self-introduction
I am the current manager of a judo dojo with a history of 70 years located in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. For many years in this area, we have provided not only judo techniques but also mental education to many people, from children to adults.
What I want to achieve with this project
Our goal is to restore the dilapidated Judo building and equip it to meet modern needs. This will allow us to teach judo in a safer and more comfortable environment. We would also like to hold an exercise class for kids that incorporates the passive techniques of judo.
Background of project launch
This judo hall has functioned as the center of the local community for 70 years, but due to years of use and the passage of time, the building has become very dilapidated. Particularly in recent years, concerns about safety have increased, and we cannot afford to leave the current situation as it is. In order for this judo hall to continue to be used by local people for the next 70 years, restoration and improvement are urgently needed.
Past activities and current preparation status
For the past 70 years, we have been promoting the importance of judo halls through local events and judo tournaments. We also consulted with experts and compiled a rough estimate of the design and budget needed for the restoration. We are ready to raise the necessary funds through crowdfunding.
In addition to the healthy upbringing of children, as a new venture, foreigners visiting Maebashi City can experience lessons such as the bow and ukemi of Japan’s “national sport” of judo, and parents and children can participate together. We plan to hold a children’s school and also hold gymnastics classes for elderly people to prevent falls.
We conducted crowdfunding with the same content from June 13, 2020 to August 31, 2020, and thanks to everyone’s cooperation, we were able to raise 900,000 yen. Thank you so much! ! However, we have not received the expected amount, so we will be recruiting again.
About returns
① We will send you a message of gratitude to express our gratitude.
② We will provide T-shirts with Tajima Dojo designs.
Size range: S – 5 L
Color options: white, black, red, blue, green
We are also thinking of other events that everyone will enjoy!
schedule
December 2020 Crowdfunding ends
Renovation work started in January 1997
Renovation work was completed in June 1977
Completion event held in July 2020
July 2020 New dojo starts
lastly
We sincerely ask for your support in order to pass on this judo hall, which has been loved by many people for 70 years, to the next generation. We ask for your cooperation so that this place can continue to function as a place for children’s growth and a center of the local community.
The funds collected will be used for the following purposes.
*If the amount exceeds the target amount, it will be used for the project’s operating costs.