Draft:EnterTheDojoShow
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| Born | Matthew Page January 31, 1978 Turner, Maine, U.S. | |||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||
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| Years active | 2011–present | |||||||||
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| Subscribers | 1.03 million[1] | |||||||||
| Total views | 185.7 million[1] | |||||||||
| Website | enterthedojoshow | |||||||||
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Last updated: March 9, 2024 | ||||||||||
Matthew "Matt" Page, better known by his online alias Master Ken, is an American actor, writer, producer, martial artist, and YouTuber who is best known for the YouTube channel, EnterTheDojoShow and the web series, Enter The Dojo.
Early life[edit]
Matt Page was born in Turner, Maine[2] on January 31, 1978.
YouTube channel[edit]
Content[edit]
Secret street fighting tips[edit]
These are videos were Page (as Master Ken) and Joseph Conway (an actor from Enter The Dojo as Todd) talk to the viewer about different martial arts techniques. A running gag in the videos is where Ken hits or kicks Todd in the groin. The most notable techniques/videos are about 100 different ways to attack the groin, neck breaks, and how to fight an illegal alien.
Master Ken's Privates[edit]
This is a series of videos where Page (as Master Ken) interviews famous martial artists around the world as they show us their techniques. Then, Master Ken does their techniques in different ways. At the end of each video, Master Ken replies to the viewer, "And as always, restomp that groin" and then kicks the martial artists' assistants (usually Conway (as Todd)) in the groin again.
Enter The Dojo (2011–18)[edit]
| Enter The Dojo | |
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| Genre | Mockumentary Martial arts Comedy Web series |
| Created by | Matt Page |
| Written by | Matt Page Robert Scott |
| Directed by | Matt Page Adam Rottler |
| Starring | Matt Page Ben Ziegler Rachel Hroncich Joseph Conway Juliet Lopez Alex Knight Zach Dulin KataLina Parrish |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 30 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producers | Matt Page Aynn Kirby |
| Production locations | ABQ Karate, Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Cinematography | Corey Weintraub James Green J. Anthony Cangialosi |
| Editors | Glenn Hughes J. Anthony Cangialosi |
| Running time | 4–18 minutes |
| Production company | RiffRaff New Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | YouTube |
| Release | May 8, 2011 – September 25, 2018 |
Enter The Dojo is an American mockumentary martial arts comedy web series created, written, produced, and directed by Matt Page. It first premiered on his YouTube channel on May 8, 2011 and ended on September 25, 2018.
Matt Page 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 traveled a lot and went from a dojo to dojo, many of which were seriously teaching all kinds of ineffective techniques.
Series overview[edit]
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 10 | May 8, 2011 | April 11, 2012 | |
| 2 | 7 | September 10, 2012 | February 27, 2013 | |
| 3 | 8 | April 1, 2014 | August 10, 2015 | |
| 4 | 5 | January 9, 2016 | September 25, 2018 | |
Cast[edit]
- Matt Page as 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.
- Joseph Conway as 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.
- Ben Ziegler as 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 Hroncich as 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.
- Alex Knight as 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.
- Juliet Lopez as Cynthia, orange belt. A shy and quiet woman but does have a creepy side to her.
- Zach Dulin as Steven, white belt and a male model. Specifically, a hand model, hence why he wears latex gloves.
- KataLina Parrish as Danielle, white belt and a female model.
Episodes[edit]
Season 1 (2011–12)[edit]
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.
Season 2 (2012–13)[edit]
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.
Season 3 (2014–15)[edit]
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.
Season 4 (2016–18)[edit]
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!
Former martial arts organization[edit]
Maintain Your Ameri-Do-Te Street Skills | |
| Formation | September 1, 2015 |
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| Legal status | Organization |
| Purpose | Martial art skills |
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Teacher | Matt Page (aka Master Ken) |
Maintain Your Ameri-Do-Te Street Skills (or M.Y.A.S.S. for short) was a martial arts organization created by Page (as Master Ken).
The organization was created to teach people to get better at Master Ken's techniques.
He stated in a video about it[3] that the organization has a one-time entry fee of $10 and that Joseph Conway (as Todd) was the first member of it and he keeps track of the membership. He also stated the organization is better than other martial arts organizations.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "About EnterTheDojoShow". YouTube.
- ^ "Matthew Page - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ M.Y.A.S.S., retrieved 2024-02-09