Home › California › Upland
Judo Classes in Upland, CA
Upland has 1 judo dojo — including 1 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 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.
UCS - University of Combat Sports, Carlson Gracie Claremont
5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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.
New to judo?
This dojo is 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.
Kids & teen judo in Upland
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.
Judo in Upland: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Upland?
- Most Upland 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 Upland dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 1 dojo in Upland advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including UCS - University of Combat Sports, Carlson Gracie Claremont. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Upland?
- Yes. Judo welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Upland dojo is 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 Upland?
- Yes — 1 Upland 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.