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Your Trusted Martial Arts Training Center in Genoa, OH
Shinsuikan Dojo was founded on the principles of discipline, safety, and lifelong learning. Our dojo offers comprehensive instruction in Aikido, Iaido, Tae Kwon Do/Karate-do, Judo, and Jujitsu, blending traditional techniques with modern teaching methods. Our internationally certified instructors bring decades of experience, ensuring students of all ages receive expert guidance. We emphasize a 'safety first' philosophy, making martial arts accessible and sustainable for practitioners at every level. The dojo's name, 'School of Mind Like Water,' reflects our commitment to cultivating calm intellect, relentless will, and adaptability through dedicated practice. We serve individuals and organizations, offering tailored programs that include youth development, adult fitness, and advanced martial arts training.Our curriculum integrates self-defense techniques, historical context, and cultural appreciation, fostering holistic growth. With structured classes for children as young as three and flexible schedules for adults, we prioritize inclusivity and community engagement. Our instructors, including Sensei Michael Jacobs with over 35 years of experience, uphold rigorous standards while adapting to modern needs. Whether pursuing martial arts for fitness, self-defense, or personal development, students benefit from our focus on technical precision, mental resilience, and ethical conduct. This approach has established us as a trusted training center in Genoa, Ohio, serving local and regional communities with integrity and expertise.
Services
Aikido
Iaido
Tae Kwon Do
Judo/Jujitsu
Kids Martial Arts
Highlights and features
- We offer instruction from internationally certified martial arts experts with decades of combined experience.
- Our curriculum integrates multiple disciplines, including Aikido, Iaido, and Tae Kwon Do techniques.
- We maintain a strict 'safety first' philosophy for sustainable lifelong martial arts practice.
- Our youth programs develop coordination, focus, and discipline in children as young as three.
- We provide practical self-defense training grounded in traditional Japanese and Korean martial arts.
Services
Aikido
Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art focusing on harmonizing mind and body to control opponents through joint locks and throws. Our program teaches defensive techniques that redirect attackers' energy without relying on strikes. Practitioners develop physical fitness, stress management skills, and conflict resolution abilities through structured training that incorporates unarmed techniques and traditional weapons like the sword and staff.
Iaido
Iaido instruction combines traditional Japanese sword techniques with Tate Do combat principles. Students learn precise sword movements, proper handling of the katana, and historical forms dating back to 15th-century Japan. Our curriculum emphasizes controlled practice environments, teaching practitioners to develop focus, discipline, and technical precision through repetitive kata forms that simulate real-world scenarios.
Tae Kwon Do
Our Tae Kwon Do program blends Korean kicking techniques with Japanese Karate-do hand methods. Students train in Poomse patterns, sparring techniques, and self-defense applications from both ITF and WTF traditions. The curriculum builds strength, flexibility, and coordination while teaching cultural history and terminology, creating well-rounded martial artists with versatile skill sets.
Judo/Jujitsu
Judo and Jujitsu classes focus on throws, groundwork, and joint manipulation techniques. Students learn safe falling methods, competitive sport applications, and practical self-defense scenarios. The program develops physical conditioning, strategic thinking, and body mechanics understanding through partner drills and controlled practice environments that prioritize injury prevention.
Kids Martial Arts
Our youth programs introduce children aged 3-12 to martial arts fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction. Little Dragons (3-5 years) develop coordination and focus through basic techniques, while older students learn structured self-defense, discipline, and character development. The curriculum incorporates games, progress tracking, and parental involvement to create engaging learning experiences that build confidence and life skills.
People
Michael Jacobs
Dojo Cho (Chief Instructor)
Sensei Michael Jacobs has practiced martial arts since 1986, holding 7th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do/Karate-do and 6th degree in Aikido. He teaches all levels while working full-time as an engineering project manager, combining technical precision with martial arts philosophy.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer Aikido, Iaido, Tae Kwon Do/Karate-do, and Judo/Jujitsu programs taught by certified instructors with international experience in these traditional disciplines.
What are your class schedules?
Adult classes run Tuesday-Thursday 6-7:45pm and Saturday 12-1:30pm. Youth programs include Monday-Thursday sessions for ages 3-12 with age-specific instruction times.
Do you offer children's martial arts programs?
Yes, our Little Dragons program (ages 3-5) and youth classes (6-12 years) focus on coordination, discipline, and basic martial arts techniques in a supportive environment.
What experience do your instructors have?
Chief Instructor Michael Jacobs holds 7th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and 6th degree in Aikido, with over 35 years of teaching experience combining traditional methods and modern applications.
How do you approach safety in training?
Our 'safety first' philosophy emphasizes controlled practice environments, proper technique development, and progressive training methods that minimize injury risk while maintaining technical effectiveness.
