How To Get Started

Must be 18+ years old to join. No experience or equipment required!

If you are interested, feel free to contact Sam to get more info.

info@Sho-inDojo.com
630-917-9820

Membership Fees

$30/month - (First month free)

Dues Cover:

  • Curriculum material
  • Belt & Kyu ranks
  • Training Weapons
  • Bujinkan Affiliation
  • Dojo Maintenance

Not covered:

  • Uniforms
  • International Bujinkan Rank Certificates
  • Live Weapons

Active Members


Shidoshi-ho Sam Hersee, Kanshi of the Sho-In Bujinkan Dojo, is a YonDan and has been training taijutsu since 2002. Sam currently works as an industrial designer in the point-of-purchase display industry, and does freelance graphic design projects on the side.

Current training: Combat application & personal henka based off Shinden Fudo Ryu

Laura Worster is a Brown Belt in Budo Taijutsu. She also trains with the Shorisha Dojo of Elgin since the beginning of 2006. Laura has a degree in Human Resources from NIU and currently works at an electronic billing company.

Current training: 2nd kyu material

Glenn Harris is a Green Belt in Budo Taijutsu. Glenn started training with the Sho-In Dojo in late 2010, and comes in with some previous experience in martial arts. Glenn works as a vet tech, and is studying to be a physical therapist.

Current training: 8th kyu Material

Joe Thompson is a White Belt in Budo Taijutsu. He joined the Sho-In Dojo in early 2011. Joe works in sales for a large manufacturing company.

Current training: 8th kyu & green belt Material