Judo is a martial arts like sport focusing on balance and leverage to throw the opponent on their back and/or pin them.
Judo trains ones control over mind and body. Which is useful in all aspects of life and can and greatly to other sports as well. Located in Fond du Lac, WI, the Welcome Mat is a competition oriented Judo club founded by Brett Wood-Taylor.
07/20/2026
The Welcome Mat is saddened to announce the passing of Br. Jerry Campbell. Long time friends and Judo family will remember him as the original Santa at our December tournament. He also held a black belt in Jujitsu. Service details in the link.
Jerome E. Campbell Obituary - Fond du Lac Reporter Br. Jerome Campbell, O.F.M. Cap., a quiet and faithful Capuchin friar whose life reflected the Franciscan ideals of fraternity, humility, and...
03/11/2026
12/20/2025
Pictures from Santa's Shiai 2025, courtesy of the great Felix Lanier.
12/07/2025
Wonderful turnout today at Santa’s Shias 2025 and we couldn’t have done it without everyone!
12/06/2025
Here we go!
| Tuesday | 6pm - 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 6pm - 8:30pm |