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Judo Classes in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield has 2 judo dojos — including 1 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.
Bakersfield Kodokan Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
Judo dojo Kids & teens Affiliated New expert, high-level coachingrespectful, no-ego dojo
Good to know in Bakersfield
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Bakersfield Kodokan Judo Club.
Kids & teen judo in Bakersfield
This dojo runs kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.
- Bakersfield Kodokan Judo Club ★★★★★ 5 (6)
Judo in Bakersfield: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Bakersfield?
- Most Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Bakersfield dojos list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Bakersfield?
- Yes. Judo welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. Most dojos run dedicated beginner or fundamentals classes. 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 Bakersfield?
- Yes — 1 Bakersfield dojo runs kids' or youth judo. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.