Many martial arts schools nowadays are highly commercialized, run more like a business than a martial arts school. Often, these businesses teach martial arts as a sport. They 'compete' for glory and gold medals. This is dangerous, because the focus is not on staying alive in a dangerous fight in which there are no rules and you must be resolved to maim or even take someones life to save your own. The instructors of The Dojo understand that what they teach can help save lives. They do NOT teach sport, they teach for the sole purpose of protecting your life and the Dojo is unparalleled. This is the finest martial arts school I have ever seen. They are extremely self aware and is run with an amazing sense of passion and sincerity. The financial aspect of this school is very simple, direct, and fair. and they are very flexible with missed classes

Our son has been training here for 5 years and is now just a couple of months to earning his Black belt. What an awesome journey this has been! Instructors are amazing. Our son has increased his confidence AND learned valuable self-defense skills. Would HIGHLY recommend The Dojo to anyone who would like to learn Martial Arts.

The Dojo is not just a fantastic martial arts school, but a great place to visit and spend time in. From the moment you walk in the door you will be treated as if you are family. I am a black belt in another style from years back and yet this curriculum constantly surprises and challenges me to become a better martial artist. More then that The Dojo encourages each and every student to become a better person through tenets of mindful action. Since starting my Dojo Journey I have met with multiple personal and professional successes, and while I don't credit The Dojo and the wonderful teachers there exclusively, I do credit them with the boost in positive attitude and self-esteem that the training, encouragement, and belonging that The Dojo instills in all students. I have also met with some hardships in the past year, and have been able to overcome them with more ease then at any other time in my life, due to the resilience The Dojo has been helping me build. I can not say enough wonderful things about this place. Everyone should be a student here.

The dojo is an excellent martial arts school. All the instructors are very knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. It's a great family environment and even the other students are great. Overall this is the best training atmosphere I've had the pleasure to study in.

I have been attending classes at the Dojo for a little over a year now and couldn’t be happier with the school and it’s Sensei’s. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly. All of the Sensei’s genuinely care about you and your progress throughout your training. I truly feel blessed that I have had the opportunity to train here and look forward to many more years of training. I highly recommend The Dojo to anyone that is looking for real world self defense training as well as learning valuable life lessons.

I had martial arts training when I was younger and life pulled me away from it. I felt so nervous as an adult to return to the mat but I knew I wanted to, and I wasn't sure where to go. Once I had the opportunity to watch my partner get his Black Belt here, I started asking a lot of questions about this dojo and finally got the courage to join. Now I can say, six months into returning to martial arts, that I know I made the right call with this dojo. I truly feel at home with my new Dojo family, and the education I have begun here is limitless in its value to me. This is easily one of the most important things in my life to me now, and I look forward into growing as a person here. Thank you to all who teach me and have welcomed me here at this wonderful Dojo. I cannot recommend beginning here enough, whether you have prior training or not. All are welcome.

I have been in The Dojo family for a year now and have met so many wonderful people that help me to develop my martial art. All of the instructors are professional, courteous, disciplined and very patient in their teaching. As a older adult, I appreciate the forgiveness and patience. LOVE MY DOJO!!!

The Dojo is a great place to train. Knowledgeable teachers and practical self-defense that really works. I highly recommend it for kids and adults.

The Dojo is a great place to train. Knowledgeable teachers and practical self-defense that really works. I highly recommend it for kids and adults.

I have been training at The Dojo for about 10 months along with my son. You will not find better instruction anywhere! The instructors really know their stuff and how to teach it in a fun, safe environment. Everyone from the instructors to the more advanced students are very approachable and always willing to help others learn and advance. The adult classes that I attend are very affordable and fit well with my work schedule. The skills I have learned at The Dojo extend far beyond martial arts. It truly has been an amazing experience and one that I will continue for many years to come. I would give The Dojo a 6 star rating if I could!

The Dojo it is an incredible place for self development, Great atmosphere , full of positive attitude and awesome energy. The instructors always caring for you to do your best. Not judging and always open for helping. It is a great place to establish a great friendship. I would encourage to anyone ( age 6 and above ) to join us. Thank you Mr Todd Norcross.

The Dojo has the absolute best martial arts program for kids in Cincinnati. My 7 year old girl has been taking classes there for over a year and she loves it! As a parent, I absolutely love and appreciate the ways that the Dojo incorporates home, school and martial arts life skills to teach kids to be better at all that they do. I simply cannot recommend this place enough!

My 8 years old son started Dojo over a year ago and it has been a great experience. My 6 years old daughter joined a few months ago and they both enjoy coming in here, get trained, and couched by such a great people where they learn the respect, have boundaries, and learn to protect themselves. We coming in 3 times a week, which is not easy sometimes but it definitely worth it. Dojo community gives my kids a sense of another safe place where they feel comfortable to learn, get challenged and progress. The couches organize occasional parties which are amazing - they play fun games the whole evening and kids come back happy and tired which is nice thing on Friday night before bed. I am very thankful for the coaches they are doing great job with kids.

I really enjoy training here. I have made good friends and have had an outlet for growth (and it’s also amazing to pound some bags when my work gets frustrating - nice place to check out from the daily grind). Highly would recommend- especially if you want to learn a martial art that gives you tools for combat but doesn’t completely break down the body over time. The instructors are seasoned and able to recognize common pitfalls that practitioners fall into inadvertently.

I was looking for a course to focus on confidence, self-discipline and integrity for a group of 10-12 year old girls and boys and the Dojo delivered! Mr Norcross and his team hosted the most amazing special, private session, complete with detailed self-defense tactics, history of the culture and real conversations about how to handle fights and bullying without violence. The kids really enjoyed themselves while learning. We will be back!

I love going to The Dojo. It has given me amazing experiences and opportunities and I have gained a lot of confidence in myself and my ability to protect myself. I have a lot of friends who are all super nice and all of the coaches are kind and understanding as well. I feel like I have grown as a person in the time that I have been here and I have more people who I can rely on when I need help. I have gained a new safe place where I can be myself and feel comfortable doing so, which is hard now days at school. It is amazing that I get to go here and thank you to my parent for getting me here.

What exquisite place, full of amazing energy. This is a great place after having a long journey at work. The couches and the dojo members are friendly, l do consider this place as part of my family.Everyone helps you to achieve your goals. Everyone is welcome. Thank you Mr Todd Norcross.

Fantastic self defense class today! We now have a group of Junior girls who are feeling even more confident about college. The team was very collaborative when organizing and the knowledge and expertise was evident during our time there!