At The Dojo, we honor the tradition of Kodokan Judo founder Kano Jigoro Shihan, who began his journey as a boy practicing Jiu Jitsu to build his strength.
Our expert instructors, which include champions in both Shi'ai (combat) and Kata (form), as well as the head coach of Raffles Institution, work with children and adults alike to unleash the power of physical and mental energy through martial arts.
When you join The Dojo, you’re not just a student: you’re a valued member of a closely-knit community of passionate and compassionate people who share the common goal of becoming our best selves.
TAN YI
PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTOR
IJF 5th Dan | Former Singapore National Judo Team Athlete | Judo Coach
With over 40 years of experience, Tan Yi is one of Singapore’s most experienced judo coaches and practitioners.
He began judo at the age of 13 and joined the Singapore National Youth Squad in 1990. That same year, he represented Singapore in Bali, winning silver in the Under-95 kg category and bronze in the Open category.
After training full-time with the Singapore National Judo Team, Tan Yi competed at the 1995 Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, where he won two bronze medals in the Under-95 kg and Open categories.
He began coaching at Raffles Institution in 1998 and remained there for 25 years. He has also coached at NUS, SIM, SUSS, Saint Joseph’s Institution and Nanyang Polytechnic, developing athletes who went on to represent Singapore in national and international competitions.
In 2012, Tan Yi founded The Dojo Singapore. Known for his ability to analyse and refine judo techniques, he identifies subtle technical issues and makes precise corrections to improve timing, balance, movement and effectiveness.
His coaching combines technical expertise, competitive experience, discipline and character development to help every judoka reach their full potential.
Mr. Jeon is no stranger to the Judo world. Often regarded as the greatest Korean Judo Champion ever, Mr. Jeon was unstoppable in his competitive years, having won three consecutive World Championships in '93, '95, and '97, in addition to six Judo World Cup titles. Mr. Jeon also dominated the world's biggest stage, winning the -86kg category at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
In his professional capacity, Mr. Jeon holds a doctorate in Physical Education and is a Professor of Judo at the famed Yong-In University in Korea. As a coach, he had worked with the Korean national team, with a number of his students going on to become world champions themselves. Between 2013 and 2014, he was also a coach to Singapore's national team.
Mr. Jeon was inducted into the International Judo Federation (IJF) hall of fame in 2015, together with other Judo greats. He currently also serves as Sports Commissioner in the IJF.
PROFESSOR JEON KI-YOUNG
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Understand the Pathway
The Dojo Judo Programme provides you with two pathways:
For recreational judokas, we offer four classes: #TheDojoTods, #TheDojoKids, #TheDojoKids+, and #TheDojoAdults; all of which provide a structured, supportive, and fun environment!
For competitive judokas, we offer two classes: #HighPerformanceKids and #CompetitiveJudoforAdults; both of which provide a perfect mix of competition and support to prepare our budding judokas for competing at the highest level!
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