Welcome to The Dojo
Become a black belt at pool and gain the confidence to crush your opponents!
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The Dojo is a community of badass pool players learning the secrets of the mental game. The essential skills you'll learn in these classes will turn you into a dominant force at the pool table. Each week we have group classes covering a variety of skills. Just like a martial arts dojo, this community will provide the instruction and support you need to advance your game and humble your rivals.
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$20 drop-in classes are held every Sunday from 3:00-4:30 PM at the Sundown Saloon in Boulder.
"Mastering your mind is the first step towards mastering your game."
Efren Reyes
The Idea
Have you ever played someone you really wanted to crush? Perhaps it was a loud, bragging frat boy who was getting under your skin. Maybe it was your nemesis in league who always seems to get the better of you. Do you wish you had the ability to consistently win against those types of players? Would it feel good to let your skills on the table do all the talking?
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What if you could be that badass who quiets the loudmouths, humbles the overconfident, and stuns the crowd of onlookers? How would it feel to KNOW you are a boss on the pool table and never doubt your skills again?
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That's what The Dojo is all about. When you join this community, you'll gain access to the skills you need to shine at the pool table, plus membership in a supportive community of other badass pool players. We're learning the pool secrets that lead to permanent, long-term excellence.
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The idea for The Dojo came from relating pool to martial arts. When you think about it, the two disciplines have a lot in common. Both martial arts experts and top-level pool players must have intense focus, stamina, self control, mental fortitude, flexible thinking, improvisation, emotional regulation, perfect body control, and advanced situational awareness.
What's more, these skills aren't just useful for your pool game; they are applicable to your life as well. Would you like to have more self control, stronger focus, fine-tuned emotional intelligence, and better strategies for success in your life and in your pool game? If you said yes, then The Dojo is for you. More than just a pool training course, The Dojo is a life-changing curriculum of useful skills that you'll continue to develop and use long after the course is over.​​
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I designed The Dojo to be like a martial arts training program. The purpose is to teach you the secret techniques that expert pool players use to succeed at a high level. When you join the dojo, you'll attend weekly group classes where we focus on the skills that expert pool players know and use every day. These skills are essential for success in pool and in life, yet hardly anyone talks about them.
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The methods I teach in The Dojo are not new. They've been known for thousands of years by yogis, martial artists, elite athletes, and successful businessmen of all eras. However, very few instructors have ever applied these techniques to the game of pool. The Dojo is the first course of its kind to offer pool students these imperative skills required for success in pool and in life.​
Hi, I'm your instructor, Taylor. I earned the rank of APA 7 in 2018 and have been teaching students of all levels since 2019. I've won many league titles and cash tournaments over the years, and I regularly compete with the top players in Colorado. My success comes from a strong foundation in the mental game, which is exactly what I teach in The Dojo.
"The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried."
Stephen McCranie
The Class
When a black belt walks into a room, they aren't looking for a fight. They have too much mental and emotional control to seek out conflict. However, they know in their bones that if a conflict happens, they will be able to handle it with grace and skill. The black belt is filled with confidence because of their superior training, experience, and expertise.
That's the type of supreme confidence I want you to have when you play pool.
And when you join The Dojo, that's exactly what you'll be learning.​
The Dojo is a community of badass pool players who work together to accomplish serious, lasting improvement in pool - especially our mental skills. I designed it to be similar to a martial arts dojo.
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"Sports do not build character. They reveal it."
Heywood Broun
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be an advanced player to join The Dojo?
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No! I welcome students of all levels into The Dojo. Whether you're an APA 2 trying to advance or a seasoned APA 6, The Dojo has a lot to offer you. The topics we cover in each group are customized to the skill level of the group, just like how yellow belts and black belts learn different techniques appropriate to their experience.
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What kinds of topics will we cover in The Dojo?
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The topics covered in The Dojo weekly classes will be designed specifically for the current skill level of the group members. We will cover everything from the fundamentals of pool to advanced mental game techniques. Every student who joins The Dojo will gain access to powerful tools that will support you in your pool game and in your life. These skills include attitude management, body awareness, positive thinking, manifesting, focus control, situational awareness, and many more!​​
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How much do the weekly classes cost?
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Each class costs $20 per student. Join any time with no long-term commitment. Spots are limited and I will prioritize students who show up to class consistently.
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