijutsu workshop Friday night and Saturday, April 11 & 12, 2025. Thank you Alan for a great training event! Photos from the workshop have been posted in the photo gallery.
March 15, 2025 Announcement:
Ishizuka Tetsuji Sensei Passed Away: It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Ishizuka Tetsuji Sensei, Soke of the Bujinkan's Gyokko Ryu. Awarded this prestigious title in 2019, Ishizuka Sensei was a pivotal figure within the Bujinkan community. Born in 1948 and passing away in March 2025, his legacy is profound. As one of the earliest students of Hatsumi Soke, beginning his budo training in the spring of 1964, his dedication and expertise spanned decades, influencing countless practitioners. Our heartfelt condolences and deepest respect go out to his family, loved ones, and students during this difficult time.
March 9, 2025 Announcement:
New Bujinkan Hombu Administrative Website: The Bujinkan Hombu office in Japan has released a new website: https://bujinkanhombuoffice.com. The site provides updates, guidance, and administrative documents for processing paperwork such as rank orders or recommendations. The website is especially important for Shidoshi or those processing rank. Thank you to the Bujinkan Hombu administrative team and assistants for building this valuable website. (We received verification from Japan of the website's authenticity.) Bufu Ikkan!
January 12, 2025 Announcement:
Dayton Bujinkan Dojo Shinnenkai Seminar & Celebration a Success! Thank you to guest instructors Dan Klug, Andy Russell, and Dustin Mowery, and everyone who participated in this year’s Shinnenkai Training Event and Celebration! Participants from multiple dojo attended the event. Images have been added from the training in the Photo Gallery.
January 4, 2025 Announcement:
Kotohajime Complete! On Saturday, January 4, 2025, a number of students, instructors, and friends cleaned the dojo and performed 1000 practice cuts to welcome the new year (kotohajime). Thank you to Jess, John, Pam, Chris, Andy, Betsy, and others for a great job cleaning the "old" out of the dojo...both mentally and physically! Images from the effort have been posted in the Photo Gallery. Bufu Ikkan!
January 4, 2025 Announcement:
Men’s Changing Room Renovation: The Dojo’s men’s changing room was renovated from November 2024 to January 2025. New paint, updates lighting, new trim and pictures, and a new floor were installed. It’s a great improvement! Images of the renovation are in the Photo Gallery.
December 29, 2024 Announcement:
Dayton Bujinkan Dojo Instagram Account: The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo recently added an Instagram account. We’ll use this account to keep students, members, and friends aware of updates and activities at the Dojo. Follow us on Instagram by visiting www.instagram.com/daytonbujinkandojo
November 11, 2024 Announcement:
New Tuesday Evening Class: Starting Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Jacob Monzel (Shidoshi) will be teaching an adult combination class on Tuesdays from 8:00-9:00 PM. The class is available to all adult students/members immediately and selectable on the dojo kiosk or in the Class Schedule page. For more information about Jacob, visit the Instructors page.
