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MMA WAY™

ABOUT  |  GOALS  |  ROOTS  |  CREED  |  CODE OF CONDUCT | SENSEI DAN


ABOUT MMA WAY™
 Mixed Meditative Arts | Mixed Movement Arts | Mixed Martial Arts

 MMA Way™ is A Lived Philosophical Coherence Training Practice Forged by Reality
 Involving; meditative awareness conditioning, grounded breathing and movement training under real-world conditions and load... without dissociation, escaping sensation or avoiding causality. MMA Way™ is for; yogis, fighters, artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, leaders, mothers and fathers and anyone who must remain calm under pressure.

MMA Way™ Private & Personal Coherence Training
-Meditation  -Fitness  -Health  -Relationships
 Call or text 602-478-8844 for appointment.


THE GOALS OF MMA WAY™
To integrate nervous system literacy.
To reveal clarity and truth through breath.
To build adaptability, balance, and resilience.
To practice defending ourselves without losing ourselves.
To cultivate simultaneous external skill and internal coherence.
To be ethical under pressure without dissociation or aggression.
To face resistance without collapsing inward or hardening outward.
To develop strength, humility, and presence that extends beyond the mat.

 MMA WAY™ ROOTS
The principles that guide how we train are rooted in four simple forces:
Freedom — the capacity to move, choose, and respond without fear.
Unity — alignment of body, breath, mind, and environment.
Virtue — ethical presence even under pressure and load.
Experience — wisdom earned through experience.

 THE MMA WAY™ CREED
 I commit my body, mind, and spirit to practicing the MMA Way™.
I am a positive, respectful human and never bully or harm others.
I practice; perfection of character, humility in defeat and restraint in victory.
 

MMA WAY™ CODE OF CONDUCT

If Sensei is late, please wait and meditate.  Respectfully bow when entering and exiting the dojo and when greeting each other.  Sit and wait for Sensei to bow you in.  Line up in rank order in informal attention stance and wait for instructions.  Listen to Sensei and Parents, and respond with “oss”, yes sir or no sir.  Whenever approaching Sensei, wait 4-6 feet away at attention until acknowledged.  Techniques we practice can be used to avoid harm and cause harm.  Practice the Loco Dojo Creed Daily.  Practice the golden rule.  Clean GI (black or white uniform), gym clothes and/or rash guards required.  Train barefoot or with approved shoes.  Train with a clean body, hair, feet, hands and trimmed nails.  If sparring or rolling, wear a mouthpiece, protective cup, sports bra & mma gloves.  Never face Sensei while dressing, undressing or adjusting your uniform or belt.  We sweat, so please bring a small towel to clean up.  Ask for permission to use the restroom or leave class.  Wash your hands after using the restroom.  Make healthy food choices and get plenty of rest and sleep.  You are what you eat and do, and thirst perception declines with age, so please hydrate before, during and after class.  Students are encouraged but not required to participate in demo team, competitions and tournaments.  Any individual with; a bad attitude, disgraceful, disrespectful or reproachable behavior, dangerous mental or emotional instability, violent disposition, infectious diseases, illnesses, clinically abnormal personalities or physiology, lack of self control, erratic or controlling behavior, or inability to take personal responsibility for their actions (both inside and outside the dojo) may be barred and expelled.  All clients, students and customers are required to read, agree to and sign our Membership Agreement, Code of Conduct and Liability Waiver.  SENSEI REMINDER:  Martial Arts help us learn how to avoid and resolve conflicts... even conflicts within our own mind.  Peace of mind begins within, and has positive ripple-effects.  Martial Arts is a lifelong practice and journey.  You will grow in countless positive ways, however you may experience anxiety, frustration or failure at times.  These moments are natural essences of your practice.  Please trust my purpose in every activity.  I am here to help you relax, get perspective, discover, adapt, advance… and encourage you to Never Give Up.  Some students may be interested in the MMA Way™ Black Belt Path.

 
ABOUT SENSEI DAN

"Absorb what is useful.  Discard what is not.  Add what is uniquely your own." - Bruce Lee


ABOUT SENSEI DAN
(Sensei — Sen: Before | Sei: Life — Mentor, Teacher, Coach, Guide)

1971 — Born in Taipei, Taiwan, to a U.S. Army enlisted father.
1979 — Began playing soccer and training in Tang Soo Do in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
1980 — Moved to Saudi Arabia, experiencing diverse cultures through extensive travel. Began playing baseball, umpiring, announcing, practicing archery and training in Shotokan Karate. Started demonstrating and competing in AAU and various mixed martial arts 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 under Kyo Sah Nim Peter Murphy.
1986 — Won Silver Medal in Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Kyorugi (sparring) at the U.S. Junior Olympics. Earned 1st Dan JKA Shotokan Black Belt under Librado Taedo Sensei, in the lineage of Master Nakayama. From this point forward, dedicated his life to continued character development and holistic training, including meditation, philosophy, yoga, calisthenics, plyometrics, kickboxing, grappling, MMA, and endurance practices in nature.
1997 — During years of training and teaching, an organizing insight emerged later named Fuve (pronounced like love) — reflecting an intuitive understanding that effective martial practice unifies freedom of movement, unity of body and mind, virtuous conduct, and lived experience. This understanding would quietly shape his approach to training and instruction.
2004 — Blessed with the birth of twin sons.
2010 — Founded the original Yoga Dojo™, offering self-defense and yoga practices from his garage and in local mountain environments.
2017 — Opened Loco Dojo, originally for dedicated mixed martial artists. Over time, Loco Dojo evolved into a fully integrated training environment supporting physical, mental, and character development for all ages.
2020 — Developed multiple integrated fitness and fighting systems, including Aero Dojo™, Hot Kata™, MoveMelt™, Spar Roll™, Black Light Fight™ and Cuddle Combat™.
2023 — Continued advanced training under Dr. Serge Verne, 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt (Rickson Gracie lineage).
2024 — Developed the MMA Way™ and DANJitsu™ training systems.
2025 — Loco Dojo students competed in the NAGA Tournament, earning silver and gold medals.

Today, Sensei Dan’s teaching emphasizes discipline with compassion, control over force, and training as a means of cultivating coherence — not only in combat, but in life.
TESTIMONIALS

 “Can't wait to come back” - C.B.
 “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.