Samurai Dan Coglan

Martial Arts Expert
North Liberty, IA, USA

Biography:
Daniel Coglan, frequently accompanied by his wife Jillian, is a full-time martial arts instructor, specializing in 16th-century Samurai arts. Together they have a combined 35 years of martial arts experience and run a dojo, the Kojokan, in Iowa. When not teaching the dojo, they travel the United States and Canada performing and teaching the ancient ways of history's most famous warriors.

Samurai Dan's shows are a unique blend of history, combative skill, and humor, designed to both educate and entertain the audience. Together he and Jillian collaborated to write, direct, host, and star in a 12-episode TV series entitled, "The Way of the Samurai."

Dan is also an author, having published several articles on martial arts and a full-length novel, Invasion of the Undead, the first book of his series-The Deathstalker Chronicles.

Convention Guest Appearances

2024

Colossalcon North 2024 - November 22-24, 2024 in Baraboo, WI, USA
Anime Fusion 2024 - October 18-20, 2024 in Plymouth, MN, USA
Colossalcon East 2024 - September 5-8, 2024 in Pocono Manor, PA, USA
Colossalcon Texas 2024 - August 16-18, 2024 in Round Rock, TX, USA
Anime-zing! 2024 - August 9-11, 2024 in Rock Island, IL, USA
Tekko 2024 - July 18-21, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Anime Midwest 2024 - July 5-7, 2024 in Rosemont, IL, USA
JAFAX 2024 - June 21-23, 2024 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Colossalcon 2024 - May 29 - June 2, 2024 in Sandusky, OH, USA
AniMinneapolis 2024 - May 24-26, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Anime Central 2024 - May 17-19, 2024 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Triad Anime Con 2024 - March 29-31, 2024 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Kanpai!Con 2024 - March 29-31, 2024 in Omaha, NE, USA
Animarathon 2024 - March 23-24, 2024 in Bowling Green, OH, USA
Banzaicon 2024 - March 8-10, 2024 in Columbia, SC, USA
Ohayocon 2024 - January 19-21, 2024 in Columbus, OH, USA
Ichibancon 2024 - January 11-14, 2024 in Concord, NC, USA
~~Anime-Zap! 2024 - January 5-7, 2024 in East Peoria, IL, USA~~ Cancelled Appearance
Ichibancon 2024 - January 4-7, 2024 in Concord, NC, USA

2023

Con+Alt+Delete 2023 - December 15-17, 2023 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Colossalcon North 2023 - November 17-19, 2023 in Baraboo, WI, USA
Oni-Con 2023 - November 10-12, 2023 in Galveston, TX, USA
Anime Fusion 2023 - October 20-22, 2023 in Plymouth, MN, USA
Colossalcon East 2023 - September 7-10, 2023 in Pocono Manor, PA, USA
MetaCon / M.A.G.E. 2023 - September 1-3, 2023 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Colossalcon Texas 2023 - August 18-20, 2023 in Round Rock, TX, USA
Anime-zing! 2023 - August 11-13, 2023 in Davenport, IA, USA
AnimeIowa 2023 - July 28-30, 2023 in Coralville, IA, USA
Tekko 2023 - July 20-23, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Anime Midwest 2023 - July 7-9, 2023 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Colossalcon 2023 - May 31 - June 4, 2023 in Sandusky, OH, USA
Kanpai!Con 2023 - April 7-9, 2023 in Omaha, NE, USA
Triad Anime Con 2023 - March 31 - April 2, 2023 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Animarathon 2023 - March 25-26, 2023 in Bowling Green, OH, USA
Banzaicon 2023 - March 10-12, 2023 in Columbia, SC, USA
Kami-Con 2023 - February 10-12, 2023 in Birmingham, AL, USA
Ichibancon 2023 - January 12-15, 2023 in Concord, NC, USA
Anime-Zap! 2023 - January 6-8, 2023 in East Peoria, IL, USA

