EnterTheDojoShow is an American YouTube channel that hosts the show of the same name, a YouTube show that first aired on 6th of August, 2011. A comedic martial arts series, it stars Matthew Page as Master Ken, an 11th degree black belt in his own martial art named Ameri-Do-Te, which he describes as a street lethal style which combines the best aspects from all martial arts and none of the bad parts, hence making it "best of all, worst of none".
The show was created by Matthew Page, who wanted to create a series which combines two things which he was fond of: The Office and martial arts. The techniques of Ameri-Do-Te are generally highly humorous and ineffective, yet are portrayed by Master Ken as lethal techniques which make Ameri-Do-Te the deadliest martial art on the planet. Ameri-Do-Te was largely inspired by Matthew Page's own experiences when he travelled a lot and went from a dojo to dojo, many of which were seriously teaching all kinds of ineffective techniques.
The show has not seen new episodes since 2018, as all cast members aside from Matthew Page have moved on to other things. He still uploads new videos on a regular basis however, featuring Master Ken doing things such as badmouthing other martial arts and his own takes on recent events in martial arts. Common types of videos include Secret Streetfighting Tips, where he demonstrates Ameri-Do-Te techniques in various situations, and Master Ken's Privates, which feature other martial artists who demonstrate techniques, after which Master Ken says what problems he has with the techniques and then shows Ameri-Do-Te's take on it. Master Ken's Privates has featured several prominent martial artists, such as Michelle "Karate Hottie" Waterson, Cris Cyborg and Dean Lister, as well as other martial arts-focused youtubers, such as Sensei Seth, Jesse Enkamp and Ginger Ninja Trickster.
Characters[]
Master Ken: The main protagonist of the show. An arrogant and delusional martial artist who strongly believes that his own personal martial art, Ameri-Do-Te, is the greatest in the world. Rank: 11th degree Black Belt.
Todd: A green belt in Ameri-Do-Te, after most of the cast moved on to other things after season 4 concluded in 2018, he remained a regular part of the videos on the channel until 2022. He was most often on the receiving end of Master Ken's techniques.
Billy: At brown belt, the highest ranking practicioner of Ameri-Do-Te after Master Ken himself. He also wears a blue dougi, unlike all the other students who wear white. He is completely loyal to Master Ken and fully believes in effectiveness and superiority of Ameri-Do-Te.
Rachel: Purple belt, largely based on the stereotype of a middle-aged woman who is overconfident in her abilities after training a bit of martial arts. Generally the most violent and sadistic student of Ameri-Do-Te.
Anthony: Orange belt and the only one in the dojo who seems to be fully aware of how ridiculous and ineffective Ameri-Do-Te is. This however, leads to him being on the receiving end of many gags.
Cynthia: Orange belt. A shy and quiet woman but does have a creepy side to her.
Steven: White belt and a male model. Specifically, a hand model, hence why he wears latex gloves.
Episodes[]
S1E1: Welcome to the Dojo: Master Ken introduces his students to the martial arts style of Ameri-Do-Te.
S1E2: Destroy the Groin: Master Ken and his students strive to perfect the most lethal technique ever devised: The Groin Grab.
S1E3: Women's Self Defense Part 1: In this episode of "Enter The Dojo" Master Ken offers a free Women's Self Defense class to the public. Cynthia brings her friend to class. When Ken tries to demonstrate on Billy he gets an unexpected result.
S1E4: Women's Self Defense Part 2: On this episode of the hit web series "Enter The Dojo" Master Ken enlists Billy to attack the students in another "reality-based" training scenario with the power of Ameri-Do-Te. This time it's addressing Women's Self Defense which doesn't seem to go as planned.
S1E5: Kill Face: In this episode of "Enter The Dojo" Master Ken teaches his students a technique meant to discourage any potential attacker before a fight even begins: The Kill Face!
S1E6: Into the Darkness: Master Ken introduces the students to blindfold training...and the Tiger Tea Ceremony.
S1E7: Dance of Death: Master Ken prepares Billy for his belt promotion which includes the mysterious "Dance of Death".
S1E8: Attack the Heart: Master Ken teaches his students to protect their hearts and destroy all others in this very special Valentine's Day episode.
S1E9: The Hurticane: In this episode of "Enter The Dojo" Master Ken teaches his students the most dangerous technique since the "Kill Face". It is known as...the Hurticane.
S1E10: Meditation: Master Ken teaches his students to contain the power of Ameri-Do-Te through the art of meditation.
S2E1: You Jitsu: Master Ken is back to continue spreading the word about the "Street Lethal" art of Ameri-Do-Te. In the season premiere Master Ken teaches his students how to protect themselves from...themselves by using a new technique known as "You Jitsu"
S2E2: Thrust of Freedom: Master Ken teaches his students a new way to strike below the belt.
S2E3: Defensa De Zombie: Master Ken tries to breach the language barrier with his new Spanish students as he teaches them how to use Ameri-Do-Te against a potential zombie attack.
