"Andre, the instructor is an incredibly knowledgeable instructor, in several arts and provides great instruction and technique to his students. I highly recommend this school for anyone, regardless, of gender, goals, age, weight, etc. Please make sure to stop by and check out Power Source Martial Arts."
Rudy J. - BJJ Black Belt at Carlson Gracie - Chicago, IL
"I would like to recommend Power Source Martial Arts. The owner/instructor and his children were affiliated with South Suburban Judo Club (Chicago Southland oldest Judo club) for a number of years prior to his leaving to pursue a lifelong dream of starting his own club-business: Power Source. An excellent instructor, well qualified to teach beginning and advance students, he is able to inspire students and works well with all ages and skill levels."
Drew Wickham - 6th Degree Black Belt - Head Instructor South Suburban Judo
"As as Aikido instructor and a student in Kenpo Karate, I came to Power Source to ad a ground element to my martial arts skills. Andre Campos is an excellent instructor and has a personality that welcomes people of all ages, physical abilities, etc. Power Source is a great place to train!"
Sharrod Graham - Sauk Village, IL
"I did martial arts as a boy, and always loved it.looking for a gym, I fell into Power Source.I got the chance to meet Georgia, sensei Andre Campos wife. She was a doll, very helpful informative, and welcoming.upon meeting sensei I realized this was the place I had been looking for.he is a well decorated Judoku with a mastery of Bjj as well, but you would never know it.he is completely down to earth and a humble teacher who is very easy to learn from. Power Source is a great environment, very professional, high energy, and comfortable.I truly have found an amazing team and family that I am very proud to be a part of, as well as a great workout. I've always been athletic and worked out my whole life and have never found a better workout or one that I enjoy so much! I'm am a part of the Power Source Team and would recommend it to absolutely anyone!"
Kyle Aguon - Park Forest, IL
"I can't say enough about this place friends, amazing judo school filled with amazing people, one of the two best parenting decisions I've made to date for my children !!!!!!"
Morgan Sullins - Flossmoor, IL
"This dojo is family-oriented and designed to help each individual meet their goals. Its the perfect fit for beginners, experts and especially kids. There are no egos here. Andre Campos brings a positive attitude to every class and takes his instruction very seriously. Children look up to him respectfully. He has an abundance of patience and a way with children to maintain their attention and provide instruction on techniques in a way they can understand and learn from.
Andre and Georgia Campos are always willing to answer questions and help their students any way they can. I can't say enough about the quality and credentials they bring to their establishment.
A lot of parents bring their kids here. So if you're a parent looking to get your children involved, this is a great place to try out. My son has not just gained judo skills, but valuable life lessons, the importance of respect to himself and others, he has learned responsibility and the importance of fitness.
In addition to teaching children, there is an equal emphasis on teaching on adult lessons as well. "
Mimi Ivancevic - Homewood, IL
"I began training with Andre Campos at Power Source in 2009, after training at several other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools. Power Source does a great job of combining Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a way that works equally well for both types of competition. Sensei Campos has decades of experience in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, and this experience shows in his instruction. The classes focus on no-nonsense, high percentage techniques that work. The atmosphere of the dojo is very friendly and there is a strong spirit of teamwork among the students. Whether you are a competitor or a casual student, Power Source is a great place to train. "
Mike Smith - Lansing, IL
"Power Source is a hidden gem: A high level of instruction, an ever-present positive attitude that Sensei Campos teaches and displays, a spirit of teamwork and respect from the students... This is a great Martial Arts Dojo. It is a positive reflection of our community. Even if you have no interest in Martial Arts, if you are a Homewood resident and have children of any age, you owe it to them and you to stop in and observe a class. You will be welcomed and you will be impressed. If you are looking for a resource to teach your children (of any age) self-respect, respect for others, self-confidence, humility, teamwork and effective, realistic self-defense, Power Source...of course. "
Jason Danielian - Homewood, IL
" We have been thoroughly pleased with the judo skills our sons have been taught. Being involved with students ourselves in a different capacity, what we have come to appreciate equally is the time Andre spends getting to know our boys (3 and 5 years old) on a personal level and the way he interacts with them while teaching confidence, discipline, respect, and the importance of hard work. As parents, Andre and the Power Source instructors are a great compliment to the lessons we are trying to teach our boys within our household. "
Wendy and Ryan Pitcock - Flossmoor, IL
"Power Source Martial Arts was founded by Andre Campos, with whom I have trained for years at the Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world headquarters in Chicago. He has since achieved a black belt in BJJ and still contributes his teaching at Carlson's in addition to balancing his own program at Power Source.
Andre is an upright and ethical person, a true martial artist. Despite his accomplishments, his ego remains down to earth. He continues to study and improve himself as a way of life, and this comes across to motivate the best from his students and colleagues.
Unlike most other dedicated BJJ instructors, Andre also is a world class Judo competitor and coach. Many years ago, the developmental paths of Judo and BJJ diverged. Both traditions have suffered for this; BJJ practitioners became poor at throwing, and Judoka poor at ground work.
But Andre is one of the few who has attained expertise in standing and ground work. He is one of the few who can put the pieces back together and teach standing and groundwork techniques together as a comprehensive system, the way it was originally conceived by Jigoro Kano (founder of Judo), and as it was understood by the early Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters. His curriculum at Powersource integrates the best of Judo stand-up with the best of BJJ ground-work.
Andre is a hidden gem for BJJ practitioners who wish to learn more about standing technique and judo practitioners who wish to improve their ground technique. He will accept students with no experience and has a kid's program. Those who are interested in a truly integrated BJJ/Judo approach should consider training with Andre Campos at Powersource."
