THE LOCO DOJO CREED (KUN) & GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
We are Authentic, Clean,
Experienced, Family-Friendly, Unique & FUN!
Our
high standards, engaging classes and valuable lessons generate
results and will leave you feeling accomplished, empowered,
inspired, satisfied and coming back for more.
Your commitment to practice and train at Loco Dojo is
among the best decisions you will ever make.
Come
enjoy your first class for free, train with like-minded people and
have fun discovering your capabilities and developing your
potential.
WE
PURPOSEFULLY PRACTICE OUR MISSION;
Acknowledgement, Accountability, Assertiveness, Awareness, Balance,
Breathing, Causality, Character Development, Cheerfulness,
Cleanliness, Communication, Compassion, Confidence, Control (and
giving up control), Coordination, Courage, Creativity, Discernment,
Discipline, Empathy, Encouragement, Fitness, Flexibility, Focus,
Fortitude, Freedom, Forgiveness, Goodwill, Gratitude, Grit, Healthy
Habits, Honesty, Honor, Humility, Happiness, Individualism,
Integrity, Kindness, Leadership, Listening, Loyalty, Manners,
Meditation, Mindfulness, Motivation, Peacefulness, Persistence,
Perseverance, Positivity, Praise, Professionalism, Purposefulness,
Rectitude, Respect, Responsibility, Restfulness, Safety,
Self-Control (& Saying “NO”), Self-Esteem, Sensitivity, Sincerity,
Sportsmanship, Stress Relief, Teamwork, Understanding, Unity & More!
ABOUT Sensei Dan (Sensei - Sen (Before) Sei (Life) - (Mentor,
Teacher, Coach, Guide)
ABOUT Sensei
Bernie
“Can't
wait to come back” - C.B.
Loco Dojo is looking to fill the following
positions...
Full Time -
Head instructor & School General Manager (Salary plus commission)
Part
Time
- Instructor’s Assistant ($11/hr)
Part
Time
- Front Desk Person ($11/hr)
(High School or G.E.D. required.)
Part Time -
AMAZING and
EXCEPTIONAL Fitness, Yoga & MMA instructors!
Fitness/Karate/MMA/Yoga/Personal
Training Studio for Rent.
Are you an instructor seeking a place to
teach and grow your following? Our 1200 sq. ft. fitness/karate/yoga
studio accommodates up to 22 people comfortably for classes and
workshops. We offer a clean studio, with mirrors, equipment,
weights, bags, 2” thick padded/matted floors with tatami texture, a
sound system, 1 bathroom, and a check in desk. Our studio ceiling
also accommodates hanging/suspension classes like Aerial Yoga,
Ashiatsu Massage, etc.. Drinks and filtered water are available. We
provide all props & equipment. Renters may have a presence on our
website and our flyers. You may draw from our client base and bring
in your own.
About Loco Dojo
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I will be a good KARATEKA, a helpful partner and teammate.
I will have a happy, positive attitude, and show humility in defeat.
I will unify my mind and skills for self defense and preservation of
peace.
I will respect other’s personal space and feelings, and never bully
or harm others.
I will do my best in everything I do, and continue to practice
perfection of character.
1971 - Born in Taipei, Taiwan of U.S. Army enlisted father.
1979 - Began playing soccer and practicing Tang Soo Do in Tulsa,
Oklahoma.
1980 - Moved to Saudi Arabia and was blessed with travels around the
world and the experience of various cultures and peoples.
Began playing baseball, umpiring, announcing and training in
Shotokan Karate. Began
demonstrating and competing in AAU and various mixed martial arts
competitions and tournaments.
1983 - Earned PKA Karate-Judo-Arnis Kyu belts under Librado Taedo
Sensei who trained under Master Funakoshi Gichin.
1984 - Concurrently trained in Tae Kwon Do with Kyo Sah Nim Peter
Murphy
1986 - Won Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Kyorugi (sparring) Silver Medal @
U.S. Junior Olympics.
1986 - Earned 1st Dan JKA Shotokan Black Belt from Librado Taedo
Sensei under Master Nakayama.
Dedicated the rest of my life to continued character
development and various forms of exercise including; meditation,
philosophy, yoga, calisthenics, plyometrics, kickboxing, grappling,
mma, snowboarding, watersports, hiking and running in the mountains
and nature.
2004 -
Blessed with the birth of my twin boys…
2010 -
Founded the original Yoga Dojo™
and provided self defense and yoga practices out of my garage and in
local mountains.
2017 - Opened Loco Dojo
for dedicated Mixed Martial Artists.
