What is the
BATSU dojo?
STEP INTO THE BATSU! DOJO AND UNLEASH YOUR INNER COMEDY WARRIOR! WHETHER YOU’RE A SEASONED PERFORMER OR A NEWCOMER LOOKING TO EXPLORE, BATSU! LIVE IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE IMPROV CLASSES BASED ON THE SACRED DISCIPLINE OF BATSUDO, WHERE WEAPONRY IS REPLACED WITH WIT, AND LAUGHTER IS YOUR ULTIMATE TECHNIQUE.
IN THESE HIGH-ENERGY SESSIONS, YOU’LL LEARN THE WAY OF BATSUDO: A FORM OF COMEDY THAT STRIKES WITH TIMING, DEFLECTS WITH QUICK THINKING, AND PUSHES YOU TO TAKE RISKS WITHOUT FEAR. OUR BATTLE-HARDENED INSTRUCTORS WILL LEAD YOU THROUGH ENGAGING DRILLS, SIDE-SPLITTING GAMES, AND SCENES THAT WILL UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY AND COMMAND YOUR CONFIDENCE.
PERFECT FOR ASPIRING PERFORMERS, COMEDY ENTHUSIASTS, OR ANYONE READY TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES. BATSU! DOJO IS YOUR TRAINING GROUND. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED—JUST BRING YOUR DETERMINATION, YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR, AND YOUR WILLINGNESS TO EMBRACE THE "HAI!”
JOIN THE DOJO AND UNLEASH THE POWER OF LAUGHTER—BATSU! STYLE!
class schedule
classes take place every tuesday night from 6pm to 8:30pm. each week will focus on a different chapter of improv and batsu technique.
january 21st 6pm - 8:30pm - chapter 1: The Art of Listening: Trust, Vulnerability, and Connection
january 28th 6pm - 8:30pm - Chapter 2: welcome to the the Dojo: Commanding Space with Presence
february 4th 6pm - 8:30pm - chapter 3: Warriors of Character: Unleashing Your Inner Persona
february 11th 6pm - 8:30pm - chapter 4: The Path to the Scene: Building Dynamic Moments
february 18th 6pm - 8:30pm - chapter 5: The Final Trial: Preparing for Battle and the BATSU! Ceremony
february 20th 6:30pm - 10pm - chapter 6: The Ultimate Showdown: Your BATSU! Live Performance
Where is the
BATSU! dojo?
The BATSU! Dojo is located in the heart of Chicago's Old Town at 1531 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610. Nestled just steps away from the vibrant nightlife and iconic comedy scene, the Dojo is the perfect spot to dive into the world of improv.
ready to take the leap?
We are so excited for you to join us on this epic journey of creativity, comedy, and of course BATSU! click the link below to sign up today!