The Technician Dojo Hombu

The Technician’s Edge – Welcome Edition
March 19, 2026

If you’re reading this, you’re part of something bigger than just classes, belts, and sweat on the mats… You’re part of a living, breathing dojo culture. And this? This is your front-row seat.

🔥 Promotions & Recognitions

Let’s start where it matters most… growth.

We recently had a strong round of testing, and we want to once again recognize the hard work, discipline, and commitment shown by:

RJ, Joel, Cooper, Khari, DK, Aaron, and Colin

Promotions aren’t given. They’re earned… through effort, attitude, and showing up when it’s hard. Keep pushing forward. This is just the next step, not the final destination.

We would like to Welcome to Our Extended Family

We’re proud to officially welcome our extended family from Florida into our circle.

A special welcome to:

- Master Bret Gordon of Trio Martial Arts
- His high-ranking students Michael and Heather Palasky

In this dojo, rank matters… but relationships matter more. When we grow connections like this, we strengthen not just techniques, but legacy.

Reminder!
Upcoming Seminar – This Saturday

We’re turning up the intensity this weekend.

Aiki Jujutsu Seminar
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 at the door
Ages: 12+
Level: All ranks welcome (geared toward intermediate & advanced concepts)

This isn’t just another seminar. This is where details sharpen, reactions tighten, and understanding deepens. Come ready to move, learn, and maybe get a little uncomfortable… that’s where the growth lives.

Coming Soon – August

We’re already setting the stage for something powerful:

Tenshi Akuma Do Aiki Jujutsu Sword Seminar
More details coming soon… but trust us, this is one you’ll want to be part of.

A Message of Strength & Respect

We want to take a moment to recognize someone who has impacted many in the martial arts world:

Grandmaster James Parrish
After battling Stage 4 cancer for over a year, he is now in remission and doing well.

That’s the kind of resilience we talk about when we say martial arts is more than fighting. It’s about spirit, endurance, and refusing to quit. We will continue to keep everyone updated.

A Quick Reminder from the Dojo Floor

Progress isn’t loud.
It’s built in quiet reps…
In showing up when no one is watching…
In choosing discipline over excuses.

If you’ve been thinking about starting, returning, or pushing harder… this is your sign.

Stay Connected with The Technician Dojo

The Technician Dojo
1991 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 946-7608

www.thetechniciandojo.com

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/share/17tGGwkm6m/
More updates. More growth. More edge.

Stay sharp. Stay training.
– The Technician Dojo

The Technician’s Edge – Welcome Edition
March 19, 2026

If you’re reading this, you’re part of something bigger than just classes, belts, and sweat on the mats… You’re part of a living, breathing dojo culture. And this? This is your front-row seat.

🔥 Promotions & Recognitions

Let’s start where it matters most… growth.

We recently had a strong round of testing, and we want to once again recognize the hard work, discipline, and commitment shown by:

RJ, Joel, Cooper, Khari, DK, Aaron, and Colin

Promotions aren’t given. They’re earned… through effort, attitude, and showing up when it’s hard. Keep pushing forward. This is just the next step, not the final destination.

We would like to Welcome to Our Extended Family

We’re proud to officially welcome our extended family from Florida into our circle.

A special welcome to:

- Master Bret Gordon of Trio Martial Arts
- His high-ranking students Michael and Heather Palasky

In this dojo, rank matters… but relationships matter more. When we grow connections like this, we strengthen not just techniques, but legacy.

Reminder!
Upcoming Seminar – This Saturday

We’re turning up the intensity this weekend.

Aiki Jujutsu Seminar
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 at the door
Ages: 12+
Level: All ranks welcome (geared toward intermediate & advanced concepts)

This isn’t just another seminar. This is where details sharpen, reactions tighten, and understanding deepens. Come ready to move, learn, and maybe get a little uncomfortable… that’s where the growth lives.

Coming Soon – August

We’re already setting the stage for something powerful:

Tenshi Akuma Do Aiki Jujutsu Sword Seminar
More details coming soon… but trust us, this is one you’ll want to be part of.

A Message of Strength & Respect

We want to take a moment to recognize someone who has impacted many in the martial arts world:

Grandmaster James Parrish
After battling Stage 4 cancer for over a year, he is now in remission and doing well.

That’s the kind of resilience we talk about when we say martial arts is more than fighting. It’s about spirit, endurance, and refusing to quit. We will continue to keep everyone updated.

A Quick Reminder from the Dojo Floor

Progress isn’t loud.
It’s built in quiet reps…
In showing up when no one is watching…
In choosing discipline over excuses.

If you’ve been thinking about starting, returning, or pushing harder… this is your sign.

Stay Connected with The Technician Dojo

The Technician Dojo
1991 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 946-7608

www.thetechniciandojo.com

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/share/17tGGwkm6m/
More updates. More growth. More edge.

Stay sharp. Stay training, The Mat Awaits You!

– The Technician Dojo

More pics from Fridays testing!

The Technician Dojo
www.thetechniciandojo.com
(614) 946-7608

Please join me in congratulating these seven outstanding young men on their well-earned promotions!

They tested Friday night and successfully earned their next rank in Karate through hard work, focus, and determination.

Congratulations to:
• Mr. Joel – Promoted to Apprentice Purple Belt
• Mr. Reginald – Promoted to Apprentice Purple Belt
• Mr. Khari – Promoted to Apprentice Yellow Belt
• Mr. Aaron – Promoted to Apprentice Yellow Belt
• Mr. Cooper – Promoted to Intern Yellow Belt
• Mr. Colin – Promoted to Intern Yellow Belt
• Mr. DK – Promoted to Intern Yellow Belt

Your dedication and perseverance paid off, and we are proud of the effort each of you showed on the mat.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support them during this important step in their training. Exams are never easy, and as many of you witnessed, they are especially challenging at our school. That challenge is part of what builds strong martial artists and strong character.

