Dojo Dynamics

10/16/2026

GRAYCEE IS AN ACTION HERO AT DOJO DYNAMICS!!! IF YOU WANT TO JOIN OUR FAMILY AND GAIN CONFIDENCE, COME CHECK OUT OUR CLASSES!! (815) 786-9296

10/15/2026

DOJO DYNAMICS BLACK BELT DINNER BANQUET

WHERE: FOX VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES
FOX VALLEY OLDER ADULTS
1406 SUYDAM RD.
SANDWICH, IL. 60548

WHEN: October 17th - 6:30 PM - MIDNIGHT (DINNER 7:30 PM)
RSVP BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BLACK BELT PROMOTIONS AND PICTURES, WE WILL GATHER TO FEAST AND CELEBRATE THE NEWLY PROMOTED. THE COST OF THE EVENING WILL BE $30 PER ADULT & $20 PER CHILD, 12 AND UNDER. THIS WILL INCLUDE DINNER, DESSERT, AND COFFEE. THERE WILL BE A CASH BAR AVAILABLE FOR COCKTAILS AND SODA, AND A DJ FOR THOSE THAT WANT TO DANCE IN CELEBRATION. THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO CATCH UP WITH OLD FRIENDS, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND TO SHARE A STORY OR TWO.
WITH THE PASSING OF JIM CHAPMAN, ROBERT MURPHY, RALPH CHIRICO, JACK WALLECK, CHARLES CUSUMANO, JOHN SHAFER, TOM HERIAUD, JIM WHITE AND SO MANY MORE, WE HAVE REALIZED LIFE IS SHORT AND WE MUST MAKE TIME TO CELEBRATE THE ONES WE LOVE- OUR MARTIAL ARTS FAMILY - OUR DOJO FAMILY.
STUDENTS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT CHOOSE TO DINE WITH US NEED TO RSVP BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH WITH THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ATTENDING AND A CHECK OR CASH IN THE FULL AMOUNT. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SCOTT FRANCIS.

SINCERELY,
MASTER SCOTT A. FRANCIS

MENU
GARDEN SALAD
ITALIAN BEEF
FRIED & BAKED CHICKEN
BAKED MOSTACCIOLI W/MARINARA SAUCE
PENNE PASTA WITH WHITE SAUCE (ALFREDO)
GARLIC BREAD

ADULTS
ATTENDING ___________ X $30 = TOTAL __________

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER
ATTENDING ___________X $20 = TOTAL ___________
DINNER BANQUET
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1. FRANCIS, SCOTT
2. FRANCIS, BECKY
3. ZIMMERMAN, ZOE
4. DOUGHERTY, TRAVIS
5. PEURA, MIKE
6. PEURA, LISA
7. CORNELIUS, ED
8. DURLAND, BUD
9. DURLAND, KRIS
10. HILL, NATHAN HILL
11. HILL, JASON HILL
12. HILL, SARA HILL
13. HILL, ADDY HILL
14. KRABER, RACHEL HILL
15. HILL, JIM HILL
16. HILL, KAYE HILL
17. DOTSON, AL HILL
18. DOTSON, MONICA HILL
19. LINDEMAN, CARRIE
20. TAYLOR, DAVID TAYLOR
21. TAYLOR, DAWN TAYLOR
22. TODD, DONNA TAYLOR
23. TODD, LANA TAYLOR
24. TAYLOR, ROBERT TAYLOR
25. HEATHER RENAE TAYLOR
26. LAGE, DEANNA
27. LAGE, JACKSON
28. ROSS, ERIC
29. ROSS, NIKKI
30. ROSS, NOLAN
31. GOFF, ROLINDA GOFF
32. GOFF, MICHAEL GOFF
33. GOFF, JOE GOFF
34. GOFF, CHAR GOFF
35. GOFF, CHRIS GOFF
36. SIBIGTROTH, ROLAND GOFF
37. PETERSON, SCOTT
38. DESPAIN, DREW
39. DESPAIN, STACY
40. ATKINSON, JASON ATKINSON
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42. PALLESON, MICHELE ATKINSON
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44. LANDER, HUNTER ATKINSON
45. PALLESON, CAMERON ATKINSON
46. RHONDA COLLETTE TAYLOR
47. COZZI, ED TAYLOR
48. WALKER, TROY
49. HOOVER, AMY
50. SMITS, JON SMITS
51. SMITS, TONY SMITS
52. LAWSON, TOM SMITS
53. KICK, STEVEN
54. KICK, NICOLE
55. KICK, ADAM
56. KICK, AUTUMN
57. WADE, JIM
58. WADE, MEGHAN
59. WADE, JAYDEN
60. MILLER, DEREK
61. MILLER, LISA
62. MILLER, WES
63. MILLER, BRAYDEN
64. MILLER, BRYSON
65. MILLER, KYLE
66. MILLER, LIZ
67. MILLER, JACKSON
68. MILLER, JANE
69. MILLER, DAVE
70. CLASSON, CLIFF
71. CLASSON, LOUISE
72. MILLIGAN, JOLENE
73. CRAIG, SARA
74. GILLESPIE, MAKENNA
75. GILLESPIE, RAYMOND
76. GILLESPIE, REID
77. HILL, RICK
78. KURTZ, DAVID
79. BLOEMKER, GLEN
80. BLOEMKER, BECKY
81. DRISCOLL, KEVIN
82. MCNAMARA, MIKE
83. HOZZIAN, ED
84. LOSS, SUZY
85. MORROW, SUZY
86. HASSLER, JON
87. HASSLER, STACY
88. BAILEY, RYAN
89. BAILEY, JAMEY
90. BAILEY, RILEY
91. JOHNSON, ISAIAH
92. BURTON, JOHN
93. SAKOTA, ANGELICA
94. JILES, JERRY
95. FRANCIS, MARTY
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10/15/2026