S2E4: Imperfect Weapons: Master Ken tackles the issue of home invasion by teaching his students how to turn normal household items into tools of self defense.
S2E5: Dojo Holiday: Master Ken presents gifts to his students to spread some holiday cheer.
S2E6: Kung Foolishness Part 1: Master Ken is challenged by Lin Da, the owner of a successful Kung Fu franchise in the neighborhood.
S2E7: Kung Foolishness Part 2: Ameri-Do-Te finally collides with Kung Fu as Master Ken's students do battle with the students of Lin Da.
S3E1: Breaking Board: Master Ken and his students are back! In the first episode of Season 3 Master Ken teaches his students the ancient art of breaking...Ameri-Do-Te style.
S3E2: Pressure Point Blank: Master Ken teaches his students the secret art of attacking pressure points...Ameri-Do-Te style.
S3E3: Spirit Animal Odyssey: Master Ken brings the animal kingdom to the dojo when he teaches his students to harness the primal powers of nature.
S3E4: Hobo in the Dojo: Master Ken and his students meet a magical homeless man named Kevin.
S3E5: Dim Mack Daddy: In this episode of "Enter The Dojo" Master Ken is the father of the often misspelled move "Dim Mak"...which is actually the Dim Mack move...which makes him the "Dim Mack Daddy"! Also, Fiona returns to terrorize Anthony.
S3E6: Boobs, Balloons and Buffoons: Master Ken's landlord hits on Cynthia and threatens to throw Ken out of his Dojo. Help Master Ken keep is his dojo!
S3E7: Yoga To Be Kidding Part 1: Master Ken attempts to share the Dojo space to make extra cash and soon discovers that Ameri-Do-Te and Yoga don’t mix.
S3E8: Yoga To be Kidding Part 2: The stakes are high in the Season 3 finale as Master Ken accepts the challenge to teach a yoga class his lethal fighting style or lose the money he needs to save his Dojo.
S4E1: New Kyu For You: Master Ken finally holds his first belt promotion in years. Billy returns after an extended absence and finds tension with Todd.
S4E2: Excess of Force: Master Ken teaches skeptics from the local police department some self defense: Ameri-Do-Te style. Billy and Todd clash.
S4E3: Dirty Laundry: Master Ken's new students Fred and Lindsey bring a new level of tension to the Dojo. Anthony experiences a crisis.
S4E4: Billy-Do-Te: Billy and Lin Da team up to stage a revolt that forces Master Ken's students to choose sides.
S4E5: Drunken Boxing: In the long awaited Season 4 Finale to "Enter The Dojo", Master Ken and his lethal fighting style of Ameri-Do-Te collides with his senior student's style of Billy-Do-Te to see who is the most dangerous martial artist. Many burning questions are finally answered! Will Ken lose his Dojo? Will Anthony ever come back? Watch and find out!
Techniques of Ameri-Do-Te[]
- The Kill Face: The Kill Face is meant to be able to stun or even kill an enemy opponent with just a look. Very few Ameri-Do-Te practioners can achieve this, only Master Ken is known to have mastered this.
- The Thrust of Freedom: The Thrust of Freedom is a technique that utilizes the pelvic muscles to strike an opponent or escape a bear hug.
- The Hurticane: A technique designed to take on groups of opponents.
- Speed Hitting: An advanced technique that allows its practioners to achieve what is essentially "super speed".
- Tiger Claws: One of the basic attacks of Ameri-Do-Te, can be used to blind enemy opponents or take down one's self when reversed.
- Groin Restomp: The primary finishing move of Ameri-Do-Te. Always restomp the groin.
Trivia[]
- The show was primarily filmed at ABQ Karate, a dojo belonging to John Conway, who portrays Todd and holds a 4th degree black belt in Kenpo.
- Even the name Ameri-Do-Te is nonsensical. Translating from Japanese, it would roughly mean "Ameri-Way-Hand".
- Matthew Page himself holds a black belt in American Kenpo and has also practiced other martial arts such as BJJ, Aikido, Boxing, Stickfighting and Krav Maga. He does not own a martial arts school, as he considers himself a perpetual student.
- Ameri-Do-Te's focus on groin attacks was inspired by one particular dojo which Matthew Page once trained in, which had a special kind of sparring named groin sparring. According to the dojo, the only target that matters in a street fight is the groin.
- Ameri-Do-Te does not feature sparring, as according to Master Ken, its techniques are lethal to the point that students would kill each other if they did so. This is similar to many real world martial art schools which teach ineffective martial arts, which also do not feature sparring as they claim the techniques are too dangerous.
- Matthew Page generally uses a fake moustache when appearing as Master Ken. This has quite a large effect on his appearance, as he has said that he has spoken to people as Master Ken, and then later had the same conversation with the same people as himself, without them realizing that they are talking to the same person.
- Master Ken has received hundreds of challenges and some death threats, as some have not realized that he is a fictional character.