Sensei Hammer, The Dojo Sign Guy
Ever wonder who is behind the creativity of our street signs? Whether you like them or not, find them totally off the wall, or can't stand them - you gotta admit, they are catchy. Mike Snyder, one of the founding members of Southside Dojo has been actively updating the signs for over 5 years. Mike serves as a dojo board member, vice president, and if there's something that

needs fixing you can bet that Mike has something to do with getting it done. Mike is a black belt in Judo and has earned the nickname "The Hammer" as a dojo instructor when needed. Call the dojo and hear "Southside Dojo, talk to me..." That's Mike. We appreciate all the things that Mike has done for us over the years. Thank You Sensei Hammer.
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Lance "Naptime" Thiele Successfully defended his 165 title belt against a very good opponent in Grant Dull, and moves his record to 5-3-0. Lance gained the victory after the second round as Grant was not able to continue into the 3rd round due to injury. SSD MMA will be sad to see Lance move to the Toledo area in June 2010 for employment. L
Several Judo competitors representing Southside Dojo competed at the 2010 Illinois State Judo Championships in April. Tom Machowicz is caught on film giving his opponent some frequent flyer miles with harai goshi (sweeping hip throw). Heeyow!
Come in to Bangok Flavor located at 5455 Gull Road in Kalamazoo for great Thai Food and let them know you are a Southside Dojo member and 15% of your bill will be donated to Southside Dojo!