1965 - John K. Purvis (Frank's Sensei) founded the Hamilton Judo Club. Mr. Purvis is credited as being the "father" of Hamilton Judo; Sensei Purvis had a dream of putting Hamilton on the judo map nationally. He was responsible for importing Mr. Young Nam Chung to Hamilton, an All Korean Champion who became the Head Instructor.
1971 - Mr. Purvis invited Mr. Chung's younger brother, Young Jin Chung, (also an All Korean Champion) to come and join the instructional staff at the Hamilton Judo Club. Young Jin Chung stayed about 3 years and then opened his own Judo/Karate Schools in Dayton. 2011 - The Hamilton Judo Club changed its name to Budokai Judo & Jiu-Jitsu and became a member of the North America Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
1971 - Mr. Purvis invited Mr. Chung's younger brother, Young Jin Chung, (also an All Korean Champion) to come and join the instructional staff at the Hamilton Judo Club. Young Jin Chung stayed about 3 years and then opened his own Judo/Karate Schools in Dayton. 2011 - The Hamilton Judo Club changed its name to Budokai Judo & Jiu-Jitsu and became a member of the North America Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
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Middletown is home to 2 time Olympic Judo Gold Medalist and current lightweight PFL Mixed Martial Arts Champion Kayla Harrison. She is the only American to win Gold in Olympic Judo! Her journey resonates deep with our Martial Art athletes, especially our female athletes. Sensei Harrison began her judo journey at the age of six, having been introduced to the sport by her mother, Jeannie who was a black belt.
He oversees all aspects of training and curriculum at the Academy. Master Gerhardt has trained several US National Champions, Pro and Amateur MMA fighters, trained current Jiu-Jitsu instructors from local schools, and is a certified AAU/USAT National Coach. He is a member of USTKJ, USMAF, and USJJF.
