Ohio Judo, Inc. 
Our Mission -
Ohio Judo, Inc. supports Judo throughout Ohio and beyond. As a sport, as a Martial Art, and as a way of life.

Contact: President
Mark Hunter
markjudo@aol.com

Email Website Updates
to: Please include "Post on OhioJudo.org" in subject line.
 

 


                                                 

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 OHIO JUDO & JU JITSU CLUBS
 (Webmaster note:  This list being updated to include all Judo and Ju Jitsu clubs in Ohio, regardless of National Organization affiliation. KPB 2/3/13)


 
 Clubs Record Complete (Y/N) Date Completed: Verified Complete By:
  1. Ameri-Kan Judo - Headquarters Y 2/27/10 MH
  1.A. Ameri-Kan Judo - Findlay Y 2/27/10 MH
  1.B. Ameri-Kan Judo - Lima Y 2/27/10 MH
  1.C. Ameri-Kan Judo - Columbus Y 2/27/10 MH
       
  2. Toledo-Maumee Judo Club      
  3. Bushido Kai America      
  4. Budokai Judo & Jiujitsu Y 2/28/10 FH
  5. Chu To Bu - Headquarters Y 11/3/09 MM
  5.A. Chu To Bu - West Y 11/3/09 MM
  5.B. Chu To Bu - East Y 11/3/09 MM
  5.C. Chu To Bu - South Y 11/3/09 MM
  6. Kettering Rec. Center Judo Club Y 10/18/09 RS
  7. Shudokan Judo Club      
  8.  Buckeye Judo      
  9.  The Ohio State University Judo Club      
10. Superior Judo  N    
11.  Phoenix Judo Club N    


 
 
 
 

1. Ameri-Kan Judo - Headquarters
Mailing Address Mark Hunter, CEO/Head Instructor
  Ameri-Kan Judo
  PO Box 1736
  Findlay, OH 45839-1736 
Contact Mark Hunter (419) 722-3476 for all Judo information
Email markjudo@aol.com
Website http://www.amerikanjudo.org/

1.A.  Ameri-Kan Judo - Findlay
City Findlay, Ohio
Location 1400 Manor Hill Road,
Findlay, OH 45840
Google Map Google Map Link
Practice Times Juniors & Seniors: 
Tuesdays:   5:30pm to 9:00pm
Thursdays:  5:30pm to 9:00pm
Saturdays:   9:15am to 11:30am 
Head Instructor Mark Hunter
Instructors Matt Ball, Scott Franklin, Shawn Jordan
Contact Mark Hunter (419) 422-9922 markjudo@aol.com
Club Email AmerikanJC@aol.com
Website http://www.amerikanjudo.org/

1.B.  Ameri-Kan Judo - Lima
City Lima, Ohio
Location 345 South Elizabeth Street
Lima, OH 45801
Google Map Google Map Link
Practice Times Juniors & Seniors:
Mondays:   5:30 to 9:00pm
Wednesdays:  5:30 to 9:00pm
 
Head Instructor Mark Hunter
Instructors Justin Hunter, Russ Conkle, Andy Boosijecvac
Contact Mark Hunter (419) 223-6045 markjudo@aol.com
Club Email AmerikanJC@aol.com
Website http://www.amerikanjudo.org/

1.C.  Ameri-Kan Judo - Columbus
City Hilliard, Ohio (West side of Columbus)
Location 2881 Scioto Darby Creek Road
Hilliard, OH

(We lease mat space for our workouts at the Universal Gymnasts, Inc. facility.  However, U.G.I. has no connection with the Judo program, and we do not receive mail there.  Please make all inquiries directly to John Federico via email at johnrico@gmail.com)
Practice Times Wed evening (adults only) from 8pm-10pm  
Head Instructor Mark Hunter markjudo@aol.com
Instructor John Federico
Contact John Federico (614) 761-3287
                    (614) 448-8926 (cell)
Club Email johnrico@gmail.com 
Website http://www.amerikanjudo.org/


2. Toledo-Maumee Judo Club
City Maumee, Ohio
Location 114 East William St.
Practice Times ??  
?? 
Instructor Frances Glaze
Contact Frances Glaze  (419) 350-1505 (cell)
Email ???
Website ???
Maintenance Note:  

3. Bushido Kai America
City Bowling Green, Ohio
Location 1234 N Main St (located in Woodland Mall)
Practice Times Adults: Tues & Thurs 630p-830p, Sat 11a-1230p
Munchkins: Tues & Thurs 530p-630p, Sat 1230p-130p
Head Instructor Chris West 
Contact Paul Moore pmoore@bgsu.edu  (419) 353-JUDO 
Club Email bkajudo@yahoo.com
Website www.bkajudo.org
Maintenance Note: Updating 3/20/12 pre Julee Cope email - KPB

