No experience needed. No pressure. Just come in and try a class — your first one is on us. We train adults of every age and fitness level in practical, street-effective self-defense, and your intro session is completely free. Call or text or fill out the form below.
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What happens at your first class
1 — Sit down first. A thirty-minute conversation with Sensei Knapton, 8th Degree Black Belt, before your first class. The arts, how we train, why it works, demonstrations, and your questions answered. Then you go to the floor.
2 — We go at your pace. You’re paired with an instructor for the whole class — your partner and your guide. We calibrate to your skill, your fitness and your comfort. No experience needed.
3 — Warm-up and mental training. Our stretching and warm-up routine, then an introduction to breathing, meditation and mental training.
4 — Real skills, the first night. You learn the Core 5 Combatives — the game plan for the primary self-defense scenarios. Defending punches and grabs. Gun, knife and club defenses. Locks and chokes. You will leave knowing something you can use.
5 — You take it with you. We film you training and send you your own clips, along with the tutorial videos covering everything you learned.
Adults, teens 13 and up. Wear comfortable clothes — we supply the rest.
CLICK HERE to TEXT the Dojo for Info, Demo Videos & FREE INTRO CLASS times.
Call the Dojo and talk to Sensei.
What to expect in your free intro
- A welcoming first session that meets you exactly where you are — beginners are welcome. We will bring you right from square one. Previous training or advanced/Black Belt practitioners are also welcome. Expand your martial skill sets and get the rust off what you already know. Sensei has been training for 48 years and is an 8th Degree Black Belt. He has knowledge to offer all skill levels.
- Real self-defense from day one: Karate, Krav Maga, Jujitsu, Filipino weapons, and Wing Chun, blended into one street-effective system.
- Just wear comfortable workout clothes and bring water — no uniform or gear needed.
- Zero obligation. Train, see how it feels, and decide afterward.
Why adults choose Bushido Ryu Dojo
- 30+ years in South Florida. Founded in 1992 and now based in Dania Beach, teaching adults practical self-defense that works in the real world.
- Taught by our head Sensei, with 48 years of martial arts experience.
- Adults only, all levels. Whether you’ve never trained or you’re returning after years away, you’ll fit right in.
- 15 classes every week — train on the schedule that fits your life, with no limit on how often you come.
- A 100% student self-defense success rate. Our focus is skills that hold up when they matter most.
Common questions
I’ve never trained before — is that okay? More than okay. Most of our students started with zero experience. We’ll guide you step by step.
I’m not in great shape. Can I still start? Yes. You train at your own pace and build up as you go — that’s how everyone begins.
Am I too old for this? Almost certainly not. We train adults across a wide range of ages, and the program adapts to you.
Is the first class really free? Completely. It’s our way of letting you experience the dojo before you decide anything.
The fastest way in: text us and we’ll get your free class set up.
Prefer a form? Just send your name and mobile, and we’ll text you right back to set up your free class.
Bushido Ryu Dojo · 35 SW 1st Ave, Dania Beach, FL 33004 · (954) 249-4998