Martial Arts Training Service, Inc.

08/08/2026

Today marked 4 years since John Sensei died. Fox Valley Judo is going strong.

08/05/2026

Lauren is back and she has brought her uchi deshi! Welcome home!

07/22/2026

"Divine Techniques" is a rare and profound collection of films capt...

06/24/2026

Great class last night!

06/14/2026

Please support the third annual fundraiser organized by Miguel Moreno Sensei and friends to benefit Mrs. Chiba. Moreno Sensei has led this annual celebration for the last three years. The last two events were held at Altin Papa’s dojo in Fort Collins, Colorado and generated over $10,000. This year, the event has gone international, being hosted in Tuscany, Italy! All of the teachers are Uchideshi or Kenshusei of Chiba Sensei: Deena Drake, Paul Goatman, Jonathan Pollack, Liese Klein, Altin Papa and Miguel Moreno.

Mrs. Chiba was the undeniable glue that kept together what is now known as Birankai North America. Our support of Mrs. Chiba and the Chiba family is a simple way for us to honor Sensei and the rich legacy he selflessly left us. The roots, indeed, are the tree.

Sincerely,

Todd Fessenden
Former BNA President

https://gofund.me/d526c81ca

06/14/2026

Gotokuji Shrine
Just to take a rest from the vintage martial vibe today.
According to legend, a cat named Tama saved the feudal lord Ii Naotaka during a thunderstorm by beckoning him into the temple grounds. Moments later, lightning struck the tree where he had been standing. Grateful, the lord became a patron of the temple, helping it prosper. This story became one of the origins of the Maneki-neko tradition.

Gotokuji is not just a "cute cat temple." It reflects an important Japanese belief: fortune arrives through gratitude, humility, and relationships. The lucky cat does not hold a coin at Gotokuji, symbolizing that luck creates opportunities, but success still depends on your own effort.

#豪徳寺 #招き猫 #日本文化 #武道 #合気道 #東京散歩 #開運 #寺巡り #日本の歴史

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

Prof. Pat Browne died 30 years ago today.
Raise a glass in his memory!

05/15/2026

Please support this third annual fundraiser organized by Miguel Mo… Liese Klein needs your support for Donate for the 3rd Annual Mrs. Chiba Support Fundraiser

04/23/2026

Congratulations to the Fox Valley Judo Club members who placed at the Cohen Brothers Tournament.