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Judo Classes in Gardena, CA
Gardena has 2 judo dojos — including 1 with a free trial 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.
Hayastan MMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Gardena
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Hayastan MMA Academy.
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.
- Hayastan MMA Academy ★★★★★ 5 (17)
Kids & teen judo in Gardena
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.
- Hayastan MMA Academy ★★★★★ 5 (17)
- Yoshida Dojo ★★★★★ 5 (3)
Judo in Gardena: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Gardena?
- Most Gardena 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 Gardena dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 2 dojos in Gardena advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Hayastan MMA Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Gardena?
- 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 Gardena?
- Yes — 2 Gardena dojos run 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.