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Judo Classes in Colorado
22 judo dojos across 12 cities in Colorado — including 6 with a free trial, 11 beginner-friendly, and 16 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each dojo runs — or browse the map.
Judo — the gentle way — is an Olympic sport built on throws and groundwork, and Colorado now has dojos for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition (shiai) team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — you bow in and start where you are.
Cities in Colorado
Featured judo dojos in Colorado
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Colorado ranking →
Gracie Judo Club
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Team of volunteers teaching Olympic-style judo and self-defense, with classes for kids and adults.
Denver Judo
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Mile High Judo Club
4.1 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Front Range Judo
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Martial arts studio offering traditional and competitive judo classes for children and adults.
More ways to train in Colorado
- Best judo dojos in Colorado — the state-wide ranking
- Judo for beginners — 11 beginner-friendly dojos in Colorado, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen judo — 16 dojos in Colorado with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 6 dojos in Colorado offer a free trial or intro class
- Browse judo class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, newaza, throws, competition and more
- USA Judo locations in Colorado
Judo programs in Colorado
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Colorado
Most judo dojos are multi-art. Here's what else Colorado dojos teach under the same roof.
Judo in Colorado: common questions
- How many judo dojos are in Colorado?
- Our directory lists 22 judo dojos across 12 cities in Colorado. The cities with the most are Colorado Springs (7), Denver (3), Littleton (3).
- How much does judo cost a month in Colorado?
- Most Colorado dojos don't post prices online. Across judo dojos in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$60 (median around $40). Judo is usually sold as a monthly membership, and it often runs cheap at community, YMCA and nonprofit clubs. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Colorado?
- Yes — 6 dojos in Colorado advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the dojo's site.
- Can beginners and kids train judo in Colorado?
- Absolutely — judo welcomes all levels. 11 Colorado dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 16 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and a good dojo eases you in — you learn to fall safely (ukemi) and go at your own pace.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start judo?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Randori (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good dojo never rushes beginners into it; your first classes focus on ukemi (safe falling), and tapping early keeps groundwork safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace — you bow in, show respect, and all levels are welcome.