Evolution Dojo

Imagine being introduced to judo 3.5 years ago and winning back-to-back national championships. Imagine returning from knee surgery, coming back to the gym the same week, and then working 12-hour night shifts as an ICU nurse, and still medaling at nationals 9 months post-op. Congrats to our leader for medaling🥉at the 2026 USA Judo Senior National Championships and helping grow a hotbed for judo in the Midwest! ❤️

Renz and another student were the reasons the BCD Judo Club in Bacolod City, Philippines, reopened in 2020 when they asked for judo lessons to supplement their existing arts (Jiu-jitsu & Kendo). The club has expanded from a one-room shop to a larger gym with many dedicated students over six years.

In 2008, then-mayor Richard M. Daley privatized Chicago’s parking meters to foreign investors for a $1.15 billion payout. As of 2024, investors have already recouped their entire $1.15 billion investment and earned an additional $500-$800 million in profit, with over 55 years still remaining on the lease, while Chicago gets nothing. ***rant over***

Shout out to on completing his second year of with a 4-3 record. Big improvement from 0-6 last year.

Huge congratulations to Boyan on his Nidan promotion last month! He's been a Shodan since 2014 and helps with kids' classes and leads warmups on Saturdays. We appreciate your dedication both on and off the mats.🥋

Saturday morning Class

Please join us in wishing Sensei Brian a Happy Birthday!!!

Grateful for our friends and family for a fantastic year. Let’s maintain this momentum into 2026! 🍾 🥂 🎩 ✨ 🥋

Happy New Year to All the Evolution Dojo family and friends

Wishing you and yours the very best this holiday season. #2025