Lantern Dojo

Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate Maryland, USA

Inquiries to  Lanterndojo@gmail.com

At Lantern Dojo, I offer a way to learn a traditional martial art – in the traditional way. At your own pace and with personal attention. For more than 25 years I have studied my art and it continues to reveal depth and surprise me with its utility. 

My goal as a teacher is to pass my knowledge to others in the hope that they will understand more than I do and find some of the same benefits that I have found. This dojo is about passing on something personal, from one person to the next.

I am more than willing to teach students everything I know, but I do so in a progressive way so that skill grows, and we are always moving forward together. Perhaps it is the scientist in me, but I believe that students learn the best when things are laid out systematically and clear connections are made throughout the curriculum. This means that I like to explain things. With words! Multiple times! I will not give you a riddle or a zen koan to meditate on. I will try to explain what I know clearly and concisely. (With the important caveat that sometimes my answer will probably be: You need to train more).

Ultimately I want to help you figure out how this art can fit into your life. It has been very important for me, physically and mentally, and I am more than willing to share with others who are looking for the benefits of a traditional martial art.

If you think this may be for you, please contact me at lanterndojo@gmail.com to set up an appointment.