Guy A. - BJJ Black Belt at Carlson Gracie - Chicago, IL
Rudy J. - BJJ Black Belt at Carlson Gracie - Chicago, IL
"I would like to recommend Power Source Martial Arts. The owner/instructor and his children were affiliated with South Suburban Judo Club (Chicago Southland oldest Judo club) for a number of years prior to his leaving to pursue a lifelong dream of starting his own club-business: Power Source. An excellent instructor, well qualified to teach beginning and advance students, he is able to inspire students and works well with all ages and skill levels."
Drew Wickham - 6th Degree Black Belt - Head Instructor South Suburban Judo
"As as Aikido instructor and a student in Kenpo Karate, I came to Power Source to ad a ground element to my martial arts skills. Andre Campos is an excellent instructor and has a personality that welcomes people of all ages, physical abilities, etc. Power Source is a great place to train!"
Sharrod Graham - Sauk Village, IL
"I did martial arts as a boy, and always loved it.looking for a gym, I fell into Power Source.I got the chance to meet Georgia, sensei Andre Campos wife. She was a doll, very helpful informative, and welcoming.upon meeting sensei I realized this was the place I had been looking for.he is a well decorated Judoku with a mastery of Bjj as well, but you would never know it.he is completely down to earth and a humble teacher who is very easy to learn from. Power Source is a great environment, very professional, high energy, and comfortable.I truly have found an amazing team and family that I am very proud to be a part of, as well as a great workout. I've always been athletic and worked out my whole life and have never found a better workout or one that I enjoy so much! I'm am a part of the Power Source Team and would recommend it to absolutely anyone!"
Kyle Aguon - Park Forest, IL
"I can't say enough about this place friends, amazing judo school filled with amazing people, one of the two best parenting decisions I've made to date for my children !!!!!!"
Morgan Sullins - Flossmoor, IL
"This dojo is family-oriented and designed to help each individual meet their goals. Its the perfect fit for beginners, experts and especially kids. There are no egos here. Andre Campos brings a positive attitude to every class and takes his instruction very seriously. Children look up to him respectfully. He has an abundance of patience and a way with children to maintain their attention and provide instruction on techniques in a way they can understand and learn from.
Andre and Georgia Campos are always willing to answer questions and help their students any way they can. I can't say enough about the quality and credentials they bring to their establishment.
A lot of parents bring their kids here. So if you're a parent looking to get your children involved, this is a great place to try out. My son has not just gained judo skills, but valuable life lessons, the importance of respect to himself and others, he has learned responsibility and the importance of fitness.
In addition to teaching children, there is an equal emphasis on teaching on adult lessons as well. "
Mimi Ivancevic - Homewood, IL
"I began training with Andre Campos at Power Source in 2009, after training at several other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools. Power Source does a great job of combining Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a way that works equally well for both types of competition. Sensei Campos has decades of experience in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, and this experience shows in his instruction. The classes focus on no-nonsense, high percentage techniques that work. The atmosphere of the dojo is very friendly and there is a strong spirit of teamwork among the students. Whether you are a competitor or a casual student, Power Source is a great place to train. "
Mike Smith - Lansing, IL
"Power Source is a hidden gem: A high level of instruction, an ever-present positive attitude that Sensei Campos teaches and displays, a spirit of teamwork and respect from the students... This is a great Martial Arts Dojo. It is a positive reflection of our community. Even if you have no interest in Martial Arts, if you are a Homewood resident and have children of any age, you owe it to them and you to stop in and observe a class. You will be welcomed and you will be impressed. If you are looking for a resource to teach your children (of any age) self-respect, respect for others, self-confidence, humility, teamwork and effective, realistic self-defense, Power Source...of course. "
Jason Danielian - Homewood, IL
" We have been thoroughly pleased with the judo skills our sons have been taught. Being involved with students ourselves in a different capacity, what we have come to appreciate equally is the time Andre spends getting to know our boys (3 and 5 years old) on a personal level and the way he interacts with them while teaching confidence, discipline, respect, and the importance of hard work. As parents, Andre and the Power Source instructors are a great compliment to the lessons we are trying to teach our boys within our household. "
Wendy and Ryan Pitcock - Flossmoor, IL
"Power Source Martial Arts was founded by Andre Campos, with whom I have trained for years at the Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world headquarters in Chicago. He has since achieved a black belt in BJJ and still contributes his teaching at Carlson's in addition to balancing his own program at Power Source.
Andre is an upright and ethical person, a true martial artist. Despite his accomplishments, his ego remains down to earth. He continues to study and improve himself as a way of life, and this comes across to motivate the best from his students and colleagues.
Unlike most other dedicated BJJ instructors, Andre also is a world class Judo competitor and coach. Many years ago, the developmental paths of Judo and BJJ diverged. Both traditions have suffered for this; BJJ practitioners became poor at throwing, and Judoka poor at ground work.
But Andre is one of the few who has attained expertise in standing and ground work. He is one of the few who can put the pieces back together and teach standing and groundwork techniques together as a comprehensive system, the way it was originally conceived by Jigoro Kano (founder of Judo), and as it was understood by the early Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters. His curriculum at Powersource integrates the best of Judo stand-up with the best of BJJ ground-work.
Andre is a hidden gem for BJJ practitioners who wish to learn more about standing technique and judo practitioners who wish to improve their ground technique. He will accept students with no experience and has a kid's program. Those who are interested in a truly integrated BJJ/Judo approach should consider training with Andre Campos at Powersource."
Guy A. - BJJ Black Belt at Carlson Gracie - Chicago, IL