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DOKO Battlefield LLC

DOKO Battlefield: A multi-discipline combat-sports experience uniting traditional arts, tech, and immersive training.
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About this idea
DOKO Battlefield is a first-of-its-kind combat-sports entertainment venue that blends 10+ modern and traditional combat disciplines—including kendo, fencing, archery, striking arts, and movement-based sports—reimagined through technology, culture, and immersive design. It does for combat sports what Topgolf did for golf: transforming a specialized skill into a fun, high-energy, accessible experience for everyday people. Instead of golf bays, DOKO features performance rooms, training arenas, and combat lanes where guests learn real techniques in safe, structured, instructor-led sessions. Music, lighting, rhythm, and worldbuilding turn each moment into an unforgettable experience. DOKO blends: • real combat sports taught by certified instructors • a smart QR-code system for waitless check-in, automatic media capture, and instant access to photos and videos • immersive environments + cultural worldbuilding • a social, family-friendly experience for teens, adults, and groups • a connected VR layer (Naqi) that mirrors real movement through rhythm-based training and gameplay Born in Detroit and headquartered in Atlanta, DOKO is designed from day one to scale globally. The model can be replicated in any major city, similar to how Topgolf, Dave & Buster’s, and SkyZone expanded from local concepts into national entertainment brands. DOKO’s long-term vision includes the Detroit pilot, the flagship Atlanta arena, and eventually multiple locations across the U.S. and internationally. This is more than a venue—it’s a new category of sports entertainment, where culture, movement, discipline, and technology meet.
Impact
Local Impact (Detroit – launch city) Detroit becomes the launchpad of a new global sports-entertainment movement. DOKO gives youth, families, and community groups a safe, structured space to explore combat sports, discipline, and physical wellness in a way that’s modern, exciting, and accessible. The Detroit pilot also creates real opportunities for local instructors, event staff, artists, designers, and community partners to participate in building something new. Economic Impact (Detroit → Atlanta → Global) The Detroit pilot stimulates local hiring and partnerships, while preparing for the full flagship facility in Atlanta, where DOKO will be headquartered. As DOKO expands into additional cities, both Detroit and Atlanta benefit: Detroit becomes the historic launch city, and Atlanta becomes the operational home and flagship destination. This structure creates long-term job growth, vendor opportunities, and a new category of entertainment economy. Cultural Impact DOKO honors global martial traditions while embracing the creativity and cultural rhythm of the cities it enters. From Detroit’s movement and grit to Atlanta’s innovation and cultural influence, DOKO unites communities through discipline, storytelling, physical expression, and shared experience. It’s a cultural sports-tech space that feels powerful, modern, and deeply grounded. Global Impact The world is shifting toward immersive experiences, movement-based entertainment, and AR/VR integration. DOKO is positioned to become the global leader in this emerging category. Every city that hosts a DOKO facility gains a safe, structured alternative to nightlife, a youth-centered experience rooted in discipline, and a premium destination for movement-based entertainment. Tech & Education Impact Through Naqi VR, digital scoring, and smart training systems, DOKO exposes young people to XR, gaming, movement tech, and future-forward industries. It opens doors to creativity, technology, and physical wellness—bri
What I'll do with $5,000
The $5,000 will fund the launch of DOKO’s first public showcase—a Detroit combat-sports pop-up featuring hands-on kendo, fencing, and archery experiences. This event is fully free to the public and designed specifically for traction, community engagement, and real-world validation. Funds will be used for: • certified instructors across all three sports • safety gear and training equipment • indoor venue rental • liability insurance • check-in tablets + QR-code registration system • DOKO branding + minimal environment decor • the DOKO Bar (non-alcoholic electrolytes + cultural drinks) This pop-up will prove demand, build early community traction, and generate real data for partnership outreach, sponsorship conversations, and investor interest. The lessons, feedback, and turnout from this event will directly support the Detroit pilot facility—the first official chapter of DOKO’s legacy. Detroit is where we start. Global is where we’re headed.
Quick Bio
I’m Treneese Johnson — a creative technologist, software engineer, and artist with a background in visual storytelling, full-stack development, and immersive technology.
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