For almost thirty years, Joe’s Dojo has stood as a pillar of the community. Founded by Joseph Dubois twenty-seven years ago, Joe’s Dojo has been a place of learning and training for those of all ages interested in the martial arts. From private lessons, to classes for children, seniors, women, men, and more, Joe’s Dojo has been there for the community through good times and bad.
Since the day the dojo opened, Joe has prided himself on the help that he offers to those who need it. His self-defence basics for women class—offered for free—has helped hundreds of women feel safer walking the streets. His free classes for kids and teens have been a tremendous support in maintaining the safety of the youth in the community, giving many of them a place to go after school that kept them off the streets.
Joseph Dubois started his career in the martial arts at an early age. When his high school classmates were trying out for the football team, Joseph Dubois was earning his first black belt in Kung Fu. Before the age of twenty-five Joseph had earned similar black belts in Muai Thai, Aikido, and Jiu Jitsu. Working as a martial arts instructor at other gyms even as a teenager, Joe has spent every day of his adult life and most of his teenage years teaching others.
A part of his local neighbourhood watch program, Joe has helped de-escalate dangerous situations in the community for years. Joe has even taken his training to local police units, training them in both hand-to-hand combat and in de-escalation tactics they can use before resorting to force.
On a professional level, Joe’s Dojo has also proven itself in the students it has given to the world of martial arts, with students from Joe’s Dojo winning not only local martial arts competitions but receiving national and even international acclaim.Students trained by Joseph Dubois have gone on to take their skill into professions including law enforcement, the military, and even competitors and season champions in TV shows about athleticism and combat prowess.When it comes to the best training in martial arts in the world, few can match the teachings at Joe’s Dojo.