Judo Classes in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has 3 judo dojos — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each dojo runs, so you can find your dojo and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
TNT MMA Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Arizona Judo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Cactus Sage School
4.9 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Good to know in Phoenix
1 of the 3 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to TNT MMA Training Center and Cactus Sage School.
Plan your first class
This dojo offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try judo before you commit. Check each dojo's schedule for the current offer.
- TNT MMA Training Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (106)
New to judo?
These dojos are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that randori builds up slowly and you start by learning to fall safely. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- TNT MMA Training Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (106)
- Arizona Judo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (12)
Kids & teen judo in Phoenix
These dojos run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.
- TNT MMA Training Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (106)
- Arizona Judo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (12)
Judo in Phoenix: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Phoenix?
- Most Phoenix dojos don't post prices online. Judo is usually sold as a monthly membership, and it often runs cheap at community and nonprofit clubs. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Phoenix dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 3 dojos in Phoenix advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including TNT MMA Training Center. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Phoenix?
- Yes. Judo welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Phoenix dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Randori (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good dojo never pressures newcomers, and you start by learning ukemi (safe falling) — you bow in, show respect, and all levels are welcome.
- Are there kids' judo classes in Phoenix?
- Yes — 2 Phoenix dojos run kids' or youth judo, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.