Instructors
Our instructors have devoted many years to training in their art and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors. Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our staff has attained mastery in their martial art and discipline and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students. They will be with you every step of the way to help you reach your individual goals (and maybe even reach some new goals you never before thought possible).
Sensei Mike de la Torriente | |
Judo Instructor |
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Sifu Jason Brigham | |
Tai Chi Instructor Pencak Silat Instructor Lead Weapons Instructor |
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Sifu Dan Spychalski | |
Wing Chun Instructor MMA Instructor |
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Sensei Gaby Maldonado | |
Judo Instructor |
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Sensei Dan Masella | |
Bujutsu Instructor | ![]()
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Sensei Lori Matthis | |
Bujutsu Instructor | ![]()
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Mr. Arvin Dino | |
Assistant Wing Chun Instructor |
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Thomas M. O’Shaughnessy | |
Co-Founder | ![]()
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Sifu Joseph Prignano | |
Co-Founder | ![]()
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Liz Prignano | |
Business Manager | ![]()
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SCHOOL INFORMATION

Location:
South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts
959 N. LaFox (Rt. 31)
South Elgin, IL 60177
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Phone:
(847) 888-8866
Email:
Hours:
Mon 3:00p to 7:00p
Tues 9:00a to 8:00p
Wed 9:00a to 8:00p
Thur 9:00a to 8:00p
Fri 3:00p to 7:00p
Sat 9:00a to 1:00p
Sun 9:00a to 10:00p
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