2022

Con+Alt+Delete 2022 - December 16-18, 2022 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Colossalcon North 2022 - November 18-20, 2022 in Baraboo, WI, USA
Oni-Con 2022 - November 11-13, 2022 in Galveston, TX, USA
Anime Fusion 2022 - October 21-23, 2022 in Plymouth, MN, USA
Ramencon 2022 - September 30 - October 2, 2022 in South Bend, IN, USA
Colossalcon East 2022 - September 9-11, 2022 in Pocono Manor, PA, USA
MetaCon 2022 - September 2-4, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Kazokukon 2022 - August 26-28, 2022 in Toledo, OH, USA
Colossalcon Texas 2022 - August 19-21, 2022 in Round Rock, TX, USA
Anime-zing! 2022 - August 5-7, 2022 in Davenport, IA, USA
Tekko 2022 - July 21-24, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Anime North 2022 - July 15-17, 2022 in Toronto, ON, Canada
Anime Midwest 2022 - July 1-3, 2022 in Rosemont, IL, USA
JAFAX 2022 - June 24-26, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Colossalcon 2022 - June 1-5, 2022 in Sandusky, OH, USA
AniMinneapolis 2022 - May 6-8, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Kanpai!Con 2022 - April 15-17, 2022 in Omaha, NE, USA
Banzaicon 2022 - March 25-27, 2022 in Columbia, SC, USA
Triad Anime Con 2022 - March 18-20, 2022 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Ichibancon 2022 - January 13-16, 2022 in Concord, NC, USA
Anime-Zap! 2022 - January 7-9, 2022 in East Peoria, IL, USA

2021

Con+Alt+Delete 2021 - December 17-19, 2021 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Colossalcon Texas 2021 - November 19-21, 2021 in Round Rock, TX, USA
Oni-Con 2021 - October 30-31, 2021 in Galveston, TX, USA
Anime Fusion 2021 - October 22-24, 2021 in Plymouth, MN, USA
MetaCon 2021 - October 15-17, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Ramencon 2021 - September 24-26, 2021 in South Bend, IN, USA
Colossalcon East 2021 - September 17-19, 2021 in Pocono Manor, PA, USA
Anime-zing! 2021 - July 30 - August 1, 2021 in Davenport, IA, USA
Anime Midwest 2021 - July 2-4, 2021 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Colossalcon 2021 - June 2-6, 2021 in Sandusky, OH, USA

2020

~~Anime Fusion 2020 - October 16-18, 2020 in Plymouth, MN, USA~~ Convention Cancelled
Anime-zing! 2020 - July 31 - August 2, 2020 in Davenport, IA, USA
~~Anime Midwest 2020 - July 3-5, 2020 in Rosemont, IL, USA~~ Convention Cancelled
~~JAFAX 2020 - June 26-28, 2020 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA~~ Convention Cancelled
~~Tekko 2020 - April 2-5, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA~~ Convention Postponed
Ichibancon 2020 - January 9-12, 2020 in Concord, NC, USA
Anime-Zap! 2020 - January 3-5, 2020 in East Peoria, IL, USA

2019

Anime Fusion 2019 - October 18-20, 2019 in Plymouth, MN, USA
NyanCon 2019 - October 5, 2019 in Kirtland, OH, USA
Ramencon 2019 - September 20-22, 2019 in South Bend, IN, USA
Colossalcon East 2019 - September 13-15, 2019 in Pocono Manor, PA, USA
Queen City Anime Convention 2019 - August 9-11, 2019 in Charlotte, NC, USA
Anime Blues Con 2019 - July 12-14, 2019 in Memphis, TN, USA
Anime Midwest 2019 - July 5-7, 2019 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Colossalcon 2019 - May 30 - June 2, 2019 in Sandusky, OH, USA
Mizucon 2019 - May 26-27, 2019 in Miami, FL, USA
Anime Central 2019 - May 17-19, 2019 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Gojotekicon 2019 - April 26-28, 2019 in Ashland, OH, USA
Tekko 2019 - April 11-14, 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Anime Detour 2019 - March 29-31, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Triad Anime Con 2019 - March 15-17, 2019 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Ichibancon 2019 - January 10-13, 2019 in Concord, NC, USA
Anime-Zap! 2019 - January 4-6, 2019 in East Peoria, IL, USA

