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Yasuragi Dojo, Mahopac, New York

YASURAGI DOJO MISSION

Make the classical Japanese martial arts accessible, relatable and relevant to anyone called to the path of self-mastery and well-being by providing community, study resources and leadership. 

Preserve the historical traditions and timeless methodologies of jissen kobudo through administering of regular classes, online programs, study groups and seasonal retreats. 

Provide our community with the safest and most authentic learning experience, within our Japanese Dojo. 

 

PRESERVING TRADITIONAL KOBUDO

Our commitment is to guide each student on the path of the classical warrior lifestyle, discovering new levels of physical health, mental clarity and self control. 

The goal of Jissen Kobudo is to create a better person through the rigors of training and pursuit of natural harmony with spirit, mind and body. 

 

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TRAINING PROGRAMS AT OUR DOJO

Along with our large library of free resources, the Yasuragi Dojo offers three membership programs for those wishing to study at our Dojo. They are, Fulltime Student, Short Term Intensives or joining one of our Independent Study Groups

Joining our Dojo gives you access to all of our online resources and live streams, and training at our Dojo in New York at any time with no additional cost.  

FULL TIME STUDENT

Our aim is to support you on your path toward self-mastery by the study of Jissen Kobudo, and provide you with the best possible training experience and community possible.

As a Student of Yasuragi Dojo, you will be welcomed into a group of serious students dedicated to disciplined training. 

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SHORT TERM INTENSIVES

Gashuku 合宿 are highly focused immersion experiences into specific topics of study over a determined period of time.

This intense cycle of training involves is for serious students looking to better their comprehension of a specific area, by committing a period of time to focussed learning. 

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INDEPENDENT STUDY GROUPS

Kenkyu Kai are easy to follow, yet highly informative programs that anyone is welcome to join. Each Kenkyu Kai involves a monthly program, training community group, video lessons and a live training each month.

Each training group is focussed in one specific are of study, and are solely focussed on core-fundamentals of each topic. 

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Our Dojo and it's community depends on the generous support of our sponsors and students. If you would like to learn how you can further support our work, please visit our support page to learn how you can get involved.

FULL TIME STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Our aim is to support you on your path toward self-mastery by the study of Jissen Kobudo, and provide you with the best possible training experience and community possible.

As a Student of Yasuragi Dojo, you will be welcomed into a group of serious martial artists dedicated to disciplined training and the preservation of our art. 

Regardless of where you are located, you will be considered a student of our Dojo, with your nafuda (name plate) proudly hung alongside fellow members. 

You will have access to all of our programs, workshops and study groups, along with live classes and all online resources to support your training. 

  • 4 Live classes (recorded) per week
  • Ability to Gashuku intensive training sessions
  • Acess to Kenkyu Kai training groups
  • Personal training dashboard
  • Weekly email lesson plans
  • Weekly training challenges
  • Mobile App and Community
  • Access to Jishu Geiko solo training conditioning and fitness platform
  • Rank promotion opportunity
  • Shibu-cho opportunity

PLEASE READ: To join our Dojo, you must first submit an enrollment application. We will review this application and then coordinate an in person interview via zoom or in person at our Dojo.

If we feel you are a good candidate for our Dojo, and you are ambitious about participating as a student, you will then be asked to complete your membership application and begin a one month trial program, at no cost to you.

Tuition is $125 per month, however the first month is no-charge. This trial period allows us to see if you are truly committed to practice, meanwhile providing you with an acclamation time to make serious practice part of your lifestyle and routine. 

If joining Yasuragi Dojo as a student is something that interests you, please click the button below and submit your enrollment application. 

ENROLLMENT APPLICATION ►

 INDEPENDENT STUDY GROUPS

Kenkyu Kai are easy to follow, yet highly informative programs that anyone is welcome to join. Each Kenkyu Kai involves a monthly program, training community group, video lessons and a live training each month.

Each training group is focussed in one specific are of study, and are solely focussed on core-fundamentals of each topic. 

 

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SHORT TERM IMMERSIONS

Gashuku 合宿 are highly focused immersion experiences into specific topics of study over a determined period of time. This intense cycle of training involves is for serious students looking to better their comprehension of a specific area, by committing a period of time to focussed learning. 

  • Complete densho curriculum.
  • Training topic dashboard and resource downloads.
  • 8 Weekly training emails with daily routines and drills.
  • Weekly live classes and review in-person with Adam Sensei.
  • Lifetime access to lessons and training group, to continue your study after course is complete. 

Regardless of discipline you study or skill level, everyone is welcome to join a Gashuku, as long as they are willing to commit to six weeks of committed training. 

These unique training experiences fill up very quick, if interested visit the Gashuku page to learn more about how you can join us. 

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YASURAGI DOJO JOURNAL

Reflections on Kobudo training and lifestyle, written and shared by Adam Mitchell. 

Preserving the Kosen Judo, with Joichi Hirao Sensei

Learning from Maasai, Spear Fighting with the Elder Warrior

Saving Kominka, The Endangered Folk House

Kobudo Going Forward, with Manaka Unsui

Japan Trip, 2024 Day 1, Kusarifundo Chi no Kata

Finding The Dao in Violence, with Jack Schaefer

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CONTACT OUR DOJO

Yasuragi Dojo
571 Route 6
Mahopac, NY 10541

Phone or Text: 914-621-7762

Email: [email protected]

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