4. Budokai Judo & Jiujitsu
City Hamilton, Ohio (Northern Cincinnati)
Location 644 Laurel Ave.
Practice Times Saturday: 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. (Juniors & Seniors)
Monday: 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. (Juniors) Tuesday: 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. (Seniors) Thursday: 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. (Seniors)
Instructor Frank Herzog
Contact Frank Herzog (513) 863-1635
Email fherzog@cinci.rr.com
Website www.budokaijudobjj.com
Maintenance Note:  

5. Chu To Bu - Headquarters
City Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Location 677 Alpha Drive
Practice Times Refer to East, West or South info below.
Instructor Refer to East, West or South info below.
Contact Michael Mooney:
Work (440) 646-9900
Cell   (440) 376-1376
Email mmooney@academycomm.com
Website www.chutobujudo.com
Maintenance Note: From Michael's email, 11/3/09 -KPB

5.A.  Chu To Bu - West 
City Avon, Ohio 44011
Location 1384 Lear Industrial Parkway
Practice Times Mon.:  6:15-7:45pm Adult Judo
8-9:30pm MMA (Boxing)

Tues.: 5-5:45pm Lil Samurai's of Judo Ages 4-6
8-9:30pm MMA (Brazilian JuJitsu)

Wed.:   10-11:30am Adult Judo
5-6pm Youth Judoka Class Ages 7-15
6:15-7:45pm Adult Judo
8-9:30pm MMA (Sombo)

Thurs.: 5-5:45pm Lil Samurai's of Judo
8-9:30pm MMA (Submission Grappling)

Fri:  5-6:15pm Youth Judoka Class
8-9:30pm MMA {Judo Gi/No Gi)

Sat:  9-10am Kata
10-11:30pm Adult & Junior Judo Class
12-3pm MMA Open Mat
Head Instructor Paul Jordan, 5th Dan
Contact Paul Jordan (440) 937-MMA2  
Email judojordan@yahoo.com
Website www.chutobuwest.com
Maintenance Note: 11/2/09:  Keyed from pdf from Michael Mooney.  -KPB


5.B.   Chu To Bu - East 
City Solon, OH 44139
Location Tracy's Karate of Solon
33379 Aurora Road
Practice Times
Tuesday
7:00-7:45pm Junior Class
7:45-8:30pm Senior Class

Thursday
7:30 - 8:15pm Junior Class
8:15 - 9:00pm Senior Class

Saturday
1:30 - 2:15pm Junior Class
2:15 - 3:30pm Senior Class
Head Instructor Michael Mooney Michael Mooney
Instructor Shane Hudson Shane Hudson
Contact Michael Mooney (440) 376-1376
Shane Hudson (440) 781-3444
Email Shane Hudson:  shane-hudson@sbcglobal.net Michael Mooney: Membership@OhioJudo.Org
Website http://www.chutobujudo.com/east-index.html
Maintenance Note: From Michael's email, 11/3/09 -KPB



5.C.   Chu To Bu - South 
City Brunswick, Ohio
Location Elite Dance Acadamy
1241 Industrial Parkway North
Practice Times Mondays:
Juniors/Beginners:  6:30-7:15pm
Adults/Advanced: 7:30-8:45pm

Fridays:
Juniors/Beginners:  6:30-7:15pm
Adults/Advanced: 7:30-8:45pm
Head Instructor Joe Schmidt
Contact (440) 823-1652
Email Joe Schmidt sensi1@americanjudoandselfdefense.org
Website http://www.chutobujudo.com/south-index.html
Maintenance Note:  



6.  Kettering Rec. Center Judo Club
City Kettering, Ohio (Near Dayton)
Location 2900 Glengarry Dr
Practice Times Mondays:
Cadet Judo (Ages 4-6) 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Regular Class (Ages 7 and Above) 6:30PM-8:00PM

Wednesdays:
Cadet Judo (Ages 4-6) 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Regular Class (Ages 7 and Above) 6:30PM-8:00PM

 
Instructor Russ Scherer
Contact Russ Scherer (937) 427-5836
Email rschererjudo@gmail.com
Website Coming Soon!
Maintenance Note:  

7. Shudokan Judo Club 
City Yellow Springs, Ohio (Near Dayton)
Location 100 Dayton Street
Practice Times Monday        7pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday  7pm - 8:30pm
Instructor Jim Linnane
Contact Jim Linnane (937) 342-0456
Email TBD
Website TBD
Maintenance Note: KPB:  If anyone close to Jim will email us with the information that he would like published on a separate page, we'll incorporate that here on the OhioJudo.org website, linking from 7.  Shudokan Judo Club (This entry). 