2018

Sangawa Project 2018 - November 30 - December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Oni-Con 2018 - November 9-11, 2018 in Galveston, TX, USA
Kumoricon 2018 - October 26-28, 2018 in Portland, OR, USA
Anime Fusion 2018 - October 19-21, 2018 in Plymouth, MN, USA
Ramencon 2018 - September 21-23, 2018 in South Bend, IN, USA
Colossalcon East 2018 - September 7-9, 2018 in Pocono Manor, PA, USA
Matsuricon 2018 - August 24-26, 2018 in Columbus, OH, USA
AnimeIowa 2018 - July 13-15, 2018 in Des Moines, IA, USA
Anime Midwest 2018 - July 6-8, 2018 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Anime Festival Wichita 2018 - June 29 - July 1, 2018 in Wichita, KS, USA
Cosplacon 2018 - June 14-17, 2018 in Jefferson City, MO, USA
Colossalcon 2018 - May 31 - June 3, 2018 in Sandusky, OH, USA
AniMinneapolis 2018 - May 25-27, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Anime Central 2018 - May 18-20, 2018 in Rosemont, IL, USA
No Brand Con 2018 - May 4-6, 2018 in Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA
Tekko 2018 - April 5-8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Colorado Anime Fest 2018 - March 23-25, 2018 in Denver, CO, USA
Triad Anime Convention 2018 - March 2-4, 2018 in Greensboro, NC, USA
Anime Milwaukee 2018 - February 16-18, 2018 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
Ichibancon 2018 - January 11-14, 2018 in Concord, NC, USA

2017

Con+Alt+Delete 2017 - December 15-17, 2017 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Anime Iwai 2017 - November 10-12, 2017 in Deerfield Beach, FL, USA
Banzaicon 2017 - November 3-5, 2017 in Columbia, SC, USA
Oni-Con 2017 - October 27-29, 2017 in Galveston, TX, USA
Anime Fusion 2017 - October 20-22, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Ramencon 2017 - September 15-17, 2017 in South Bend, IN, USA
Colossalcon East 2017 - September 8-10, 2017 in Pocono Manor, PA, USA
Meta Con 2017 - September 1-3, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
AnimeIowa 2017 - July 28-30, 2017 in Coralville, IA, USA
Anime-zing! 2017 - July 14-16, 2017 in Davenport, IA, USA
Sausomecon 2017 - June 30 - July 2, 2017 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Anime Festival Wichita 2017 - June 23-25, 2017 in Wichita, KS, USA
Cosplacon 2017 - June 15-18, 2017 in Jefferson City, MO, USA
Colossalcon 2017 - June 1-4, 2017 in Sandusky, OH, USA
AniMinneapolis 2017 - May 26-28, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Anime Central 2017 - May 19-21, 2017 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Yoi-Con 2017 - April 28-30, 2017 in Columbus, OH, USA
No Brand Con 2017 - April 21-23, 2017 in Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA
Colorado Anime Fest 2017 - March 24-26, 2017 in Denver, CO, USA
Triad Anime Convention 2017 - March 3-5, 2017 in Greensboro, NC, USA
Anime Milwaukee 2017 - February 17-19, 2017 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
Kanpai!Con 2017 - February 10-12, 2017 in Omaha, NE, USA
Samuraicon 2017 - January 13-15, 2017 in Columbus, OH, USA
Anime-Zap! 2017 - January 6-8, 2017 in East Peoria, IL, USA
Ichibancon 2017 - December 29, 2016 - January 1, 2017 in Concord, NC, USA

2016

Con+Alt+Delete 2016 - December 16-18, 2016 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Kollision Con 2016 - November 25-27, 2016 in Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Banzaicon 2016 - November 11-13, 2016 in Columbia, SC, USA
Anime Fusion 2016 - October 21-23, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Ramencon 2016 - September 23-25, 2016 in Merrillville, IN, USA
Meta Con 2016 - September 2-5, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Matsuricon 2016 - August 19-21, 2016 in Columbus, OH, USA
Anime-zing! 2016 - July 15-17, 2016 in Davenport, IA, USA
Anime Midwest 2016 - July 8-10, 2016 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Anime Blues Con 2016 - July 1-3, 2016 in Memphis, TN, USA
Sausomecon 2016 - June 10-12, 2016 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Colossalcon 2016 - June 2-5, 2016 in Sandusky, OH, USA
Anime Central 2016 - May 20-22, 2016 in Rosemont, IL, USA
AniMinneapolis 2016 - May 6-8, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
No Brand Con 2016 - April 15-17, 2016 in Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA
Kawa Kon 2016 - March 18-20, 2016 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Anime Milwaukee 2016 - March 11-13, 2016 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
Anime Apocalypse 2016 - January 22-24, 2016 in Schaumburg, IL, USA
KotoriCon 2016 - January 8-9, 2016 in Sewell, NJ, USA
Ichibancon 2016 - December 31, 2015 - January 3, 2016 in Concord, NC, USA

