The joint Team Chicago Academy and Martial Arts Training Service (MATS) Judo program commenced on Monday, November 15th at the MATS Dojo on 550 Industrial Drive.

The initial session was a great success with representation from the following Team Chicago Academy teams: Palmeiras U16 Boys, Explosion U15 Boys, Flamengo U18 Girls, Botafogo U16 Girls, ManU U15 Girls, Internacional U14 Girls, and Cosmos U14 Girls. John Gussman and Maureen Browne from MATS ran the players through the paces, and while tentative at first the players did make great strides over the 75-minute session. And equally importantly – they had a great time and there was plenty of smiles and laughter to go around.

If anyone is interested in joining the group, the next session will be Monday 11/22 at 6:30pm. The cost for 4 sessions is $65.