8. Buckeye Judo
City Centerville, Ohio
Location 960 Meadow Manor Road
Practice Times Monday: 6-7:30pm
Wednesday: 6-7:30pm
Friday:  6-7:30pm
Instructor Eric Schwartzhoff
Contact Eric Schwartzhoff (937) 241-3307
Email buckeyejudo@gmail.com
Website http://www.giyudojo.com/Judo.html
Maintenance Note: Per Ron Houck's email, 11/3/09 -KPB

9.  OSU Judo Club
City Columbus, Ohio
Location OSU RPAC (337 W 17th Ave)
Practice Times Sun  12N-2P
Mon  6P-8P
Wed  6P-8P
Fri     6P-8P
Head Instructor Virgil Goodwine, Rokudan
Judo:  6th Degree Black Belt,
Jiu Jitsu:  6th Degree Black Belt
Instructors Wilmailler Chery. Competition Instructor
Brian Hiestand MD, Kata Instructor
Josh Williams,  Head Instructor: Mixed Martial Arts 
Contact Virgil Goodwine (614) 940-2123
Email sunami219@yahoo.com
Website judo.org.ohio-state.edu
Maintenance Note: Verified complete per Virgil 3/2/10.  -KPB
 
10. Superior Judo

City

Willard, Ohio

Location

7 West Maple Street

Downtown

Willard, OH 44890

 

Practice Times

Mon & Wed evening from 7pm-8:45pm  

Head Instructor

Mick Kaminsky mickvankaminsky@gmail.com

Instructor

Art Kaminsky   drkaminsky@gmail.com

Contact

Mick Kaminsky (567) 224-9534

Art Kaminsky   (419) 964-6464

Club Email

superiorjudo@gmail.com 

Website

www.superiorjudo.org

 
11. Phoenix Judo Club

City

Franklin, OH (southwest of Dayton)

Location

450 Conover Dr
Franklin, Oh 45005

We are located next to the Gymnastic Training Center of Ohio (GTCO) and are affiliated with the Center.

Practice Times

Monday and Friday 6:30 - 8:30

Business Manager

Business Manager:
Scott Seemann
6575 Karincrest Dr.
Liberty Township Ohio 45044 
513-256-2294

Instructors

Bill Doyle 7th Degree Black Belt,
Marcos Aranha 4th Degree,
Johnie Adams 1st Degree

Contact

937-746-2213

Club Email

sseemann@fuse.net

Website


www.facebook.com/pages/Phoenix-Judo-Club
 

 


Non-Charter Martial Arts and Grappling Clubs

 
 Clubs Record Complete (Y/N) Date Completed: Verified Complete By:
1.  Columbus BJJ & MMA      
2.  AKJU (Don Madden)      
3.  Miami Valley Judo Club      
4.  Ohio Combat Sports Academy      
5.  Jackson Jiu-Jitsu Academy      

 



1.Columbus BJJ & MMA
City Columbus, Ohio
Location 3681 Garden Ct., Grove City, OH 43123
Google Map Map of Columbus MMA
Practice Times Classes offered 7 days a week.
(Online Class Schedule )
Head Instructor Dustin Ware
Instructors Dave Freetage
Keith Herbert
Contact Dustin Ware
Club Email info@columbusbjj.com
Website www.imb-columbus.com
www.columbusbjj.com 
www.columbusmma.com

2. AKJU (Don Madden)
City Chillicothe, Ohio
Location 42 East 2nd St.
Google Map AKJU (Don Madden Karate)
Practice Times Tuesday 730-9pm (Judo & Ju-Jitsu)
Head Instructor Don Madden
Instructors Heather Madden
Contact (740) 773-5282 Dojo
Club Email  
Website www.akjuteamamerica.com


3. Miami Valley Judo Club
City Beavercreek, Ohio
Location 3375 Dayton-Xenia Road
Practice Times  
Instructor Michael Patt
Contact Michael Patt (937) 431-1980
Email admin@mmadayton.com
Website www.mmadayton.com
Maintenance Note: Initial setup, 2/24/10:  Per MM's pdf.  Emailed Michael Patt for practice time and info verification.  -KPB


4.  Ohio Combat Sports Academy
City Reynoldsburg, Ohio (East side of Columbus)
Location TBD
Google Map  
Practice Times  
Head Instructor Dustin Ware
Instructors  
Contact Dustin Ware
Club Email  
Website www.ohiocombatacademy.com


5.  Jackson Jiu-Jitsu Academy
City Jackson (30 minutes east of Chillicothe, southern Ohio)
Location  
Google Map  
Practice Times  
Head Instructor  
Instructors  
Contact  
Club Email  
Website http://jacksonjiujitsuacademy.com/

 

 

 





 

 

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