Visitor Information
Visiting the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo for a seminar or to attend class as an approved guest? Below is information to help you prepare for your visit.
What hotels are near the Dojo?
A number of hotels are located within 5-25 minutes of the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo:
Marriott at University of Dayton | 5 min from Dojo | ★★★★ | $$$$ | 1414 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409 | link
Courtyard Dayton-University of Dayton | 8 min from Dojo | ★★★ | $$$ | 2006 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417 | link
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton SW - University Area, an IHG Hotel | 8 min from Dojo | ★★ | $$$ | 2140 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417 | link
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Dayton - Miamisburg | 20 min from Dojo | ★★★ | $$$ | 300 Prestige Plaza Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342 | link
Holiday Inn Express in Centerville | 20 min from Dojo | ★★★ | $$$ | 7701 Washington Village Drive, Centerville OH 45459 | link
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton South-Austin Landing | 25 min from Dojo | ★★★★ | $$$ |12000 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342 | link
We also recommend checking rates and locations online or find additional hotels on sites such as:
(The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo address is 3180 Kettering Blvd, Moraine, OH 45439 - map link.)
What training weapons are permitted? Can I bring a "live" blade or firearm?
Attendees are welcome to bring training weapons such as a wooden bokken, wooden tanto, shinai, fukuro-shinai, wooden hanbo, wooden rokushakubo, padded hanbo and any other type of soft padded weapons. Attendees are prohibited from bringing "live" weapons, such as metal blades, swords, daggers, or edged knives of any kind. No firearms are permitted unless explicitly approved by the Dojo staff (LEOs and Federal Officers are exempt). The Dojo reserves the right to remove a training weapon or participant if deemed unsafe while visiting the Dojo.
As a visitor, what should I wear during training or a seminar?
We recommend wearing a full do-gi (keiko-gi jacket and pants) training uniform during sessions, workshops, and seminars. If the instructor chooses not to wear a do-gi jacket and instead teaches in a t-shirt or sweatshirt, attendees are welcome to do the same. Please do not wear vulgar or inappropriate t-shirts during training. All attendees are invited to wear cloth-sole tabi, leather-sole tabi, or socks during training. Sneakers, shoes, or bare feet are not permitted.
(Rex Kwon Do and Cobra Kai t-shirts are always permitted.)
Can I bring my own snacks to the Dojo?
Bringing your own energy drinks and small snacks is always permitted. Please be courteous to others, clean-up after yourself, and do not bring alcoholic beverages (that’s for after training). Water is available from the kitchenette refrigerator for all participants to use. In addition, a retail refrigerator sells water bottles and energy drinks for $1.00.
Can I take pictures or video at the Dojo?
The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo prohibits video and pictures during seminars unless pre-approved. Dojo staff take pictures during special events and post them online so that attendees can enjoy training without the risk of accidents or injuries from too many people taking pictures or video.
Taking photos during breaks, or before and after training is permitted. Please be courteous and ask before taking photos.
Can I smoke or vape at the Dojo?
The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo prohibits smoking, e-cigarettes, vaping, and marijuana on premise. No exceptions.
Are there showers or changing rooms at the Dojo?
The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo facility has a men’s changing room, woman’s changing room, restrooms, and a kitchenette. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to change and store their personal items in the changing areas. There are no showers available at the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo.
Can I sleep in my car or camp at the Dojo when I visit?
Sleeping onsite or overnight at the dojo is prohibited. We do not allow for sleeping overnight in a car or camping while onsite. Please use the lists of hotels above to find accommodations.
What form of payments are acceptable at the Dojo?
The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo accepts cash, yen, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. In addition to payment, all attendees are required to sign a liability form and accept the rules of the Bujinkan to participate in training, seminars, or events. Visit the Join the Dojo webpage for more information.
The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo uses Zenplanner to manage e-liability forms, event registration, memberships, and manage payments. To register for an event or complete a liability form, visit the Dojo’s Zenplanner portal today.
What airports are near the Dojo?
For those traveling to Dayton via airline, there are three airports local to the area:
Dayton International Airport (DAY) - 30 minutes from the Dojo
Cincinnati Covington International Airport (CVG) - 75 minutes from the Dojo
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 90 minutes from the Dojo
What are the rules of the Dojo?
The Dayton Bujinkan Dojo Martial Arts School is a private facility but accepts inquiries year-round. The Dojo reserves the right to prohibit training or restrict participation at any time. The Bujinkan Hombu (International Headquarters Dojo) core rules include:
The Bujinkan shall be open to only those who agree with and uphold the guidelines of the Bujinkan Dojo. Those not doing so shall not be allowed to join. Specifically: Only those who have read and agreed with these guidelines shall be allowed to participate.
Only those able to exercise true patience, self-control, and dedication shall be allowed to participate.
A physician's examination report may be required. Specifically, individuals with mental illness, drug addiction, or mentally instability shall be barred from joining. The necessity of such a report concerns individuals who may present a danger to others, for example, those with infectious diseases or illnesses, individuals with clinically abnormal personalities or physiology, and individuals lacking self-control.
Individuals with criminal records shall be turned away.
Trouble makers, those who commit crimes, and those living in Japan who break domestic laws shall be turned away.
Those not upholding the guidelines of the Bujinkan, either as practitioners or as members of society, by committing disgraceful or reproachable acts shall be expelled.
Visit www.bujinkan.com for additional guidance.
What else is there to do in Dayton?
National Museum of the US Air Force (link)
Only fifteen minutes from South Dayton and admission is free! The National Museum of the United States Air Force is the official museum of the United States Air Force located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 6 miles northeast of Dayton, Ohio. The NMUSAF is the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world, with more than 360 aircraft and missiles on display.
Glen Helen Nature Reserve (link)
The Glen Helen Nature Preserve is a nature reserve immediately east of Yellow Springs, Ohio. A number of outdoor trails, activities and parks are in the area.
Dayton Art Institute (link)
Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region’s premier fine arts museums. In addition to exhibiting outstanding special exhibitions and impressive collections of art from throughout the world, the museum is renowned for education programming that includes an array of offerings for diverse audiences.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (link)
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is a children's museum, science and technology center and zoo in Dayton, Ohio, United States that focuses on science and natural history. Exhibits include an extensive natural history collection as well as maintaining a collection of live animals native to Ohio and abroad.
Cox Arboretum (link)
The Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark is an arboretum and park located at 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, Ohio. It is open daily without charge. Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark is one of many Dayton area metroparks within the Five Rivers Metroparks system.
Carillon Park (link)
Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre park and museum in Dayton, Ohio, which contains historic buildings and exhibits concerning the history of technology and the history of Dayton and its residents from 1796 to the present. Two restaurants are on premise.