Remember, we are always here to support one another.

The Technician Dojo
(614) 946-7608
www.thetechniciandojo.com

"We Enter to Learn, We Leave to Serve."
— Grandmaster Clarence E. West

🔥 Train Together. Grow Stronger. Lead by Example.

This March at The Technician Dojo, when you enroll your child in our martial arts program, parents train FREE for 90 days

Because confidence isn’t taught from the sidelines…

It’s built on the mat — together.
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💥 Create lifelong habits of courage and respect

Your child watches everything you do.
Show them what commitment, strength, and growth look like.

March Special: Parent Training = FREE with Child Enrollment, Spots are limited. Start your family’s journey today.

Call or text: 614-946-7608
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The Technician Dojo — Building Strong Minds, Not Just Strong Bodies

We live in a world that worships what is fake and crucifies what is real. Truth is treated like an infection, while lies are given followers, filters, and fan clubs. If something is honest, it’s called toxic. If something is destructive, it’s called freedom. This isn’t evolution it’s decay dressed up as progress. Leadership has become performance art, wisdom has been replaced with popularity, and character has been traded for convenience. The signs of the times aren’t subtle anymore they’re screaming that we chose comfort over courage and illusion over integrity.

What was meant to help us think has made us stop thinking. Social media and AI didn’t steal creativity they were handed the keys because too many people were willing to surrender their minds. We now outsource thought, emotion, and identity to algorithms that don’t feel, don’t care, and don’t suffer the consequences. Connection has been reduced to reactions.

Relationships have become disposable. Human depth has been flattened into content. This is a cancer in modern society: the slow death of independent thought, honor, and real human bonds. We no longer ask Is this true? We ask Is this trending?

And in doing so, we’ve created a world where being real is lonely, being fake is rewarded, and being wrong is celebrated as long as it’s loud enough.

A Statement from The Technician Dojo

At The Technician Dojo, we refuse to become another product of a fake world.
We will not chase trends.

We will not water down truth for comfort.
We will not trade discipline for popularity.
And we will not turn martial arts into social media theater.

We are not here to entertain egos or manufacture rank. We are here to build character, skill, and accountability. What we teach is earned, not downloaded. Growth here comes from effort, not shortcuts. Respect is practiced, not posted.

Not everyone is a good fit for us, and we are not a good fit for everyone.

If you want quick belts, hollow praise, or validation without work, this is not your place. If you want to perform instead of train, this is not your place.

If you want excuses instead of responsibility, this is not your place.

What we stand for is simple and uncompromising. We stand for independent thinking, real connection, and disciplined evolution. We stand for students who are willing to struggle, reflect, and improve.

We stand for honor over hype, truth over trends, and substance over image.

At The Technician Dojo, we don’t outsource thinking to algorithms or identity to likes. We teach people to be present, to be accountable, and to be human again. Our relationships are built on trust, not filters. Our progress is measured in character, not clout.

This is a place for those who want to become something real in a world that rewards what is fake. This is a place for those who understand that discipline is freedom and effort is respect.

This is The Technician Dojo where skill, philosophy, and integrity still mean something.

We don’t promise easy.
We promise honest.

~Kaiso Steve Hatfield
The Technician Dojo
614-946-7608
www.thetechniciandojo.com
Chief Instructor, Coach
Karate - Jujutsu - Judo

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from The Technician Dojo ✨🎄

To all of our friends and family, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with peace, love, laughter, and good health. We are thankful for the continued support, encouragement, and positivity you’ve shown us throughout the year it truly does not go unnoticed.

May this season bring you rest, joy, and meaningful time with those you care about most. From everyone at The Technician Dojo, we wish you a warm and wonderful holiday and a strong, successful year ahead.

🥋❤️ Merry Christmas from our dojo family to yours!

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The Technician Dojo

Where martial arts are built for REAL life.
www.thetechniciandojo.com
614-946-7608

Please join me in congratulating Mr. Cooper on his 1st Progression Stripe here at The Technician Dojo. He did great on his review tonight. there are only 2 more stripes to go lets get!

www.thetechniciandojo.com
(614) 946-7608

🎁 HOLIDAY SPECIAL at The Technician Dojo!

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There has never been a better time to start your martial arts journey.

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If you’ve been wanting to build confidence… improve discipline… learn real self-defense… or get your child into something that creates focus and structure. This is your moment.

What You’ll Learn Here

✔ Practical self-defense
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Train with purpose. Train for life. Train at The Technician Dojo.

The Mat Awaits You!

Please join me in congratulating everyone on their promotions in Judo and Jujutsu. I am truly proud of everyone that tested

Simone the rank of 3rd Kyu 🟦🟦🟦🟥🟦
Kaiden the rank of 4th Kyu 🟩🟩🟩🟥🟩
Kasim the rank of 6th Kyu 🟨🟧🟨🟧🟨
Bocar the rank of 7th Kyu ☑️☑️⬛️☑️
RJ the rank of 7th Kyu ☑️☑️☑️⬛️☑️
Muhammad the rank of 7th Kyu ☑️☑️⬛️☑️
Joel the rank of 7th Kyu ☑️☑️⬛️☑️
Ruby the rank of 7th Kyu ◻️◻️◻️⬛️◻️
Chris the rank of 7th Kyu ◻️◻️◻️⬛️◻️