Mushinkan Dojo

We are proud to announce that Mushinkan Aikido Dojo is now part of the Cincinnati MMA Academy . This is the newly created overarching house brand of martial arts at Premier Shooting & Training Center (West Chester, OH) . This is a milestone in the growth and expansion of the programs. Book your first free lesson now! Head over to the page to explore all the martial arts options available and schedule your free trial. Cincinnati MMA Academy is co-located with Premier of Princeton-Glendale Road. 513-342-5840   INFO@CINCYMMA.COM 4845 PREMIER WAY, WEST CHESTER OHIO 45069

This week we celebrate the passing of certificates for "Kumi Tachi - Shoto Kata Variations" awarded to Hanna, Ryan, Connor, Daryl, Chris, and Seth. Also, we welcome Bella, who is a pleasure to have in class and has taught us how to use a selfie-stick! Since vaccinations are common now, we have begun to wean in some traditional, empty-handed Aikido training while being COVID-conscious. 

We continue to focus on weapon practice (bokken, jo, shoto) study as we navigate Covid safety concerns (i.e., minimize contact while practicing forms).  Jan 6th Certificates awarded  to Daryl, Seth, Connor, Chris, & Ryan :  Kumi Jo - Niten Kata Variations Seriously, we are smiling behind our masks.  Group picture below!  

Mushinkan members note the below Holiday Schedule: Mon Dec 21st: Class as normal (7-8pm) Wed Dec 23rd: No Class (wishing everyone a peaceful weekend) Mon Dec 28th: Class as normal (7-8pm) Wed Dec 23rd: Class as normal (7-8pm)

We continue to focus on weapon practice (bokken, jo, shoto) study as we navigate Covid safety concerns (i.e., minimize contact while practicing forms).    Here we celebrate progress.  October 19th Certificates awarded to Chris, Connor, Seth, and Daryl for :  Kumi Jo - Bokken Kata Variations

We continue to work with Premier Shooting & Training to ensure we get a late time slot on Mon and Wed as they juggle many factors.  Next week we will have the same schedule as we have currently: Mon Aug 24th  6:30-7:30PM Main Dojo Wed Aug 26th  6:30-7:30PM Main Dojo Starting Mon Aug 31st onward, we will meet :  7:00-8:00PM (still every Mon and Wed). We will meet in the "Alpha" training room , which is across from the locker rooms.

We have been training with Hanna since 2013! As college lures her away we want to thank her and wish her well. We also hope life doesn't take her too far away from the dojo. Please come back to throw us and swing weapons! It won't be as much fun without someone laughing at Daryl as you do :). Here are snapshots taken over the years:  

Members, The Governor has ordered masks to be worn in public spaces in the red zones (i.e. Butler county OH). Seth and I will be wearing masks for class and adjusting practice to accommodate the wearing of masks. Any mask you feel comfortable with is fine. If you have any issues with a mask we will make accommodations for your needs.  We will not be doing ukemi practice in the warm-ups. We will continue with weapons only. The rest of the martial arts classes at the dojo will also be wearing masks.  If you have any concerns or questions please let me know. As always our intention is to practice and transmit the art Aikido as safely and respectfully as possible.  Sincerely, Sensei Dirk Domaschko 

We are re-opening class Wed. May 27th. Hours at our venue Premier Shooting & Training has changed, so we are shifting too. Classes will still be Mon and Wed, but mat time  will now be 6:30PM - 7:30PM. The site will close at 7PM, so doors will be locked then. Feel welcome to arrive and leave in your gi's (i.e., if you want to avoid the locker rooms, which have always been clean but many people are trying to minimize contact now with any surface). We will be practicing Aikido while "distancing", which means we will be ~6feet apart practicing weapons and kata for a while. We'll have extra weapons for members who lack them. Masks are optional. Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to training again while being safe. Best, Dojo Cho Sensei Domaschko & Sensei Lindberg

As of 3PM March 16th, Ohio Governor DeWine ordered all fitness & athletic centers closed because of the COVID-19 response. So contrary to our recently posted strategy, we are canceling classes from today... until we are allowed to reopen. Obviously, we do not know that date yet. Current estimates vary widely. When we do open again, we will likely focus on non-contact practice (ie weapons) for a while. We appreciate your patience. Stay safe and stay tuned. Regards, Dojocho Sensei Domascho & Sensei Lindberg

In response to the COVID-19 situation, we plan on only working on the  weapons curriculum for the next 2 weeks. This will eliminate  skin-to-skin and close-contact. We will be focusing on the kata, kumijo, kumitachi and possibly Iaido  if there is interest. There is plenty of curriculum and detail to work  on with the weapons. We will bring extra weapons for any who need them.  After 2 weeks (~end of March) we will reassess and go from there. We will also be complying with the cleaning and sanitization going on  at Premier Shooting & Training.  The facility plans to remain open and we plan to train as safely as  possible as long as we can. We also recommend washing your gis after every class  and wiping down your weapons.  Of course, if you feel unwell take the  time to get better. We think these steps will address the current situation. If you have  concerns or recommendations please let us know. Martial arts t...

We welcome Elhadj to Mushinkan Dojo! Glad he found us at Premier Shooting & Training Center (We meet every Mon & Wed from 8-9pm)

Very nice to end the year with a crowd of friends. Thanks so much for another year of training.  Enjoy New Year's Eve and Day (no class of course then). See everyone Monday, Jan 6th, 2020! Take care, Sensei Domaschko and Sensei Lindberg

Chris Kelley, now 5th Kyu. Congrats!

Premier Shooting & Training will close early on Labor Day (before our class). So enjoy the Holiday! Wed Aug 28th - Class on as normal (8-9pm) Mon Sept 2nd Labor Day - No Class Wed Sept 4th - Class on as normal (8-9pm)

We are transitioning to a venue next week. We are excited to become part of the Premier Training Center's offering of martial arts. This is the same facility that hosted our Aikido Weapons seminar last summer (and will host again this July). CURRENT VENUE The next two classes will remain at Adrenalins Sports & Fitness  Wed Feb 6th, 7-8PM Mon Feb 11th, 7-8 PM  NEW VENUE & TIME Class will remain on Mon and Wed, but class times will shift to 8-9PM You can enter early to warm up and tour; Sensei Domaschko and Lindberg will be there >15min early.  Wednesday Feb 13th  ... come to the new place, for the 8-9PM class Premier Shooting & Training Center 4845 Premier Way,  West Chester Township, OH 45069  Direction Link - Google Maps

Wed Dec 12th, our class will have a special venue:  Raymond's Pizza 7328 Yankee Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45044 (same parking lot as the Kroger that's just south of where class meets) Nominal meeting time: ~class time 7-8 Seth to arrive ~ 6:30PM  (He's buying :) to express thanks for years of support toward Shodan)

Class is on Monday Mon Nov 19th as usual Class cancelled Wednesday Nov 21st (Happy Thanksgiving) Class is on Monday Nov 26th as usual

Upcoming Class schedule-next Wed class is cancelled. Mon July 30th - class on Wed Aug 1st - class cancelled  Mon Aug 6th- -   class on

More to come on this, but we do have dates and a venue arranged for a 3-day Aikido weapon's seminar (part of the Zenshinkai Aikido Assocation  series). Save the date...and look forward to a cool brochure.  Date: July 20th – 22nd, 2018 Location: Premier Shooting & Training Center 4845 Premier Way  West Chester, Ohio 45069 Google Maps