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Our Approach

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Our mission at Dayton Quest Martial Arts is to assist students in reaching their fullest potential!  Our curriculum, teaching approach, and community foundation are built on compassion and humility. We believe serving others is the highest form of mastery in martial arts and in life.  We are dedicated to serving our community and families by instructing students on the principles of being protectors.  We offer modern day self-protection for everyone.

First Step 

We invite you at no cost to experience the benefits and value our school has to offer by attending a free no obligation class!

 

 During this session you will have a chance to see our dojo, meet the instructors, and participate in a group class.

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PROGRAMS

MIGHTY

NINJA

Ages 4 - 7

In this program students are given a safe place to explore and develop life and martial art skills in an encouraging, positive environment.

Children have fun while gaining confidence, body awareness, & self-defense skills.

Along the way, they develop strong group interaction skills, self-discipline, focus, and respect for themselves & others.

We keep the energy high and the learning exciting. 

 

 

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STANDARD PROGRAM

YOUTH & ADULT

In this program students are instructed in a positive, non-competitive, inclusive environment where they can explore self-defense principles, strategies, and tactics for handling modern day threats and confrontations. Our goal is to allow students the opportunity to cultivate discipline, confidence and mental fortitude through the study of martial arts. We are dedicated to teaching self-defense skills and knowledge to establish peace and security, not as a way of encouraging violence.

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Black Belt Club (BBC)
Youth & Adult

When you join the Black Belt Club you gain access to unlimited classes at the dojo! In addition to unlimited classes adults may also participate in a once per week Historical Samurai/Ninja class,  and a once per week rotating Ground/Striking class. Youth Black Belt Club members may attend unlimited standard classes and also receive 6 private lessons with their membership!

Both Youth & Adult members may also participate in a weekly Randori class. 

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MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

1

MIGHTY NINJA
AGES 4 - 7

 

2X PER WEEK 

(8 CLASSES PER MONTH)

 

2

LEVEL 1
YOUTH 8+ AND ADULTS

 

2X PER WEEK

(8 CLASSES PER MONTH)

3

BLACK BELT CLUB (BBC) YOUTH & ADULTS

 

UNLIMITED CLASSES

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Weekly Schedule
STANDARD PROGRAM- CHOOSE ANY TWO CLASSES PER WEEK. WE ALSO HAVE UNLIMITED CLASS MEMBERSHIPS!

Mighty Ninja Classes

Ages 4 - 7

Monday-Thursday              5:30-5:55pm
Mondays                            4:15-4:40pm
Saturdays                           9-9:25am

Level 1 Classses

Youth & Adult

Mondays & Wednesdays   4:45-5:25pm
Tuesday & Thursdays        6:00-6:40pm

Level 2 Classes

Youth & Adult

Mondays & Wednesdays    6:00-6:40pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays       4:45-5:25pm

 

Level 3 Classes

Youth & Adult

Wednesdays                        7:30-8:10 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays        6:45-7:25 pm

Level 4 Classes

Youth & Adult

Mondays & Wednesdays     6:45-7:25pm

Tuesdays                             7:30-8:10pm

Saturday                             11:00 - 11:40am

(Freestyle Randori) Open to all black belt students & BBC Members

Historical Samurai/Ninja


STRIKING/GROUND
(ROTATING)

BBC - ADULTS

BBC - ADULTS

Thursday                                  7:30pm - 8:10pm

Mondays                                    7:30pm - 8:10pm

ALL LEVEL CLASS

All YOUTH Class

Saturday                                 9:30am - 10:10am

ALL LEVEL CLASS

All ADULT Class

Saturday                                 10:15am - 10:55pm

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Kan-Shi Dojo Cho

Shane Raitoshi Stevens

Sensei Stevens, owner and head instructor, with over 25 years of martial arts experience.  He currently holds a 7th degree black belt in the warrior protector art of To-Shin Do, and a  B.S. degree in education and psychology. Sensei Stevens is dedicated to sharing the empowering message of To-Shin Do and assisting others in reaching their fullest potential.

