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Judo Classes in Glendale, CA

Glendale has 5 judo dojos — including 2 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.

5 dojos

OLYMP FIGHT CLUB

4.9 ★★★★★ 128 reviews

1109 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Judo dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Newaza Competition welcoming to beginnersrespectful, no-ego dojostrong technique & fundamentals

Judo club for all ages, combining fitness, self-defense and discipline with instruction by a world champion instructor.

KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

555 Riverdale Dr # C, Glendale, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Judo dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingrespectful, no-ego dojoclean, well-kept mats

Kenam's Judo Club

4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

3710 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA

Judo dojo Kids & teens respectful, no-ego dojo

Gleandale Judo Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

1110 S Glendale Ave d, Glendale, CA

Judo dojo expert, high-level coachingactive competition team

Glasscore Judo

1905 S Victory Blvd #1, Glendale, CA

Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition Affiliated

Good to know in Glendale

1 of the 5 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Glasscore Judo.

Plan your first class

These dojos offer 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.

Free trial & intro classes, dojo by dojo →

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.

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Kids & teen judo in Glendale

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.

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Judo in Glendale: quick answers

How much does judo cost a month in Glendale?
Most Glendale 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 Glendale dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 2 of the 5 dojos in Glendale advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including OLYMP FIGHT CLUB, KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Glendale?
Yes. Judo welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Glendale 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 Glendale?
Yes — 4 Glendale 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.

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