Dojo

2023
15m

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In 1985 Los Angeles, ex-Yakuza member and elite martial artist Shane Lucas faces his rival Elias Da Rosa, who demands he return to the crime family or face deadly consequences, forcing Shane... Read allIn 1985 Los Angeles, ex-Yakuza member and elite martial artist Shane Lucas faces his rival Elias Da Rosa, who demands he return to the crime family or face deadly consequences, forcing Shane to confront his violent past inside his dojo.In 1985 Los Angeles, ex-Yakuza member and elite martial artist Shane Lucas faces his rival Elias Da Rosa, who demands he return to the crime family or face deadly consequences, forcing Shane to confront his violent past inside his dojo.

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9.5/10

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Awards
- 248 wins & 7 nominations total

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Dojo (2023): The Most Awarded Live Action Short Film (Official Trailer)

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10richamaro

DOJO Review

DOJO is a Great Short Action Film that should be a full length Feature Film! Jon Paul has made the old school martial arts film current and exciting again. I appreciate the authentic technique and level of mastery. The beautiful cinematography and edits drive the story forward. It will be interesting to see the characters and story developed for a broader audience. In film, every element counts, the lighting, sound and camera angles all matter. It's also refreshing to see well trained martial artists as the characters. I highly recommend DOJO to a regular audience and especially to martial arts students who want to learn how it's really done!

Bravo!!!

10lgorecki-52938

Martial Arts at its finest

This film captivates the audience from the go - it ensnares you with the plot and keeps you interested for the duration. It is well-written, has excellent performers and is extremely entertaining.

One does not need to be a martial arts enthusiast to appreciate the Judo techniques showcased in this short film, however, if you are a martial arts enthusiast, you will truly appreciate this film.

"Dojo" is a breath of fresh air in the Martial Arts film industry. The mastery, respect, knowledge and discipline of Judo shines through in this film. The Judokas in "Dojo" are not just performers, they are real-life Judokas.

10benabr-31678

An astonishing movie that the industry so dearly needed!

DOJO was an extraordinary experience from start to finish! You can feel the thrill of the music, cinematography, cool fighting moves and talented acting cast and what they were able to do with a limited environment and resources! I felt enjoyment of witnessing the unpredictability of the storyline and how it is open to multiple interpretations which could be a possible dream sequence, a vision, a projection based on one's confidence, or even maybe Alfonso Lucas secretly being Shane Lucas from the future guiding his past self what to do. This movie cures boredom and deserves multiple sequels! 😎🔥

10soniafern-00110

Great Story and Acting

Watching this film for the first time captured my attention on key details about the story and with the character Shane Lucas that makes it so interesting. Visualizing his enemies before it actually happened is what made it so good! Especially how there is a message being sent here about overcoming your fears, staying focused on the task at hand, and not letting your past control you, that you have a choice in the present moment to take control of your life. The way the cinematography was shot with the superb acting done with Jon Paul, Christofer Aguero, and the rest of the cast made this short film a masterpiece.

10hestevez-97740

Judoka

In this short file Dojo Jon Paul a retired Nationally and International judo competitor with excellent tactical and technical ability in Judo and Self Defense demonstrate and applies throughout the film outstanding Judo and self defense moves and techniques that leaves you breathtaking.

As Judo Teacher for many years I was very impressed by the way the short film director was able to captured step by step all of the moves of the judo and self defense techniques in such a way that makes you feel as if you were next to the action in the dojo.

I highly recommend all Martial Art students to see.