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Judo Classes That Also Teach Aikido

Aikido is a traditional Japanese art of blends, joint locks and throws that shares judo's origins in jujutsu — both use an opponent's own motion and balance against them. A dojo that teaches both offers a softer, flowing counterpart to judo's dynamic randori (sparring), with an emphasis on redirection, ukemi (safe falling) and control rather than competition. It appeals to students drawn to judo's roots and its philosophy of harmony. The 43 judo dojos below also show real evidence of teaching aikido — from the dojo's own site or from members' reviews — ranked by rating, with the member mentions shown as proof.

Related guide: how the two closest grappling arts compare — Judo vs BJJ.

The arts a dojo teaches come from its own website, its Google business categories, and members' reviews. Programs change; if training aikido is the reason you're choosing a dojo, confirm it with them before you commit.

All 43 judo dojos that also teach aikido, ranked by rating

  1. Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu — Philadelphia, PA
    5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews Beginners welcome No-gi Private lessons

    “There is judo, wrestling, aikido, knife and stick fighting, and practical self-defense techniques.”

  2. Silva Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Lewisville, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  3. Raptor Academy of Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Submission Wrestling — State College, PA
    5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  4. Wall 2 Wall Martial Arts — Fredericksburg, VA
    5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews Kids & teens
  5. 510 Judo — San Leandro, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  6. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington: Carter’s Academy — Lexington, SC
    5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated · 2 member mentions

    “Not only am I taking the women’s program, I have also moved on to Aikido and Gracie Combatives in the group classes.”

  7. Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Somerville Boston — Somerville, MA
    5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
  8. Kim's Martial Arts & Fitness — Pittsburgh, PA
    5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
  9. Japanese Martial Arts Academy, LLC — Plymouth, MI
    5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 6 member mentions

    “My daughter 5years old has opportunities to try Karate and Aikido classes.”

  10. Charleston Self Defense - West Ashley — Charleston, SC
    5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens

    “Judo, Jui Jitsu, Karate, Boxing, Aikido.”

  11. Samurai Academy — Fullerton, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
  12. Kuma Judo — Florence, MA
    5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  13. Katabami Ju-Jitsu Dojo, School of Martial Arts and Eastern Healing Arts — Omaha, NE
    5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Private lessons Affiliated
  14. NOSA DOJO - New Orleans Shotokan Academy — New Orleans, LA
    5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens

    “My father has been a member for almost 10 years and has also begun taking part in the Judo and Aikido classes.”

  15. Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Judo & BJJ — North Port, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  16. Greater Detroit Budojuku (Judo / Aikido) — Westland, MI
    5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Kids & teens · 5 member mentions

    “I highly recommend this Aikido dojo for both of beginners and skilled people.”

  17. Aikido Kihara-Judo K Geis — Houston, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews · 6 member mentions

    “If you are interested in learning Judo, Aikido, or Jyodo in Houston, this is the place to go.”

  18. Greensboro Judo — Greensboro, NC
    5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
  19. Metro Orlando Judo Kai — Orlando, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
  20. Yoseikan Aikido & Judo — Torrance, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated

    “Clear lineage to founders of Judo and Aikido.”

  21. Watanabe Judo and Aikido — Valhalla, NY
    5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  22. TNT MMA Training Center — Phoenix, AZ
    4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  23. Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo — Staten Island, NY
    4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  24. Kokushi Budo Institute — New York, NY
    4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions

    “From the kids classes to the advanced adult judo classes, the aikido and karate are all tailored to make you better!”

  25. A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation — Miami, FL
    4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews Kids & teens
  26. Cohen Brothers Judo Wrestling — Vernon Hills, IL
    4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons
  27. The Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Southern Maryland — White Plains, MD
    4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  28. SHOSHINKAN - Las Vegas Martial Arts — Las Vegas, NV
    4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Free trial Kids & teens · 11 member mentions

    “This art form (Aikido) is unique, as it focuses less on an attack and more on safer ways to redirect the opponent's motion.”

  29. Tatsumaki Tactical Jujutsu — St. Petersburg, FL
    4.9 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons
  30. Cactus Sage School — Phoenix, AZ
    4.9 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Affiliated
  31. Charleston Self-Defense Academy & Martial Arts — North Charleston, SC
    4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  32. Kodokan Judo & JiuJitsu of Cape Coral — Cape Coral, FL
    4.8 ★★★★★ 43 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  33. Martial Arts Training Service — Naperville, IL
    4.8 ★★★★★ 23 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 15 member mentions

    “As the parent of a young woman who has practiced Aikido at this dojo for 15 years, since she was 8, I can recommend it without reservation.”

  34. Sooner Judo Club of Norman — Norman, OK
    4.7 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

    “The instructors are very knowledgeable, not just in judo but also aikido, taekwondo, and weapons.”

  35. Fort Collins Judo at Aikido of Fort Collins — Fort Collins, CO
    4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Kids & teens

    “Tuesday and Thursday are Aikido.”

  36. Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association — Wilmington, DE
    4.6 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
  37. Windsong Dojo — Oklahoma City, OK
    4.5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens

    “Just started taking classes here for Aikido.”

  38. Southeast Martial Arts Academy — Port St. Lucie, FL
    4.4 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 2 member mentions

    “With the Shisei Ryu method I was able to learn a pretty sharp martial art which combines karate, judo, aikido, iaido and kendo, yes, 5, everything in one school and in one method.”

  39. Kin-Tora Martial Arts and Fitness Center — Buffalo, NY
    4.2 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons · 4 member mentions

    “I take aikido at Kin-Tora and it has made Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays the best days of my week.”

  40. Central Coast Judo — Pismo Beach, CA
    Not enough Google reviews yet Kids & teens
  41. Sakuru Judo — Indianapolis, IN
    Not enough Google reviews yet Kids & teens Affiliated
  42. Shodo Taichi — Oklahoma City, OK
    Not enough Google reviews yet
  43. Zentai Judo Jujitsu Dojo — Los Altos, CA
    Not enough Google reviews yet Kids & teens

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