Grace is a competent trainer. When I got there I received a warm welcome. It is so cool how she cares about all her students no matter what level they are on. She enabled me to take part in tournaments. I can recommend checking it out.

When my daughter attended in first class, she was so nervous that couldnt step on the mat. But she wanted to try the next time. Because the other children of dojo looked so happy to play with falling, running, and crawling.Since then judo became my daughters favorite activity. My husband, my son, and I did judo for months. Even we didnt learn many skills, judo is really a good sport, an activity for the family. I think children can exercise while just playing.Grace always comes with great ideas to play with children. It becomes judo training as well. Rolling and falling are natural movement for children. As they do more these, they are not afraid of those.Every class, children face losing or winning. They dont care of the result anymore, just enjoy the fun time.My daughter became more confident now. She is full of energy of school works and going outside under the cold weather. I appreciate Grace open her dojo near me.

My son absolutely loved his time in class. Grace is an amazing instructor, she made sure the classes where fun but challenging. I enjoyed watching the children as they learned. There was never a dull moment. When I asked my son what he would say about his judo classes he said I would say they were the best.

Kokushi Midewest Judo provided a positive and active learning environment where my son felt free to be himself while also getting a feel for respect and awareness for others and his teacher. We have recently moved and had to leave the class but would definitely join right back in if we ever moved back and would also highly recommend this class to any child in the area.

Excellent & experienced coach, training partners of all sizes and skill levels, and a top notch facility.Enjoyed my time there and hope to come back soon.

I miss this dojo! Everyone here really makes you feel welcome, and its a great choice to learn Judo. Grace does an amazing job, and the brand-new facilities are excellent. I no longer live in the area but Ill be coming back to visit any time I get a chance.

This is an outstanding school. People of all ages are welcomed. The instructor is a 2nd degree black belt who is very friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. The school is a safe (wonderful mats) and clean environment.

I trained at this dojo for almost 2 years when I lived in Champaign, and it was of the best training experiences Ive had in my martial arts career. Classes were well-run and a lot of fun, and I always got a great workout during practice. Plus, there are sprung floors. This is a top-notch facility with a seasoned, professional coach/sensei. Highly recommended.

Great dojo with friendly and knowledgeable people.

Great Judo instruction and a beautiful facility to train in.