Below are the owners of the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo:

Pam Dunsky - co-owner - Shidoshi
Pam has been training since 1995, and successfully earned the rank of Yondan (4th Degree Blackbelt) at the Dayton Bujinkan in 2004. She has been to Japan four times for training (2001, 2004 & 2006, 2007), and has internalized the meaning of "Letting the Dragon Out" when it comes to applying Taijutsu to larger partners! Pam passed her Godan test on Friday, August 4, 2006 at the Bujinkan Hombu in Japan. Pam's career is as a business professional for a global financial corporation. Learn more about Tony's experiences here.

Marty Dunsky - co-owner - Shidoshi
Marty began training in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu after seeing his children start in 1995. He has been to Japan for training seven times since 1999 (his most recent trip was April 2008), and passed the Godan test in 2003 at the Bujinkan Hombu. In August 2007, Hatsumi Soke awarded him his Judan. Currently, Marty teaches on Tuesday & Thursday mornings. Marty's career is as a licensed Emergency Room Physician (D.O.). He is certified as an OPOTA Tactical Defense Instructor. Learn more about Marty's experiences here.

David VandenBos - co-owner - Sandan Shidoshi-ho
David began training in January 2001. He has been to Japan four times to train with Hatsumi Soke, Nagato Sensei, Noguchi Sensei, Seno Sensei, Oguri Sensei, and Shiraishi Sensei. His most recent trip was in January 2006. David works as a Deputy Chief of Administration for a Fire Department near Dayton Ohio. He teaches at the dojo on Mondays and as a fill-in instructor when requested.

Jeff Ochester - co-owner - Shidoshi
Jeff began his Bujinkan training in 1991 at Kurt Rittenhouse Martial Arts. Jeff has been going to Japan yearly for training since 1997. He passed the Godan test in 1999 at the Bujinkan Hombu in Japan, and was given a Judan in the fall of 2004. His most recent Japan trip was April 2008. Jeff enjoys training with Hatsumi Soke, Nagato Shihan & Noguchi Shihan, along with Dan Klug & Sean Askew (view mentors). Jeff teaches at the dojo on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. He works as a network operations manager for a local Township & Fire Department. Jeff is also a Level II Firefighter & EMT-B, and an OPOTA Defensive Tactics Instructor.

Below are the volunteer instructors of the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo:

Tony Maddin - Shidoshi
Tony began training at Kurt Rittenhouse Martial Arts in the early 1990's, and has been instructing Budo Taijutsu in the Dayton area since 1995 (including running his own club in college). A former Army Ranger, Tony's flow (nagare) and "keep going" attitude are an inspiration to everyone. Tony holds the rank of Godan (5th Degree Blackbelt - the 1,992 person to earn it!), and has been to Japan twice since 2003. Tony currently teaches Thursday nights. Tony works as an IT Administrator in the Dayton area. Learn more about Tony's experiences here.

Charles Gelm - Shidoshi
Charles began training in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu in the mid-1990's under Kurt Rittenhouse. Charles was given his Sandan by Nagato Sensei during a training trip to Japan in 2001. He past the Godan test at the Bujinkan Hombu in Japan in July 2007. He teaches on Tuesday nights. Charles works as a IT Administrator in the Dayton area. Learn more about Tony's experiences here.

Alan Sakoman - Yondan Shidoshi-ho
Alan began training at the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo during 2001 as he was working on his post-graduate Masters degree in artificial intelligence (he graduated in 2005). Originally born and raised in Croatia, Alan speaks three languages and went to Japan for training in 2003. Alan is the "resident expert" in groundfighting, as he has trained extensively with Sean Askew and enjoys using Budo Taijutsu as the basics for ne waza. He has competed in the 2004, 05, 06, & 07 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic and 2006 & 07 NAGA (North American Grappling Association), winning multiple silver and bronze awards for his weight class in submission groundfighting. He has coached students who fought at the NAGA competition in Columbus, Ohio. Alan earned his yondan in April 2008. Alan currently teaches Friday nights. Learn more about his class here.

Below are additional instructors associated to the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo or who offer specialty classes for the dojo:

Mark Gregory - Sandan Shidoshi-ho
Mark began training with the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo in 1998, but had a few years of experience in Taijutsu prior to this. He has trained hard to internalize the movements of Budo Taijutsu quite well. Mark holds a B.A. in Theology and a Masters of Divinity. He is currently a minister at the Hartzell United Methodist Church. Mark teaches at the Blue Ash Budo Dojo in Cincinnati.

Tom Smith - Sandan Shidoshi-ho
Tom began training in the mid-90's, and hasn't stopped since. Tom's enthusiasm and perseverance in studying Budo Taijutsu is something for all of us to appreciate. He is most widely known at our dojo for his extensive understanding and application of the Kihon Happo and their relationship with timing & angling. Besides a great instructor, if you ask him politely, you may get a free joke or golf lesson from him!

Jeff Fuller - Shodan
Jeff began training at the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo in 2001. A former Army soldier (Airborne) and police officer, he holds a Shodan (1st Degree Blackbelt) in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Jeff has been to Japan three times (2002, 2003, 2006, 2008) to train with Hatsumi Soke and the Bujinkan Shihan. He is an OPOTA Firearms Instructor, NRA Instructor, and Ohio CCW Instructor. Jeff teaches a basic firearms safety class, CCW class, and tactical firearms class for the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo. Jeff's career is network and computer management for a local learning facility. Click here to learn more about Jeff's Firearms classes.

Nick Kuntz - Shodan
Nick began training in 1998 and currently holds the rank of Shodan (1st Degree) in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. As a former marine (recon unit) and instructor of the young adult program, he would bring a level of discipline, focus and respect to classes in a fun way. Nick is a fulltime firefighter, Paramedic, and a state-certified OPOTA Defensive Tactics Instructor.

Greg Sherwood - former co-owner
Greg was a co-owner of the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo from 1997 to 2004. He managed the daily operations of the dojo, including bookkeeping, student registry, and overhead costs. Greg's assistance for seven years was invaluable. Greg is a retired Lieutenant firefighter and EMT-B with more than 24 years of experience in emergency services.