TOHKON JUDO ACADEMY INC

The Tohkon Judo Academy's mission is to: Bring people of diverse socio economic backgrounds together. To teach young members to have a sense of priority, self discipline and self esteem. To develop National and International Amateur Judo competitors. To ensure all members benefit from increased coordination, stamina, flexibility and strength. The Tohkon Judo Academy was started in 1991 in a modest facility on the west side of Chicago. With a rapid growing membership, the Academy out grew their facility. In 1995, Tohkon formed a partnership with the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) and moved into their facility on Clark St. The partnership provided Tohkon with the resources and space to significantly expand it's Judo program. Since 1995, Tohkon has quadrupled in size and has become the largest Judo dojo in the Midwest and has drawn several World Class competitors and Coaches with World Championship and Olympic experience from various countries around the world. These International players along with our experienced staff of US National and World Team Competitors, make up an instructor staff of over 40 black belts and provide Tohkon students with an incredible opportunity to learn and practice a variety of practical and effective competitive styles. In addition, Tohkon offers an international environment rich in culture and languages from over 25 different countries. Tohkon has expanded its program offerings to reach out to the community, with Judo programs in many Chicago Public Schools. They include “In School” programs for Visually Impaired and Physically Handicapped students, and “After School” programs for “At Risk” students from inner city schools, and students with an interest in learning an Olympic Sport. Tohkon has awarded numerous scholarships to students who require financial assistance to participate in our judo programs and share the benefits that judo offers.