Loco Dojo now encompasses fully-integrated body training for
all.
2020 - Created Aero Dojo™,
Hot Kata™,
MoveMelt™,
SparRoll™,
F.U.V.E.™
and Cuddle Combat™
Fitness and Fighting
Systems.
2023 - Training under 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt Dr. Serge Verne.
(Rickson Gracie lineage)
2nd Degree (Nidan) Black belt
Specialities;
Karate,
Kickboxing,
Self Defense
“I was nicely sore last week!”
- C.G.
“I was here only once and I already love it… B.B.
“...thank you sooo much for encouraging me!” - C.D.
“It hurts to laugh!
Thanks for the great workout!” - K.J.
“Thank you thank you thank you Dan for today’s
class!” - B.G.
“Thank you for the workout last night.
I loved everything about it!” - K.B.
"They really enjoyed that yesterday they both said
they learned alot!" - L.P.
“My two boys are so happy to be in Karate with Sensei
Dan!! I highly recommend this school!!” - F.P.
"Sensei Dan is great. He makes learning fun but with
structure for our kids. This is a great place." -
M.B.
“Sensei is amazing with my son. Leaves him wanting
more but too exhausted for more. A win win!” - C.O.
"Thank you so much for the
class with L and G today. They had a blast and we
enjoyed watching them."
- H.C.
“The best family owned business in the area. Kind and
professional. My son is very happy with his sensai
and the Dojo.” - Z.P.
"I love Loco Dojo and Sensei Dan. He challenges the
kids and gets them working hard. He teaches them very
good lessons about how to handle themselves when the
time comes" - M.B.
“Dan Sensei has a way to keep the kids entertained
and their attention. My son talks about what he
learned all week and throws more of a tantrum leaving
class than he does leaving the park. Highly
recommend, as I do to all parents I talk to!” - C.O.
“This is a new clean, family friendly Self Defense,
Karate and Martial Arts school.
I am very impressed with the positive
environment.
Looking forward to learning traditional
Shotokan and practical Bunkai styles...
My son enjoyed his class today,......” - B.M.
“Awesome local business for kids and families.
I enjoyed the hip hop classes they offer in
the afternoon called mixxed fit. My girlfriend and I
went, had such a fun time and burned so many
calories!
Our first session was free which was awesome and the
owners were incredibly nice! LOVED IT.
When my kids get older I will choose this
establishment for classes if they want to try
karate.” - N.N.
“My daughter is heading to college in the fall. Dan,
from Loco Dojo, has made this nervous mama feel
better about sending her off with some superb
training under her belt. She was given individualized
instruction with amazing practice in skills that will
empower her throughout life. Dan shows that he truly
cares about each individual student and exudes a true
passion for his life calling. I can't say enough and
I highly recommend Loco Dojo to everyone!” - M.S.
“Dan, by far is awesome with the kids. He has quite a
history as a martial artist, and has fused his
knowledge of multiple styles into a modern approach
to self defense. When kids are laughing and having
fun, the learning curve is shorter. Dan keeps it
real, keeps them engaged, and gets rapid results. Our
ten year old girl loves the LOCO DOJO. I recommend it
to anyone with kids. You'll see their confidence
rapidly grow. On a scale of 1-10, Dan gets an 11…” -
M.M.
We are interested in offering the following to our clients:
FITNESS - BollyX, Commit, MixxedFit, U-Jam, Werq, Tabata, Dance
Trance, EDM FItness, Zumba, Zumba Strong, Hot Pilates
MMA... Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, (Black Belt or
Similar Experience Required)
YOGA - Classic, Vinyasa, Nidra,
Family, Restorative, Yin, Aerial, Hot, Chair, Weighted.
WORKSHOPS - Nutrition, Meal Planning
Loco Dojo is a great studio to start teaching and build a following,
or even bring your own following! Please call or
just come in. Pay scale based on experience and following. Ask
for Sensei Dan!
Days and rental hours may vary. Rental Rate is $20-25 per
hour. $80 one-time non-refundable cleaning deposit. $4-500/
per month comes out to $20-25 per day for a one hour class 5 days
per week. Loco Dojo is conveniently located on the Northwest
corner of 16th Street and Bell Road, next to Krua Thai Cuisine. We
offer plenty of parking and Great roadside exposure with high
traffic area. For more information on rates and day and hour(varies)
availability, please call (602) 466-3663 or just come in. Ask
for Sensei Dan!
"Absorb what is useful. Discard what is not.
Add what is uniquely your own." - Bruce Lee
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