DOJO DYNAMICS - BLACK BELT PROMOTIONS
OCTOBER 17TH, 2026 - 5:00 PM SHARP BANQUET TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW
When: Saturday, October 17th, 2026. 5:00 p.m. sharp.
Please arrive at least 15 minute prior.
Where: Dojo Dynamics
131 S. Wells Street, Sandwich, IL 60548
1-815-786-9296 [email protected]

1ST DEGREE ….. JOE GOFF ….. Started with me May of 2014. He represents that you are never too old to start something new. At 50 years old, Joe was working out with his son on open mat time on Fridays encouraging his son Michael. Joe finally started classes with Michael and enjoyed their journey together until Michael earned his Black Belt and went off to college. Mr. Goff continued his training, now without his son, and proved that his training was no longer just a father son experience but a goal much bigger than he had ever imagined. It will be an honor to tie his belt upon him.

1ST DEGREE ….. NATHAN HILL ….. Started with me November of 2016. He and his sister Addy, started with me in 2016. Nate was 9 years old. His sister has gone on to do amazing things as young Mr. Hill continued on with his martial arts journey. He has balanced a very busy High School life with many other sports and activities. The only time he has taken away was to become a certified welder. After completing his schooling, he returned and picked up like he was never gone. He will make a great addition to our Black Belt Family

1ST DEGREE ….. DAVID TAYLOR ….. Started with me February of 2023. He came to me to finish a journey he started many years ago, 1991. His best friend, Robert Butler, showed interest in starting the martial arts and asked David to join with him. Little did Mr. Taylor know that he would one day earn a Black Belt. David took many years off, from 1996 to 2023, with the encouragement from his Wife returning as a Green Belt he has earned as a young man. He has fought through every obstacle at the now age of 50 years old and will make a Great Addition to our Black Belt Family.

2ND DEGREE ….. SENSEI JASON ATKINSON ….. Started with me January of 2018. Last promoted to 1st Degree in October, 2024. He has been a great Sensei and even trying his hand at Kick Boxing.

2ND DEGREE ….. SENSEI JONATHON SMITS ….. Started with me May of 2015. Last promoted to 1st Degree in October, 2024. His level of dedication is second to none and we look forward to his continued training.

3RD DEGREE ….. SENSEI DEREK MILLER ….. Started with me November of 2015. Last promoted to 2ND Degree in April, 2023. Super awesome dedicated Sensei and hasn’t missed a beat since his first promotion.