2015

Con+Alt+Delete 2015 - December 18-20, 2015 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Anime Fusion 2015 - October 16-18, 2015 in Bloomington, MN, USA
Ramencon 2015 - September 18-20, 2015 in Merrillville, IN, USA
Konsplosion! 2015 - September 11-13, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR, USA
Fan Appreciation Party Weekend 2015 - September 11-12, 2015 in Sandusky, OH, USA
Meta Con 2015 - September 4-6, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Anime World Expos 2015 - August 28-30, 2015 in Lombard, IL, USA
Matsuricon 2015 - August 14-16, 2015 in Columbus, OH, USA
Tokyo in Tulsa 2015 - July 17-19, 2015 in Tulsa, OK, USA
Anime Blues Con 2015 - July 10-12, 2015 in Memphis, TN, USA
Anime Midwest 2015 - July 3-5, 2015 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Cosplacon 2015 - June 18-21, 2015 in Jefferson City, MO, USA
Sausomecon 2015 - June 12-14, 2015 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Colossalcon 2015 - June 4-7, 2015 in Sandusky, OH, USA
No Brand Con 2015 - April 24-26, 2015 in Eau Claire, WI, USA
Triad Anime Convention 2015 - March 13-15, 2015 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Kawa Kon 2015 - March 6-8, 2015 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Katsucon 2015 - February 13-15, 2015 in National Harbor, MD, USA
Ahn!Con 2015 - January 9-11, 2015 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Ichibancon 2015 - January 1-4, 2015 in Concord, NC, USA

2014

Con+Alt+Delete 2014 - December 19-21, 2014 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Anime Fusion 2014 - October 17-19, 2014 in Bloomington, MN, USA
Banzaicon 2014 - October 10-12, 2014 in Columbia, SC, USA
Ramencon 2014 - September 19-21, 2014 in Merrillville, IN, USA
Konsplosion! 2014 - September 12-14, 2014 in Fort Smith, AR, USA
KantaiCon 2014 - September 6, 2014 in Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
Matsuricon 2014 - August 22-24, 2014 in Columbus, OH, USA
Motaku 2014 - August 8-10, 2014 in Kansas City, MO, USA
AnimeIowa 2014 - July 25-27, 2014 in Coralville, IA, USA
Tokyo in Tulsa 2014 - July 11-13, 2014 in Tulsa, OK, USA
Anime Midwest 2014 - July 4-6, 2014 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Anime Festival Wichita 2014 - June 27-29, 2014 in Wichita, KS, USA
Anime Blues Con 2014 - June 20-22, 2014 in Memphis, TN, USA
Cosplacon 2014 - June 12-15, 2014 in Jefferson City, MO, USA
Colossalcon 2014 - June 5-8, 2014 in Sandusky, OH, USA
Anime Southeast 2014 - May 9-11, 2014 in Sevierville, TN, USA
No Brand Con 2014 - April 25-27, 2014 in Eau Claire, WI, USA
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention 2014 - April 18-20, 2014 in Murfreesboro, TN, USA
EvilleCon 2014 - March 28-30, 2014 in Evansville, IN, USA
Triad Anime Convention 2014 - March 14-16, 2014 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Kawa Kon 2014 - February 7-9, 2014 in St. Louis, MO, USA
KotoriCon 2014 - January 10-11, 2014 in Sewell, NJ, USA
Anime-Zap! 2014 - January 3-5, 2014 in East Peoria, IL, USA

2013

Ikkicon 2013 - December 27-29, 2013 in Austin, TX, USA
Con+Alt+Delete 2013 - December 13-15, 2013 in Lisle, IL, USA
Kollision Con 2013 - November 15-17, 2013 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Banzaicon 2013 - October 25-27, 2013 in Columbia, SC, USA
Oni-Con 2013 - October 25-27, 2013 in Galveston, TX, USA
Anime Fusion 2013 - October 18-20, 2013 in Bloomington, MN, USA
Aoi Uma Con 2013 - September 20-22, 2013 in Louisville, KY, USA
Meta Con 2013 - August 30 - September 1, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
MechaCon 2013 - August 23-25, 2013 in New Orleans, LA, USA
Motaku 2013 - August 16-18, 2013 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Anime SouthEast 2013 - July 12-14, 2013 in Sevierville, TN, USA
Anime Midwest 2013 - July 5-7, 2013 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Colossalcon 2013 - June 6-9, 2013 in Sandusky, OH, USA
Anime Central 2013 - May 17-19, 2013 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Anime-zing! 2013 - May 3-5, 2013 in Davenport, IA, USA
No Brand Con 2013 - April 12-14, 2013 in Eau Claire, WI, USA
Triad Anime Convention 2013 - March 22-24, 2013 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Katsucon 2013 - February 15-17, 2013 in National Harbor, MD, USA
Kawa Kon 2013 - February 8-10, 2013 in St. Louis, MO, USA
KotoriCon 2013 - January 12, 2013 in Sewell, NJ, USA
Anime-Zap! 2013 - January 4-6, 2013 in Peoria, IL, USA

