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Podcast: Everyday Martial Artist
Episode: Dan Blizniak – Blizniak’s Bokken – Ep214
Description: Dan Blizniak began his martial arts journey over two decades ago in Dayton, Ohio. Early in his training, he purchased a Brazilian Cherry bokken for class, but it wasn’t long before his roots in woodworking—passed down from his father, a skilled carpenter from Buffalo, New York—sparked a new path.
Driven by curiosity and craftsmanship, Dan began experimenting with exotic hardwoods, crafting his own bokken. The positive feedback from fellow practitioners led to the birth of Blizniak’s Bokken—a venture where traditional martial arts meet innovative design.
Though his martial arts training paused aft...