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We teach to Traditional Martial Arts in a modern society. Much of our training focuses on how traditional Martial Arts can apply to today.

We teach a variety of Martial Arts including Kosho Ryu Kempo, Chi Ling Pai Kung Fu, Escrima and Hapkido. 

Old School Martial Arts is a proud member of the Martial Arts Collective Society, an organization founded to help preserve all Martial Arts.

We are proud to introduce Shidoshi Joe Bunales to our Dojo! He is teaching the traditional art of Bujinkan Taijustsu  


Jon Ludwig
​Jon Ludwig Renshi has been a teacher of Kosho Ryu Kempo in the Sei Kosho Shorei Kai for over 25 years. He is involved in maintaining the Martial Arts Collective Society.

​He is also an instructor (Sifu) in Chi Ling Pai Kung Fu. Ludwig Renshi has studied many arts such as Kosho Ryu, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Silat, Traditional Japanese Jujitsu, Escrima, Arnis and Kung Fu. He has a passion for the study of Martial Arts.
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Joe Bunales is a master instructor (shihan) in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and teaches at the Downers Grove/Lisle, Woodridge and Schaumburg, Illinois locations. He holds a degree in industrial/scientific photography, is certified in Agile project management (CSM), has a strong background in graphic design and photography, and is known for cultivating the feeling of "art" within “martial art,” from the teachings of Soke Masaaki Hatsumi and his Shihan, master instructors.


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Kosho Ryu Kempo

Kosho Ryu Kempo is a 750 old Japanese Martial Art. It was originally developed by Japanese Warrior Monks. The word Kempo translates to mean "Natural Law". Kosho Ryu Kempo is a refined study of the human body and strategy as it relates to self defense. Studies include empty handed self defense, weaponry, healing arts, philosophy, history, and strategy. The Kosho Ryu practitioner questions everything to find the most efficient method of movement.

For more information, visit the Sei Kosho Shorei Kai Homepage, our organization's official site.
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Chi Ling Pai Kung Fu

Chi Ling Pai Kung Fu is a Chinese Martial Art that emphasizes the study of mass and motion. It is taught by learning different animal forms that embody different concepts of movement. Some of the animals include; Tiger, Crane, Butterfly, Monkey, Snake, Dragon, Bear, and Eagle. Much of Chi Ling Pai Kung Fu emphasizes the "internal" aspects of the Martial Arts.

For more information, visit the Chi Ling Pai Homepage, our organization's official site.
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Escrima & Arnis

Escrima and Arnis are primarily weaponry based Martial Arts from the Philippines. The Filipino arts taught at are school are actually a blend of Martial Arts from Southeast Asia. Serrada Escrima - a close range system founded by Angel Cabales, Modern Arnis - a mid-range system founded by Remy Presas, and various systems of Silat - Indonesian and Malaysian fighting arts. We work with a variety of weapons including, but not limited to; single stick, double stick, knife, and chain.

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Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu was founded by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi to both honor and study the knowledge of his teacher, the legendary figure known as the “Mongolian Tiger,” Toshitsugu Takamatsu. Nine martial    lineages were entrusted to Hatsumi more than 60 years ago, each one an authentic warrior tradition tempered by the history of Japan. Bujinkan training is no less a modern resurgence of  old-school thought akin to Bushi no michi, “the warrior  path” broad-minded,   self-reliant warriorship that studies a range of  tactics and strategies aimed at undoing the enemy to protect the life value – one’s self, others and if possible, the attacker. 
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Taijutsu cultivates the development of natural responses.  During initial  training, larger, stronger, even multiple opponents can be defeated without reliance on brute  force, speed  or strength. Instead, the student’s instincts of initiative,  acuity, and balance are sharpened as tools capable of subduing even the largest adversary at a time of their greatest disadvantage. The art’s principles also provide the foundation for weapons  usage,  where tactics and strategy are identical whether fighting unarmed  or  with  any number  of  martial  tools.  This  practicality  prompts tens of thousands  from around the  world,  many involved in law enforcement or military operations, to seek out training. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program  and the  Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Defensive Tactics Program have both utilized Taijutsu principles as a basis for their instruction. 
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For more information, please visit https://www.sgtidojo.org

2615 Maple Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515     jonludwig@mac.com     630.918.9789

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