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Judo Classes in Riverside, CA
Riverside 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.
Carlson Gracie Riverside
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
Riverside Youth Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Riverside
2 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 Riverside Youth Judo Club.
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.
- Riverside Youth Judo Club ★★★★★ 5 (22)
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.
- Carlson Gracie Riverside ★★★★★ 4.8 (34)
- Riverside Youth Judo Club ★★★★★ 5 (22)
Kids & teen judo in Riverside
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.
- Carlson Gracie Riverside ★★★★★ 4.8 (34)
- Riverside Youth Judo Club ★★★★★ 5 (22)
Judo in Riverside: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Riverside?
- A few Riverside dojos list a membership around $40/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the dojo's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Riverside dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 3 dojos in Riverside advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Riverside Youth Judo Club. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Riverside?
- 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 Riverside 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 Riverside?
- Yes — 2 Riverside 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.