HEAD YOUTH INSTRUCTOR

LOGAN ANDERS

Sensei Anders currently holds a 3rd degree black belt in the warrior protector art of To-Shin Do.  He is the lead youth instructor sharing his exuberant teaching style and passion for To-Shin Do. Sensei Anders is a committed student and instructor, determined to learn and share his knowledge with others.  He currently runs the youth classes at Dayton Quest Marital Arts and is dedicated to bring out the best in each and every student.

INSTRUCTOR TEAM

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Sensei O’Brien currently holds a 1st degree black belt in the warrior protector art of To-Shin Do.  He is a youth instructor who is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment for students to learn, explore, and grow in. He has a passion for pushing students towards their individual growth in martial arts through his dynamic teaching style. You can not attend a class that Sensei O'Brien teaches and leave without feeling challenged to grow and smiling.

KEEGHAN O'BRIEN - YOUTH INSTRUCTOR

Roots of To-Shin Do

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刀 TO - the sword 

心 SHIN - the focused spirit of intention 

道 DO - the path to mastery 

Testimonials

I walked into the Dayton Quest Center searching for a self-defense discipline for my two kids and was warmly welcomed by Sensei Stevens, Sensei Anders, as well as now-fellow students and friends. Sensei Stevens’ energy, enthusiasm, and authentic passion for every student’s success was immediately apparent, and his masterful insights continue to challenge us. He and Sensei Anders both have a talent for connecting with youth and adults alike, building confidence, discipline, and skill to unlock everyone’s unique potential. From a self-defense perspective, I’ve personally found the underlying principles of this martial art to be unparalleled among the numerous arts I’ve practiced. Rest assured you will reap value from day one on your own personal quest.

Adam Goss

My family cannot say enough great words about Dayton Quest Martial Arts!  Since our daughter joined in the fall of 2023, she has loved every minute of her experience.  Our daughter is in the Mighty Ninjas group and has class twice a week.  The Student Creed that the students learn, which involves words such as confident, accomplish, believe in myself, disciplined and ready to learn and advance is a testament that this is more than just a martial arts class, it is a life skills class as well.  Dayton Quest is a very clean and welcoming environment for both students and families and Sensei Stevens as well as Sensei Anders provide a very educational and fun environment for all students.  Our daughter loves coming to class to earn her stripes and is excited for her next steps as a Ninja!  At the end of each class, they always end with “Ninjas Rock!” In this Dad’s opinion, Dayton Quest Rocks!

Tom DiNuoscio

This has been the best collaboration in our 40 years of operation!

Stacey Yarger
Director of Operations at First School of Dayton

Our family's experiences with Quest have been uniformly outstanding! All the instructors are great, all the other families welcoming. I seriously can't gush enough. We have two kids in their program, and plans to enroll the third when she's old enough. :-)

Justin Birt

Emma- age 10- has been with the Quest Center for over three years, and the mindfulness, focus, attention to detail, kindness, and friendships she gained through the practice of To Shin Do has helped her live her best life- she is confident, mindful, empathetic, and can protect herself if needed. This is the absolute best choice we made as parents!  

Brian Gold

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Thank you to all the participants and instructors for an amazing gathering! Sharing and appreciating different perspectives, growing and learning all with genuine camaraderie is what it is all about. Dayton Quest Martial Art's mission and commitment with the Ninja Gathering is rooted in cultivating a sense of camaraderie and community among participants. The goal is to create an environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together, not just to learn and hone their physical skills, but to engage in a deeper, more holistic journey of personal growth and development. Through the shared experience of mastering challenging techniques and overcoming obstacles on the mats, bonds of trust and understanding are forged, as practitioners support and encourage one another on their respective paths. This communal spirit is seen as integral to the broader mission - the belief that practicing Ninjutsu is about far more than just fighting prowess, but rather an avenue for self-discovery, mental discipline, and the realization of one's fullest potential. We hope to attract a diverse array of participants, united in their commitment to personal betterment through the inspiring art of  Ninjutsu.  It is this combination of physical mastery and inner transformation that lies at the heart of the Ninja Gathering's mission.

NINJA GATHERING 2024
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