Modern Kenjutsu

Damion Waltermeyer

Damion's specialties are functional martial arts and cutting edge strength & sports training(i.e. Plyometrics, active resistance, Russian Strength training, mobility and reflex exercises).

He has been studying martial arts for 25 years, and was made Head Instructor of the Philadelphia branch of the Ntwadeumela School of Kenjutsu/Aikijujutsu in 2002.

Damion has studied Yoga and Pilates, with an emphasis on joint repair/rehabilitation and joint strength. His years of experience allow him to train you in a complete self-defense program or work with you to develop your body so that it is strong and healthy using the latest techniques combined with time tested methods.

World Karate Union "Master Instructor of the year" 2004

Instructor at "Karate College" Radford University, VA 2004-2005.
For more information: Karate College

Active Competitor: NAGA Men's Advanced Gi / No Gi Divisions - 2009 World Championship Silver Medal in Advanced Super HeavyWeight Gi Division.

Actor/Stuntman:

Waterbender in "The Last Airbender" unarmed versus sword and spear in costumed fantasy.
"Knife Fighter" in "Game Start" - Lead - knife versus crowbar in independent short.
Stunt Coordinator/Choreographer for a number of independent and student films over the last 8 years.

Martial Arts:

Head Instructor - Modern Kenjutsu
Head Instructor - Ntwadeumela Philadelphia School of Kenjutsu/Aikijujutsu

Black Belts:

Aikido(jr)
Aikijujutsu
Karate(jr)
Kenjutsu
Tae Kwon Do(jr)

Background in:

Jeet Kune Do
Tai-Jutsu
Krav Maga
Tai Chi
Chin Na
Fencing
Military H2h
Kickboxing
Tactical Firearms

Fitness Skills:

Power Yoga (8 Years)
Pilates
Russian Strength Training
Colgan Power Program
PNF
Plyometrics

Certifications:

Certified Personal Trainer - ISMA - 1996
Combat Jujutsu Instructor - Michael Depasquale, Jr. - 2004
JKD Combatives Basic Instructor - Bruce Pahl - 2011
BJJ Submissions - Paul Creighton - 2011
Stick and Police Baton Instructor - Joe Hess - 2008
Associate Coach - Mark Hatmaker - 2008 & 2011
Insomnia Submissions - Level 1 - Mark Hatmaker 2010
Kickboxing Coach Level one - Joe Lewis/Bill Wallace - 2007
CPR/AED - U.S. Red Cross - 1996 & 2003
Anthony Delongis Sword & Bullwhip Fundamental Concepts and Combative Applications
Hoch Hochheim - Level one Knife vs Knife Instructor - 2008
Michael Depasquale Jr, Action Film Camp 2002 attendee (won first place in skit choreography/stunt/performance competition )

A note to the prospective student:
All classes taught are hybrid, modernized styles. You will not become the latest of some long secret line of grandmasters. You will learn to defend yourself and others with the best techniques available.