What is USAdojo.com?

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USAdojo.com is a martial arts content hub and community site. It publishes reference material on styles and systems, history, philosophy, weapons, and terminology, alongside training and teaching content, people profiles, news, and event listings. It is aimed at martial artists, instructors, school owners, and general readers who want to learn about or keep up with the martial arts world. The site also offers account registration, article submissions, and a "Become A Friend" option that includes a donate link.

What you can find on the site

The navigation groups content into a few broad areas:

Area Sections included
Practice and knowledge Martial Arts Styles & Systems; History & Culture; Philosophy & Spirit; Weapons; Terminology & Concepts; Training Techniques; Forms & Kata; Fitness & Conditioning; Training Methods; Teaching & Coaching
Defense Self-Defense; Reality-Based Self-Defense; Personal Safety; Specialized Safety; Law Enforcement; Law & Use of Force
People Who's Who; Biographies & Profiles; Instructors; Interviews; Memorials & Tributes; Perspectives
Competition and business Tournaments & Events; Combat Sports; Sport Martial Arts; Competition Issues; School Management; Marketing & Growth; Professional Development; Industry & Organizations
Media and community Digital Media; Film & Television; Books & Games; Magazines & Publications; News; Events & Seminars; Awards & Recognition

The homepage also surfaces current items, such as a memorial piece on stuntman and choreographer James Lew, and magazine content like Taekwondo Times articles.

Who it is for

  • Students and general readers can use the styles, history, terminology, and weapons sections as background reading, and the self-defense sections for practical safety topics.
  • Instructors and coaches have dedicated sections on training methods, teaching and coaching, and forms and kata.
  • School owners and industry people will find business-oriented material on school management, marketing, and professional development.
  • Researchers and writers can use the biographies, interviews, and memorials as a starting point on notable figures in the martial arts.

Community features

The site supports user accounts through a login and registration flow, and it invites readers to submit articles and contact the team. A "Become A Friend" page includes a donate option, and the footer lists policies covering cookies, terms, editorial policy, and disclaimer. The site also links to Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

How to use it

  1. Pick the section that matches your goal — for example, Styles & Systems for an overview of a discipline, or Self-Defense for practical material.
  2. Use the search box if you already know the style, person, or topic you want.
  3. Register an account if you want to submit articles or take part in the community side of the site.
  4. Check the editorial policy and disclaimer pages if you plan to cite the site or rely on its content.

One practical note: the site mixes reference content with news, opinion, and community submissions, so treat individual articles according to their type rather than as uniform editorial material.