At The Technician Dojo, we believe martial arts should prepare you for more than your next belt. Whether you’re looking for a program for your child or a place to challenge yourself as an adult, our students develop real confidence through real accomplishment, building discipline, resilience, respect, and practical skills in an environment where everyone is challenged, supported, and known by name.
Rather than operating like a typical belt factory or one-size-fits-all martial arts school, we combine traditional martial arts with modern, practical training tailored to the age, experience, and goals of each student. From helping children develop focus, coordination, and confidence to giving adults the skills and training necessary to become more capable and prepared, everything we teach is designed to have value beyond the dojo.
We’re not just teaching people how to do martial arts. We’re helping them discover what they’re capable of!
Rather than operating like a typical belt factory or one-size-fits-all martial arts school, we combine traditional martial arts with modern, practical training tailored to the age, experience, and goals of each student. From helping children develop focus, coordination, and confidence to giving adults the skills and training necessary to become more capable and prepared, everything we teach is designed to have value beyond the dojo.
We’re not just teaching people how to do martial arts. We’re helping them discover what they’re capable of!
Choosing the right martial arts school can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for a program for your child or searching for a place to train yourself, you want more than just exercise and another belt around your waist. You want meaningful instruction, practical skills, and an environment where students feel safe, supported, challenged, and motivated to improve.
At The Technician Dojo, we believe martial arts should be more than a one-size-fits-all program focused on memorizing techniques and moving through ranks. Training should develop real confidence, discipline, resilience, coordination, and practical ability while teaching students how to face challenges, work through frustration, solve problems, and take pride in genuine accomplishment.
That’s why our programs combine traditional martial arts with practical, individualized instruction that recognizes every student learns, develops, and progresses differently. Children receive age-appropriate training designed to help them build strong foundations physically and mentally, while adults are challenged to develop a deeper understanding of technique, improve their capabilities, and acquire skills that hold up beyond the controlled environment of the dojo. We challenge our students without losing sight of encouragement and support, creating a place where people of all ages can make mistakes, overcome obstacles, discover their strengths, and continue growing at their own pace.
Our goal isn’t simply to create better martial artists. It’s to use martial arts to build stronger, more capable, and more confident people.
At The Technician Dojo, we believe martial arts should be more than a one-size-fits-all program focused on memorizing techniques and moving through ranks. Training should develop real confidence, discipline, resilience, coordination, and practical ability while teaching students how to face challenges, work through frustration, solve problems, and take pride in genuine accomplishment.
That’s why our programs combine traditional martial arts with practical, individualized instruction that recognizes every student learns, develops, and progresses differently. Children receive age-appropriate training designed to help them build strong foundations physically and mentally, while adults are challenged to develop a deeper understanding of technique, improve their capabilities, and acquire skills that hold up beyond the controlled environment of the dojo. We challenge our students without losing sight of encouragement and support, creating a place where people of all ages can make mistakes, overcome obstacles, discover their strengths, and continue growing at their own pace.
Our goal isn’t simply to create better martial artists. It’s to use martial arts to build stronger, more capable, and more confident people.
What Do We Teach?
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Meet Our Head Instructor
Master Steven Hatfield brings decades of martial arts experience and a practical, no-nonsense approach to training at The Technician Dojo. His background encompasses a broad range of traditional and modern martial arts, with particular emphasis on Karate, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, and practical self-defense.
Throughout his martial arts career, Hatfield has focused on understanding what makes techniques effective beyond the controlled environment of the dojo. His teaching emphasizes sound body mechanics, balance, timing, leverage, positioning, and efficient movement, giving students the tools to make their martial arts functional regardless of size or physical strength.
Rather than treating Karate, Judo, and Jiu Jitsu as completely separate disciplines, Hatfield helps students understand how striking, throwing, grappling, joint manipulation, and defensive tactics work together as parts of a complete approach to personal protection. Students learn not only individual techniques, but how to adapt those skills to the unpredictable nature of real-world self-defense. His approach places a strong emphasis on practical application and technical understanding. Students are encouraged to explore why techniques work, recognize when they are appropriate, and develop the ability to apply fundamental principles under changing circumstances rather than relying solely on memorized responses.
At The Technician Dojo, Master Hatfield's goal is not simply to produce students who can perform martial arts techniques. It is to develop capable, adaptable martial artists with the skills, confidence, and understanding necessary to protect themselves and others when it matters most.
Throughout his martial arts career, Hatfield has focused on understanding what makes techniques effective beyond the controlled environment of the dojo. His teaching emphasizes sound body mechanics, balance, timing, leverage, positioning, and efficient movement, giving students the tools to make their martial arts functional regardless of size or physical strength.
Rather than treating Karate, Judo, and Jiu Jitsu as completely separate disciplines, Hatfield helps students understand how striking, throwing, grappling, joint manipulation, and defensive tactics work together as parts of a complete approach to personal protection. Students learn not only individual techniques, but how to adapt those skills to the unpredictable nature of real-world self-defense. His approach places a strong emphasis on practical application and technical understanding. Students are encouraged to explore why techniques work, recognize when they are appropriate, and develop the ability to apply fundamental principles under changing circumstances rather than relying solely on memorized responses.
At The Technician Dojo, Master Hatfield's goal is not simply to produce students who can perform martial arts techniques. It is to develop capable, adaptable martial artists with the skills, confidence, and understanding necessary to protect themselves and others when it matters most.
Meet Our Team
Meet some of the people who help make The Technician Dojo what it is. Our black belts and senior students assist with classes, share their experience, and provide additional hands-on guidance to students throughout their training. Their involvement helps create a supportive environment where students can learn from a variety of experienced martial artists while receiving the individual attention they need to grow.
Jennifer Davis
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Matt Warren
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Abel Gyam
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Fabian Aparicio
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Paul Kaple
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Simone Hager-Alexander
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Kaiden Foster
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Kasim Taylor
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Davon Jr.
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Why People Choose The Technician Dojo
Amazing Classes
Students love training at The Technician Dojo because classes are engaging, challenging, and rewarding. |
Community
You will be surrounded by peers striving towards the same goals you are, day in, day out. You'll build friendships and be supported in your individual journey. |
Physical Skills
It's more than just learning awesome looking moves. It's balance, agility and more - physical skills that will remain with and benefit you for the rest of your life. |
Full Inclusion
Everyone deserves to feel like they belong. We foster a welcoming, respectful culture where there are no cliques, no “cool kids” club, and no room for unkind attitudes or behavior. You’ll be treated as a valued part of the dojo from day one. |
