The Art of the Spear (Yarijutsu) TBD

Entering Your Dojo - Level 1: Earth Fundamentals Course

The Dojo's level 1 Foundations of Self-Protection course is designed to provide you with a powerful set of experiences that will prepare you for all types of physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges that arise when we least expect them.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

Level 3: Advanced Self-Protection Techniques of Wind

The Fu "Wind" element inspires effective action as the key to accomplishment. Circular movement, efficient leverage, and moving like a ghost make it very hard to control or pin you down, providing a very advanced way to win.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

Level 2: Self-Protection Techniques of Water and Fire

The Dojos' level 2 'Advanced Self Protection' course builds on earth-based principles of personal confidence, the ability to recognize potential danger, and how to respond effectively.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

12 payments of $19.95/month

Black Belt - Level 4 Techniques and Principles for Advanced Students

In this course, advanced practitioners can access higher-level concepts of Budo. One must practice for half a decade or more to begin to internalize the basics. After that, these deeper movements and principles will begin to come to light and understanding.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

Striking Tips with Sensei Zane Inazuma Danes

Zane Inazuma Danes gives his fighting tips for effective and efficient striking in the martial arts.

Zane Inazuma Danes

$19.95/month

Budo Taijutsu - Unarmed Fundamentals, Techniques and Principles

Various vicious and highly effective Budo Taijutsu (non-sport) techniques taught at The Dojo Martial Arts School. There are no rules. Victory and survival are the goal.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

Budo Lineage Techniques by School

In this course, we add several classical katas for you from six lineages. Each of these techniques offers many insights into the depth of Budo. Watch them over and over to pick up on new things. As your knowledge increases, so does your understanding.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95

Martial Arts Principles to Practice in your Career

These are over arcing important points (Kaname) regarding Budo and many Martial Arts. They are timeless principles that could save your life, both mentally and physically.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

Basic Throws of Budo Lesson

Learn some of the first Nage Waza (Off-balancing and throwing techniques) of the armored samurai - taught by Master Instructor Todd Ryotoshi Norcross (9th Dan/8th Dan) 1. Osoto Gake (Big Outer Hook) 2. Harai Goshi (Hip Sweep) 3. Gyaku Nage (Reverse Lock Throw) 4. Ganseki Nage (Big Rock Throw) - (Otoshi – smash, drop), Oshi – push/lever) 5. Uchi Mata (Inner Thigh Hook) 5 a. Uchi Gake (Inside Hook) 6. Hane Goshi Nage (Upward Hip Shake) 7. Taki Otoshi (Waterfall Drop/Retreat/Unfinished throw) 8. Itami Nage (Throwing with Pain) 9. Ryu Sui Iki (Dragon Waterfalling) (Sutemi Principle: Giving your body weight to add to the movement) Tachi Nagare (Standing Flowing) Yoko Nagare (Sideways Flowing) Kuruma (Wheel Landing/throwing) Te Makura (Hand Support Throw) Tomoe Nage (Comma, whirling Throw) Henka Principles Uzu Maki (Vortex throwing i.e. Ryote Gake) Seoi Nage (Back throws) • Katate (One handed) • Ryote (Two-handed) Kuki Nage (Air/Vacuum Throw)

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

Tap Outs Part 1 - Samurai Finishes

Learn some of the non-sport finishes that the Ninja and Samurai were feared for. Master Instructor Todd Ryotoshi Norcross (9th Dan/8th Dan) shows you a few of the reliable pins and pain compliance locks to get you home safe. Warning: Risk of Injury. Please do not try these at home. Find a qualified instructor before attempting.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95

Tap-Outs Part 2 - Intermediate and Advanced Ground Control Techniques

Here you will learn several ground self-defense and grappling techniques to finish an attacker, all taught with a non-sport mentality. Taught by David Ryoshi Johnson (4th Dan), a direct student of Sensei Todd Ryotoshi Norcross.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

The Art of the Sword - Kihon Basics of the Katana

Welcome students to the "Art of the Sword - Sword Kihon Basics" course. In this lesson, we will introduce you to Sensei Todd Ryotoshi Norcross, an experienced and skilled swordsmanship instructor with over 45 years of training in various martial arts and Kenjutsu/Iaido disciplines. As you begin your journey in learning the fundamentals of sword kihon under Sensei's guidance, you can expect to focus on mastering the basic stances, footwork, and parts essential for developing a strong foundation in swordsmanship. Sensei Norcross's teaching style emphasizes the importance of results, no-nonsense, proper alignment, and mental focus to execute each technique with efficiency and control. Through his expertise and guidance, you will learn the necessary skills to begin (or brush up on) your study of the sword. Key Lesson Concepts: Focus on learning characteristics, basic stances, footwork, Iai, Noto, and parts of the sword