2012

Vacation Anime 2012 - December 21-23, 2012 in Springfield, MO, USA
Kollision Con 2012 - November 23-25, 2012 in St. Charles, IL, USA
Arkansas Anime Festival 2012 - November 16-18, 2012 in Springdale, AR, USA
Oni-Con 2012 - October 19-21, 2012 in Galveston, TX, USA
Banzaicon 2012 - October 12-14, 2012 in Columbia, SC, USA
Ramencon 2012 - September 21-23, 2012 in Merrillville, IN, USA
Meta Con 2012 - August 31 - September 2, 2012 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
MatsuriCon 2012 - August 24-26, 2012 in Columbus, OH, USA
Motaku 2012 - August 17-19, 2012 in Kansas City, MO, USA
NatsuCon 2012 - August 10-12, 2012 in Collinsville, IL, USA
AnimeWorld Chicago 2012 - August 3-5, 2012 in Rosemont, IL, USA
AnimeIowa 2012 - July 27-29, 2012 in Coralville, IA, USA
Tokyo in Tulsa 2012 - July 20-22, 2012 in Tulsa, OK, USA
Ikasucon 2012 - July 13-15, 2012 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Anime Midwest 2012 - July 6-8, 2012 in Lisle, IL, USA
AnimeWorld Indianapolis 2012 - July 6-8, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Anime Festival Wichita 2012 - June 29 - July 1, 2012 in Wichita, KS, USA
Anime Mid-Atlantic 2012 - June 15-17, 2012 in Chesapeake, VA, USA
Colossalcon 2012 - June 7-10, 2012 in Sandusky, OH, USA
Zenkaikon 2012 - May 11-12, 2012 in Oaks, PA, USA
No Brand Con 2012 - May 4-6, 2012 in Eau Claire, WI, USA
Anime Central 2012 - April 27-29, 2012 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Anime St. Louis 2012 - April 20-22, 2012 in Collinsville, IL, USA
Kawa Kon 2012 - March 16-18, 2012 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Animation & Gaming Ohio 2012 - March 8-11, 2012 in Mason, OH, USA
Katsucon 2012 - February 17-19, 2012 in National Harbor, MD, USA
Anime-Zap! 2012 - January 7-8, 2012 in Peoria, IL, USA
KotoriCon 2012 - January 6-7, 2012 in Sewell, NJ, USA

2011

Arkansas Anime Festival 2011 - December 2-4, 2011 in Springdale, AR, USA
Kollision Con 2011 - November 18-20, 2011 in St. Charles, IL, USA
Oni-Con 2011 - October 28-30, 2011 in Galveston, TX, USA
Motaku 2011 - August 19-21, 2011 in Kansas City, MO, USA
NatsuCon 2011 - August 12-14, 2011 in Collinsville, IL, USA
AnimeIowa 2011 - July 29-31, 2011 in Coralville, IA, USA
Anime Midwest 2011 - July 15-17, 2011 in St. Charles, IL, USA
Anime Festival Wichita 2011 - July 8-10, 2011 in Wichita, KS, USA
~~AniMinneapolis 2011 - July 8-10, 2011 in Minneapolis, MN, USA~~ Cancelled Appearance
QC Anime-zing! 2011 - June 17-19, 2011 in Davenport, IA, USA
Anime Central 2011 - May 20-22, 2011 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Con-nichiwa 2011 - March 25-27, 2011 in Tucson, AZ, USA
Kawa Kon 2011 - March 11-13, 2011 in Clayton, MO, USA
Naka-Kon 2011 - February 18-20, 2011 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Anime-Spark! 2011 - February 10-14, 2011 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

2010

BanzaiKon 2010 - November 26-28, 2010 in South Padre Island, TX, USA
Oni-Con 2010 - October 29-31, 2010 in Houston, TX, USA
Motaku 2010 - October 8-10, 2010 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Anime Festival Wichita 2010 - July 9-11, 2010 in Wichita, KS, USA
Tokyo in Tulsa 2010 - June 18-20, 2010 in Tulsa, OK, USA
Anime Central 2010 - May 14-16, 2010 in Rosemont, IL, USA

264 confirmed guest appearances

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