New Visitors

A word to new visitors…

Welcome to our website. Below we have provided you with information to help you decided if we might be what you are looking for and you might be what we are looking for.

It is very important to note, that we are NOT a belt factory and we are not trying to be everything to everybody. We do not enter competitions or receive trophies, we do not have a rainbow colored belt system andwe are not interested in acquiring as many students as we can just for the sake of having students…

 We would like to address those of you curious about training with us below. We will separate our introductions by adult and child…

To our adult visitors-

What we are is a Dojo dedicated to the correct and authentic study of specific lineages of Japanese warrior arts in their totality. Training requires you to grow and develop past your own limitations, physical, mental and spiritual…

In training at the Cleveland Kobudo Center, you are undertaking a challenging path, it is not an ”easy” road but it can be accomplished! We ask you to examine your motivations for training before contacting us. This is a very important first step! We will list below two bullet point lists to help you with this process…

If you are looking for the following, we ask that you please keep looking as we are not the right Dojo for you.

  • A drop-in gym. Come when you have time to “get-in-shape” not planning on taking it too seriously.. Just looking for something healthy to do every now and then.
  • I want to enter competitions.
  • I want to “spar” as the main part of my training.
  • I want to do the stuff like they do in the UFC.
  • I want to learn “real” Ninjutsu, you know like poisons, grappling hooks, hiding etc…
  • My main motivation for study is to learn how to fight.
  • I don’t believe in ancient training methods or techniques, martial arts need to be “updated”…
  • I want to cross train with other teachers and arts.
  • I don’t have any money or any means of transportation. (yes we have had potential students ask us for rides to training and for free training…)

If you are looking for the following, we ask that you please contact us, as we may be able to help you.

  • I have always wanted to study real Japanese martial arts in the traditional way.
  • I want to train in the martial arts in order to develop myself to my fullest capacity physically, mentally, and spiritually.
  • I want to develop my warrior spirit to its fullest capacity, I want to develop personal power in order to help others and be at cause in my community and in the world.
  • I want to learn authentic Samurai and Ninja martial lineages.
  • I want to develop the ability to protect myself and others against overwhelming odds.
  • I am dedicated and have the patience required for this training.
  • I want to train in a safe, friendly Dojo with like minded people who will help and support me on my path of personal discovery.
  • I am not in the best of shape, and am not athletically gifted, but I have a good heart and I want to learn.
  • I am not an aggressive person and not looking for a Dojo full of egos. I want a place where I can relax and be me and feel safe.

For our visitors interested in our children’s program-

The Cleveland Kobudo Center has a small children’s program that is taught in a disciplined, yet friendly and fun environment. We keep the student teacher ratio at 10/2 students and teachers respectively. This ensures that your child is not lost in the crowd. All instructors have undergone a rigorous teachers training program and have all received international ranking and credentials.

If you are looking for the following, then we are not the right choice for you and wish you luck in your continued search…

  • I want my son or daughter to enter competitions.
  • My child is looking for something to do when their other sport is off season.
  • I am busy and we cannot make it very often.

If you are looking for the following, contact us and we might be able to help you-

  • I want my child to  lose weight, get in better shape.
  • I want my child to learn self discipline and listening skills.
  • I want my child to be able to protect themselfs against bullies at school.
  • I want my child to learn non aggressive conflict resolution.
  • I want my child to be in a safe fun environment with positive role models

The Cleveland Kobudo Center welcomes anyone of any race, color or sexual preference, who has a good and open heart. Come without fear and meet us get a Dojo tour and try a free trial class.

If you are new to martial arts, or out of shape, or maybe a little nervous, understand that this is common and you are not the only one. What is important is that you have the right motivations and attitude. With that we can help you step by step to attain your goals.

Please look around our site for more information and feel free to contact us to set up your free lesson and tour of the Dojo. 216-392-4619 or contact@makoto-dojo.net