Four years later, faced with an acute shortage of space, the club moved to its present location at 15351 Livernois . One half block from the city's major freeway, the dojo has a 400-car parking lot at the rear of the building, solving one of the major problems of the past. Like most coaches, he presses hard to develop champions but never at the expense of the well-rounded judoka. Osako takes great pride in the caliber of his Brown Belt referees. The Booster Club, patterned after Chicago's Uptown Dojo Boosters, holds dances, sells hot dogs and soft drinks at the dojo and does the clerical work of the club.
All revenue derived from their activity goes to the betterment of junior judo activity at the club.
After 15 years and four locations, the DJC has settled in what they consider their permanent home. The club has purchased the building and future plans call for expanded locker room, a fully equipped kitchen, tiling of the men's and women's shower and steam rooms, new lighting, expanded lounge and office space and a face lifting for the front of the building. The club is a Michigan non-profit corporation with all officers serving without compensation. Black Belts and club officers are exempt from dues. Operation of the club is vested in the elected officers and general members who hold monthly business meetings at the club.