Gaman Dojo 我慢道場

Meditation before training helps us separate from the rest of the day and fully focus on the mat and our actions. It is an individualized practice that can be as simple as breathing awareness. Be present, be intentional, and stay curious. Gambatte.

📸: Bujinkan Foundations (Sign up with the link below)⤵
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🥋"But I can't train if I don't have a uniform" Says who?! Unfortunately, if you are required to use this training in daily life, you won't be wearing a uniform then, either. Don't delay your training just because of some pants and a jacket. Speak with your instructor about appropriate alternatives that you can safely wear during training until you can acquire a uniform. You'll be surprised how many of them will prioritize your practice time over your wardrobe.

📸: Kukamishin Foundations (Sign up with the link below)⤵
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When mom says, “We already have kusarigama at home”…😒

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Finding a position where you have options (while your opponent is limited) helps keeps you safe and saves energy to better assess the situation. Arm bars are a favorite at our dojo and allow for control of that limb and, when done well, the core, too.

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Surprise visit from Dustin a few weeks back! We're grateful he took a Cleveland detour just before the mid-July heatwave.

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Always dreamed about learning a Japanese martial art? We offer multiple styles that build on each other early on so you can find the one that fits you the most.

📸: Aikido Foundations (Sign up with the link below)⤵
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Part of a beginner's journey is conditioning their body to better leap, move, and tumble. Fancy tricks and flourishes fall apart without the strength to move confidently and the stamina to endure.

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Our foundations classes introduce weapons-work slowly with solo handling, partner drills, and kata. The repetition builds muscle memory so that motions feel smooth and natural. ⚔

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Demonstrations or explanations? Por qué no los dos? Part of what makes Dustin's time in Cleveland so memorable is how he gives time for the attendees to witness techniques from multiple angles, uses sound and visual cues to draw attention to important points, and encourages reflection at the end of each day.
(📸: March 2026 Seminar at Gaman Dojo)

Pouring through notes and reference books to better connection the people, places, and techniques that make up our arts. Nothing exists in a vacuum, so seeing how they all relate can help deepen our understanding during training. 📚✍