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Judo Classes That Also Teach Sambo

Sambo is judo's close cousin — a jacket-grappling art from the same family of throws and pins, with leglocks added to the mix. Because the grips, throws and groundwork overlap so heavily, many judoka train sambo alongside the gentle way, and a dojo that offers both opens up a broader submission game and a competitive sambo path. If you love judo's throws, sambo will feel like home. The 47 judo dojos below also show real evidence of teaching sambo — 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 sambo is the reason you're choosing a dojo, confirm it with them before you commit.

All 47 judo dojos that also teach sambo, ranked by rating

  1. Brazilian Vale Tudo — Port St. Lucie, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 366 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 8 member mentions

    “I personally take the Combat Sambo classes, and it has helped me substantially not in just fitness but also in my preparedness for real world self-defense.”

  2. Winter Haven Martial Arts Academy — Winter Haven, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 128 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  3. Silva Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Lewisville, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated

    “This academy has jujitsu classes for adults but also kids classes, as well as other forms of martial arts like sambo and judo as well.”

  4. New Port Richey Judo Jujitsu Dojo — Hudson, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  5. AP Training Center FL — Fort Lauderdale, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions

    “This gym has it all from judo to Jiu Jitsu and even sambo if you are looking to just get/stay in shape or you want to compete in competition there is a level for everyone.”

  6. Raptor Academy of Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Submission Wrestling — State College, PA
    5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  7. Judo Сlub - Dynamo Sports Center — North Miami Beach, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

    “Great coaches, a friendly atmosphere, and top-quality training in Judo, Sambo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”

  8. Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu — Clinton, TN
    5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  9. South Texas Judo — San Antonio, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 2 member mentions

    “As someone who practices and competes in both BJJ and Judo (and now Sambo), I have seen an insane improvement in my grappling game overall.”

  10. Warriors University – Judo & Wrestling Freehold — Freehold, NJ
    5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  11. Valley Judo Institute — Sun Valley, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  12. Platte River Judo — Casper, WY
    5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions

    “The head coach’s foundation in wrestling, jiu-jitsu and sambo enriches his judo instruction, creating a well-rounded and dynamic approach to the art.”

  13. Sambo Fort Worth — Fort Worth, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 5 member mentions

    “Sambo Nation Fort Worth offers an exceptional training environment that has significantly enhanced my fitness and martial arts skills.”

  14. Hayastan MMA Academy — Gardena, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated · 3 member mentions

    “His Submission Grappling is Full of all of the Best Moves from all of the Best Styles Ju Do Ju Jut Su SAMBO Etc.”

  15. Katabami Ju-Jitsu Dojo, School of Martial Arts and Eastern Healing Arts — Omaha, NE
    5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Private lessons Affiliated
  16. Welcome Mat Judo — Kansas City, MO
    5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  17. Kara Judo Sambo BJJ — Katy, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
  18. Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Judo & BJJ — North Port, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  19. EMPIRE MMA — North Hollywood, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons

    “I have had the privilege of training with Sensei Davit for the past 3 years in both Judo and Sambo I cannot recommend him highly enough as a private trainer.”

  20. Kodokan Judo of Central Jersey — Millstone Township, NJ
    5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated

    “Unmatched pedigree across multiple different grappling programs, including Judo, BJJ, wrestling and Sambo.”

  21. Sword Judo Sambo Club — Manalapan Township, NJ
    5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated

    “Real good place for JUDO and Sambo”

  22. Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy — Elizabeth, NJ
    5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions

    “Great school to learn and progress in SAMBO/Judo.”

  23. Greensboro Judo — Greensboro, NC
    5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated · 4 member mentions

    “Judo classes are held on Monday and Wednesday, Sambo on Tuesday and Thursday and Tae Kwon Do on Friday.”

  24. Power of Jiu-jitsu — Ladson, SC
    5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 3 member mentions
  25. Virgil's Judo Club — Indianapolis, IN
    5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Free trial No-gi Affiliated
  26. Yawara Force Judo, Sambo Club — Feasterville-Trevose, PA
    5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Kids & teens

    “Best Judo/Sambo club around”

  27. Kansas Judo — Topeka, KS
    5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Beginners welcome
  28. Sword Judo Sambo Center in Old Bridge — Old Bridge, NJ
    5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated
  29. Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness — Boston, MA
    4.9 ★★★★★ 570 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
  30. OLYMP FIGHT CLUB — Glendale, CA
    4.9 ★★★★★ 128 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons
  31. Generation Judo, Sambo, Kickboxing — Brooklyn, NY
    4.9 ★★★★★ 98 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated
  32. Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo — Staten Island, NY
    4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  33. Cranford JKC-Yonezuka Dojo — Cranford, NJ
    4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 2 member mentions

    “For me, judo and SAMBO have always been more sport than anything.”

  34. Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness — Rochester, NY
    4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  35. Gioe's School of Combat Arts — Niceville, FL
    4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 3 member mentions

    “Since then competed and placed in multiple tournaments, learned plenty of fighting styles such as jiu-jitsu, catch wrestling, judo, muay thai, and sambo.”

  36. Barakah Judo — Tampa, FL
    4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons

    “I’ve been taking Combat Sambo at Barakah Judo and it’s been a great experience.”

  37. Bulldog Judo Academy — Columbia, SC
    4.9 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Beginners welcome No-gi Affiliated
  38. Mid Missouri Judo — Columbia, MO
    4.9 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
  39. IB MMA Mixed Martial Arts — Imperial Beach, CA
    4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
  40. Kenukan Academy 拳友館 — Olathe, KS
    4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews Free trial Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
  41. Gracie Judo Club — Littleton, CO
    4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  42. Adrenaline Martial Arts & Fitness — San Bernardino, CA
    4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

    “Is an excellent place to play Martial Arts, as Judo, Jiu Jitzu, Sambo, an Box”

  43. Kara Judo, Sambo bjj — Houston, TX
    4.6 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Kids & teens · 3 member mentions

    “At KARA MMA Fitness Center you receive personal attention as a student in judo, jujitsu, sambo, boxing or mixed martial arts.”

  44. Arizona Freestyle Judo — Mesa, AZ
    4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
  45. Sambo & Judo School — Staten Island, NY
    4.3 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 8 member mentions

    “I've been learning Judo at Combat Sambo Center in Staten Island, NY for several months now and really happy with this school!”

  46. Central Coast Judo — Pismo Beach, CA
    Not enough Google reviews yet Kids & teens
  47. Glasscore Judo — Glendale, CA
    Not enough Google reviews yet Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated

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