Master Scott A. Francis

10/13/2026

10/09/2026

LILYANE IS AN ACTION HERO AT DOJO DYNAMICS!!! IF YOU WANT TO JOIN OUR FAMILY AND GAIN CONFIDENCE, COME CHECK OUT OUR CLASSES!! (815) 786-9296

10/07/2026

MIDWEST LEAGUE OF CHAMPIONS ….. TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ….. MASTER STEVE GROSS ….. CITY OF LIGHTS TOURNAMENT ….. 2ND OF 9 CIRCUIT, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 2026 …… AURORA TURNERS CLUB ….. SECOND TOURNAMENT FOR THE MLC POINTS ACCUMULATION ….. 11:00 START TIME …..

Hello My Martial Arts Friends and Family,

My Friend/Brother Master Steven Gross is having a tournament October 18th.

11:00 START TIME ….. TOURNAMENT IS FOR POINT ACCUMULATIONS FOR THE 2026/2027 CIRCUIT …..

I have attached the flier for the tournament. It has all of the information including location, costs and start times.

Please direct all of your questions you may have to Sensei Steve at the phone number and email included here on this post and flier.

815.953.5786

[email protected]

BLACK BELT JUDGES NEEDED ALWAYS – WE NEED YOU AND APPRECIATE YOU …..

11:00 START TIME ….. 2ND TOURNAMENT FOR POINT ACCUMULATIONS FOR THE 2026/2027 CIRCUIT …..

We hope to see you there and we wish our friend Sensei Steve much success on his tournament.

Take care and we hope to see you soon.

Master Scott Francis
Dojo Dynamics

P.S. Cash or Check Only, there is no ATM.

10/02/2026

JOEY IS AN ACTION HERO AT DOJO DYNAMICS!!! IF YOU WANT TO JOIN OUR FAMILY AND GAIN CONFIDENCE, COME CHECK OUT OUR CLASSES!! (815) 786-9296

09/29/2026

DOJO DYNAMICS ANNUAL PICNIC, SATUDAY, OCTOBER 3RD 10:00 - 3:00
COME ONE, COME ALL. THE WHOLE FAMILY IS INVITED!
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2026
TIME: 10:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Set-Up starts at 9:00)
WHERE: SANDWICH PARK DISTRICT, DAVID A. FRANCIS CENTER (Named after my Uncle)
1001 N. LATHAM STREET, SANDWICH, IL 60548
BURGERS AND HOTDOGS, BUNS, CONDIMENTS, WATER, SODA, PLATES, SILVERWARE AND A GREAT TIME WILL BE PROVIDED.
WHAT TO BRING: DISH TO PASS (and make it good because Master Francis loves other people’s food specialties and special home recipes), LAWN CHAIRS, A GOOD APPETITE AND READY TO HAVE FUN AND MAKE GREAT MEMORIES.
WHO: YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. COME ON OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH GAMES, FOOD & FRIENDS. GRAND MASTERS, MASTERS, SENSEIS FORMER AND CURRENT STUDENTS ARE ALL INVITED.
CALLING ALL “GRILL MASTERS”! MAYBE A FEW DOJO PARENTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE GRILL. I HAVE A 4-BURNER BLACKSTONE THAT I AM GOING TO BRING BUT WE COULD PROBABLY USE ANOTHER ONE OR A GAS GRILL TO KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND.
KICKOFF FOR ANNUAL BLACK/BROWN BELTS VERSUS UNDER BELTS SOCCER GAME IS 10:30. THE BLACK/BROWN BELTS HAVE A FEW TRICKS UP THEIR SLEEVES THIS YEAR. SO, YOU BETTER BE READY.
THIS IS A NON-ALCOHOL PARK AND EVENT.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FEEL FREE TO GIVE US A CALL AT THE DOJO WITH ANY QUESTIONS
YOU MAY HAVE AT 1.815.786.9296 OR
DROP US AN EMAIL AT [email protected]
DOJO DYNAMICS – PICNIC DISH TO PASS SIGN UP
1. DOJO UPPER BELTS ….. BURGERS
2. DOJO UPPER BELTS ….. HOT DOGS
3. DOJO UPPER BELTS ….. BUNS
4. DOJO UPPER BELTS ….. KETCHUP, MUSTARD, RELISH & ONIONS
5. DOJO UPPER BELTS ….. PLATES, SILVERWARE, NAPKINS
6. DOJO UPPER BELTS ….. WATER & ICE & COOLERS
7. DOJO UPPER BELTS ….. SODA & ICE & COOLERS
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