Our Instructors and Staff
Master Instructor David Dow
David Dow is a 10th Dan and Shidoshi in the Bujinkan Dojo International. He has been studying Budo Taijutsu for 20 yrs, 7 of which were in Japan. After his first year of training in Japan he came back and founded the University of Michigan Ninjutsu Club. David returns frequently to train in Japan with Hatsumi Sensei and Nagato Sensei. David has trained in Muay Thai and also is also a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
For more information visit His page at L.A. Budo.
Kru Dan Peterson
Danny is a Level III Muay Thai Instructor under Ajarn Surachai “Chai” Sirisute, who is the founder of the Thai Boxing Association of the U.S.A. (TBA-USA), the oldest and largest Muay Thai organization in the United States, founded in 1968. Danny started training in the martial arts under Dan Inosanto training in a blend of Kali, Muay Thai, Savate and grappling. Danny wanted to concentrate on one art and establish a good foundation to build upon. He chose Muay thai because of it’s power, simplicity and conditioning. He has been training in this art for 12 years. He also has experience in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Vale Tudo, CSW, and Arnis Escrima. For more information visit His page at L.A. Budo.
