We are Authentic, Clean, Experienced, Family-Friendly, Unique & FUN!
Our high standards, engaging classes and valuable lessons generate
results and will leave you feeling accomplished, empowered,
inspired, satisfied and coming back for more.
Your
commitment to practice and train at Loco Dojo is among the best
decisions you will ever make.
Come
enjoy your first class for free, train with like-minded people and
have fun discovering your capabilities and developing your
potential.
WE PURPOSEFULLY PRACTICE;
Acknowledgement, Accountability, Assertiveness, Awareness, Balance,
Breathing, Causality, Character Development, Cheerfulness,
Cleanliness, Communication, Compassion, Confidence, Control (and
giving up control), Coordination, Courage, Creativity, Discernment,
Discipline, Empathy, Encouragement, Fitness, Flexibility, Focus,
Fortitude, Freedom, Forgiveness, Goodwill, Gratitude, Grit, Healthy
Habits, Honesty, Honor, Humility, Happiness, Integrity, Kindness,
Leadership, Listening, Loyalty, Manners, Meditation, Mindfulness,
Motivation, Peacefulness, Persistence, Perseverance, Positivity,
Praise, Professionalism, Purposefulness, Rectitude, Respect,
Responsibility, Restfulness, Safety, Self-Control (& Saying “NO”),
Self-Esteem, Sensitivity, Sincerity, Sportsmanship, Stress Relief,
Teamwork, Understanding,
& Unity!
ABOUT Sensei Dan
(Sensei - Sen (Before) Sei (Life) - (Mentor, Teacher, Coach, Guide)
ABOUT Sensei
Bernie
TESTIMONIALS
“Can't
wait to come back” - C.B.
About
1971 - Born in Taipei, Taiwan of U.S. Army enlisted father.
1979 - Began playing soccer and practicing Tang Soo Do in Tulsa,
Oklahoma.
1980 - Moved to Saudi Arabia and was blessed with travels around the
world and the experience of various cultures and peoples. Began
playing baseball, umpiring, announcing and training in Shotokan
Karate. Began demonstrating and competing in AAU and various mixed
martial arts competitions and tournaments.
1983 - Earned PKA Karate-Judo-Arnis Kyu belts under Librado Taedo
Sensei who trained under Master Funakoshi Gichin.
1984 - Concurrently trained in Tae Kwon Do with Kyo Sah Nim Peter
Murphy
1986 - Won Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Kyorugi (sparring) Silver Medal @
U.S. Junior Olympics.
1986 - Earned 1st Dan JKA Shotokan Black Belt from Librado Taedo
Sensei under Master Nakayama. Dedicated the rest of my life to
continued character development and various forms of exercise
including; meditation, philosophy, yoga, calisthenics, plyometrics,
kickboxing, grappling, mma, snowboarding, watersports, hiking and
running in the mountains and nature.
2004 - Blessed with the birth of my twin boys…
2010 - Founded the original Yoga Dojo™ and provided self defense and
yoga practices out of my garage and in local mountains.
2017 - Opened Loco Dojo for dedicated Mixed Martial Artists. Loco
Dojo now encompasses fully-integrated body training for all.
2nd Degree (Nidan) Black belt
Specialities:
Karate
Kickboxing
Self Defense
“I was nicely sore last week!”
- C.G.
“I was here only once and I already love it… B.B.
“...thank you sooo much for encouraging me!” - C.D.
“It hurts to laugh!
Thanks for the great workout!” - K.J.
“Thank you thank you thank you Dan for today’s
class!” - B.G.
“Thank you for the workout last night.
I loved everything about it!” - K.B.
"They really enjoyed that yesterday they both said
they learned alot!" - L.P.
“My two boys are so happy to be in Karate with Sensei
Dan!! I highly recommend this school!!” - F.P.
"Sensei Dan is great. He makes learning fun but with
structure for our kids. This is a great place." -
M.B.
“Sensei is amazing with my son. Leaves him wanting
more but too exhausted for more. A win win!” - C.O.
“The best family owned business in the area. Kind and
professional. My son is very happy with his sensai
and the Dojo.” - Z.P.
"I love Loco Dojo and Sensei Dan. He challenges the
kids and gets them working hard. He teaches them very
good lessons about how to handle themselves when the
time comes" - M.B.
“Dan Sensei has a way to keep the kids entertained
and their attention. My son talks about what he
learned all week and throws more of a tantrum leaving
class than he does leaving the park. Highly
recommend, as I do to all parents I talk to!” - C.O.
“This is a new clean, family friendly Self Defense,
Karate and Martial Arts school.
I am very impressed with the positive
environment.
Looking forward to learning traditional
Shotokan and practical Bunkai styles...
My son enjoyed his class today,......” - B.M.
“Awesome local business for kids and families.
I enjoyed the hip hop classes they offer in
the afternoon called mixxed fit. My girlfriend and I
went, had such a fun time and burned so many
calories!
Our first session was free which was awesome and the
owners were incredibly nice! LOVED IT.
When my kids get older I will choose this
establishment for classes if they want to try
karate.” - N.N.
“My daughter is heading to college in the fall. Dan,
from Loco Dojo, has made this nervous mama feel
better about sending her off with some superb
training under her belt. She was given individualized
instruction with amazing practice in skills that will
empower her throughout life. Dan shows that he truly
cares about each individual student and exudes a true
passion for his life calling. I can't say enough and
I highly recommend Loco Dojo to everyone!” - M.S.
“Dan, by far is awesome with the kids. He has quite a
history as a martial artist, and has fused his
knowledge of multiple styles into a modern approach
to self defense. When kids are laughing and having
fun, the learning curve is shorter. Dan keeps it
real, keeps them engaged, and gets rapid results. Our
ten year old girl loves the LOCO DOJO. I recommend it
to anyone with kids. You'll see their confidence
rapidly grow. On a scale of 1-10, Dan gets an 11…” -
M.M.
"Absorb what is useful. Discard what is not.
Add what is uniquely your own." - Bruce Lee