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

Tono Ryu Kenjutsu (Talented Sword Style) Techniques and Principles

Tono Ryu 刀能流 The Way of the Talented/Skilled Sword Learn a few of the movements of Tono Ryu Kenjutsu. These katas are designed to be quick and efficient - often using Iaijutsu. The Tono Ryu combines unorthodox fighting methods using Taijutsu, precise distancing and cuts, and footwork to win.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95

Tameshigiri - Cutting Mats with a Sword

Learn the form, safety, tips, and mistakes that practitioners make when cutting targets with a razor-sharp sword.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

Kukishin Ryu Secret Sword School Techniques

As only he can, Sensei Norcross (9th Dan/8th Dan) enthusiastically goes through the legendary Kukishin Ryu (Nine Demons School) Style of Swordsmanship. In this Advanced lesson, Sensei teaches the stances, methods, and secret techniques for winning against other samurai on the battlefield. A must for all martial artists, sword lovers, and students/teachers of Kendo, Iaido and Kenjutsu.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95

無外流 Mugai Ryu Iaido with Sensei Mathias Hilpert

In these videos, one can practice along with the stye known as Mugai-ryū 無外流 "Outer Nothingness School" of Iaido.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

Bo and Jo - Bōjutsu and Jōjutsu

Bōjutsu (Japanese: 棒術, lit. 'staff technique') is the martial art of stick fighting using a bō, which is the Japanese word for staff. Staffs have been in use for thousands of years in Asian martial arts. Some techniques involve slashing, swinging, and stabbing with the staff, In this module, Sensei Norcross shows many techniques and principles using the 6' long staff. In modern days, one could use these techniques using a rake, shovel, stick, pole, walking stick, etc. to defend.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95

Basics of the Hanbo - 3' Stick of the Ninja

Hanbōjutsu - If your spear, naginata, or polearm was cut in half on the battlefield, what would you do? What could you do to survive with half a weapon? Sr. Budo Instructor Todd Ryotoshi Norcross (9th Dan/8th Dan) takes you through some of the basic principles of Kukishin Ryu Hanbojutsu. The art of the stick. In modern days, these classic movements are still very much valid. Canes, umbrellas, garden tools, and a trillion sticks and branches are available to utilize to protect yourself and your family. • Kamae (Stances) of the Hanbo • Tai Sabaki Footwork and Grips • Drills and Precise Targeting for Skill • Various Strikes unique to the Kukishinden Style • Techniques to choke or grapple the opponent • Hanbo Leverage takedowns and finishes • Knife Vs. Hanbo in a modern context • The practical teaching style of Sensei Norcross

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95

Stick Fighting Part 2 - Advanced Hanbōjutsu

Working off of the "Hanbō Basics" course, Sensei Todd Ryotoshi Norcross (9th Dan/8th Dan) continues deeper into the secrets and techniques of the Kukishin-ryū 九鬼神流 3' Stick. A versatile and subtle weapon, the Hanbō is known for its deceptive speed, 2-sided striking capabilities, and massive leverage to dislocate vulnerable joints in the blink of an eye. In this course, Sensei shows flows, locks, throws, and strikes to devastate an attacker. Please be careful. Techniques are dangerous.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

The Kubotan/Tonbo/Yawara - Short Stick of Self Defense

The yawara is a Japanese weapon used in various martial arts. Numerous types of jujutsu make use of a small rod, made of wood, that extends somewhat from both ends of a person's fist. The yawara likely originated from the use of the tokkosho, a Buddhist symbolic object, by monks in feudal Japan. The methods of using a yawara may have been created by samurai that used tantojutsu, which was a combat that made use of a short knife. According to another theory, a samurai might have fought with the scabbard when a more deadly weapon was not necessary. The yawara stick was popularized by police officers in the 1940s. A modern yawara is a kubotan which is about six inches long, made of plastic, weighs about two ounces, and has no sharp edges. The kubotan is used by police officers and the general public. Sensei Norcross has mastered the use of the Kubotan. He uses it with his Taijutsu to defend against opponents and various weapons.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

Various Weapons Lessons: Knife , Sai, Jutte, Kunai, Kama, Kusari Fundo

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95/month

Naginata Basics - The Samurai Polearm of Power

Sr. Budo Sensei Todd Ryotoshi Norcross introduces how to use the Samurai Naginata. The Naginata was a polearm used for many years against foot soldiers, cavalry, and armored warriors of ancient Japan. Learn the stances and several reliable techniques vs. a sword. Filmed outdoors at The Dojo Martial Arts in Mason, Ohio USA.

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross

$19.95