Dayton Bujinkan Dojo

Fundamental Kenjutsu/Battojutsu Workshop

On Saturday, December 13th, from 11 AM to 4:30 PM, the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo will host a Fundamental Kenjutsu and Battojutsu Workshop. The workshop will focus on core kenjutsu techniques (fighting with a drawn sword) and battojutsu methods (drawing the sword and immediately attacking or defending) as taught in the Bujinkan. The workshop is open to all ranks, and new students are encouraged to attend. The workshop will be taught by Jeff Ochester with assistance from Dayton Bujinkan Dojo senior instructors.

Schedule:

11:00 AM: Bow-in, Handling/Safety, Kamae, and Ukemi
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Battojutsu Training
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM: Lunch Break
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Kenjutsu Training
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Kenjutsu Training
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM: Demonstrations

Attendees are encouraged to wear a full do-gi uniform and bring a notebook. While the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo will have training bokken available, we encourage participants to bring their own training weapons if possible. (No live blades or shinken permitted.)The event is reserved for young adult and adult members of the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo, past workshop participants, and approved guests. (If you haven't attended an event at the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo before, please request attendance prior to registering to avoid any issues.) The cost is $40 per person. Registration is free, pay at the door.

Date: December 13, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Location: Dayton Bujinkan Dojo Martial Arts School

3180 Kettering Blvd

Moraine, Ohio 45439 US

Spaces Left: 48 Capacity: 50

Event Prices:

FREE -	REGISTRATION ONLY; Pay at the Door
$40.00 -	PREPAY