Tatsu Dojo Martial Arts And Fitness
Mind. Body. Spirit. Steel.
Our Story
We serve our local community through martial arts training, strength training, and rehabilitation. We believe a dojo, or "way place" is far more than just a gym where people learn how to fight.
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In fact, long ago, martial arts teachers were expected to have a medical background and thorough knowledge of anatomy and the healing arts.
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This is what you'll find at Tatsu Dojo. Challenging and effective Aikido and Karate training, as well as a complete line of Personal Training Services with a focus on physical rehabilitation.
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Here's how it all started...
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Shortly after retiring from the military in 2005, my two sons asked if I would start teaching martial arts classes for themselves and their friends in our small, two-car garage in Milford, Ohio. I saw this a perfect opportunity to mentor young men and continue serving my community.
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This is how original martial arts dojos started; usually someone's father or uncle offered classes at their home. Classes were small and the "dojo" was typically austere, often being nothing more than a small garden space in the yard.
Over the years, our dojo has attracted men and women looking for authentic, reliable training. That training has always had two main areas of focus: Self-Perfection through physical training and development of discipline and tenacity, and Self-Protection. For us, martial arts (budo) can never be a sport. We believe in physical conditioning along with realistic applications of the arts we we teach.
A person doesn't need to be in great shape when they begin training here. But improved fitness and strength are natural outcomes of good training.
Strength and Rehabilitation
After four years in the United States Air Force, I embarked on a new career within the military: Physical Medicine.
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I spent the remainder of my Air Force career as a Physical Medicine Specialist and Medic. After I retired in 2005, I continued my career in therapy until we opened the dojo in 2021.
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Now, I have the chance to live the dream and share my two passions. I am very blessed.
Tatsu Dojo is more than a martial arts school. We also offer a full line of personal training services including strength and conditioning, functional fitness and post injury rehabilitation. You don't have to be a martial arts student to enjoy the unique atmosphere of a dojo. And you don't have to be a personal training client to reap the benefits of martial arts training. There's something here for everybody.
Tatsu Dojo may be smaller than other commercial facilities, but we have worked hard to keep our costs down so that we can provide the best martial arts and personal training services possible. We're not just a gym; we're a dojo...a place for where you can improve your strength and mental toughness while being a part of a great community.
We are proud to call ourselves a "mom and pop" dojo. Click on one of then links below to begin your journey with us. We're looking forward to seeing you on the mat.
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Dave and Kim Magliano