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Judo Classes That Also Teach Self-Defense

Self-defense classes turn judo's core skills — off-balancing, throws, pins and control — into practical, real-world protection, usually with less emphasis on sport rules and more on escaping and staying safe. Because judo is one of the most effective ways to handle a bigger, stronger attacker, a dojo that frames it for self-defense is a natural fit — and a common reason families and beginners choose the gentle way in the first place. The 442 judo dojos below also show real evidence of teaching self-defense — from the dojo's own site or from members' reviews — ranked by rating, with the member mentions shown as proof.

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

All 442 judo dojos that also teach self-defense, ranked by rating

Brazilian Vale Tudo — Port St. Lucie, FL
5 ★★★★★ 366 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 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.”
Quintella MMA — Milmont Park, PA
5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Legacy Martial Arts Academy — Hamilton, OH
5 ★★★★★ 222 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 5 member mentions
“Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, compete, or simply challenge yourself, Legacy has everything you could ask for in a martial arts academy.”
Supermaster Kim Taekwondo & Judo — Cumming, GA
5 ★★★★★ 203 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“They not only teach the self defence, physical health but also the life values like discipline, kindness and how to respect each other.”
Grappler Station — St Paul, MN
5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Ivy League Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo — Princeton, FL
5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy — Denver, CO
5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated · 4 member mentions
“Coaches are teaching respect, discipline, managing emotions, accountability, healthy competition, self-defense, and physical safety (ex: how to fall safely).”
Winter Haven Martial Arts Academy — Winter Haven, FL
5 ★★★★★ 128 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“It's a lot of fun for the kids while also teaching them self defense and self control.”
Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Toledo, OH
5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 3 member mentions
“Look no further for high-quality martial arts suitable for competition, self-defense, or pure fitness in a clean facility.”
Carlson Gracie NKY - Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Judo, & Muay Thai — Newport, KY
5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons
“Highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn self defense or to simply get a great workout in.”
Milestone Martial Arts — Las Vegas, NV
5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
“Great for the entire family to learn MMA, self defense, discipline, and to get in shape.”
Judo Sports Long Island — Bethpage, NY
5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
“I’m really optimistic this will give him a great workout, help him build confidence, and teach him some excellent self defense skills.”
Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu — Philadelphia, PA
5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews Beginners welcome No-gi Private lessons · 5 member mentions
“In those years I also took part in his lessons of MMA and self-defence and that was a great experience.”
Bushido USA Dojo — Raleigh, NC
5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 7 member mentions
“I visited Bushido Dojo when I took a women's self-defense class here with some classmates and had an amazing experience!”
Absolute MMA — West Jordan, UT
5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 2 member mentions
3 Embers Grappling Academy — McKinney, TX
5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
UCS - University of Combat Sports, Carlson Gracie Claremont — Upland, CA
5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“If you’re interested in martial arts either for fitness, self defense, or just to push your limits, then the University of Combat Sports is the gym for you.”
Scholars Academy — Brentwood, CA
5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Scholars Academy is the best family mindset environment and our daughter has learned a lot about self defense, confidence, and determination!”
Americana Jiu Jitsu Collective — Yucca Valley, CA
5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Mastery Jiu-Jitsu — Leesburg, VA
5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated · 10 member mentions
“What sets this school apart is its strong emphasis on real self-defense—not just sport—and the culture of respect, discipline, and confidence they instill, especially in kids.”
Renzo Gracie Jiujitsu Lakeway — Lakeway, TX
5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 3 member mentions
“If you’re looking for your kid(s) to exercise, receive verbal and visual instructions, and learn self defense look no further.”
North Jersey Judo — Pompton Lakes, NJ
5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“They're learning effective self-defense techniques, improving their physical fitness, and having a lot of fun in the process.”
SAN JOSE JUDO ACADEMY — San Jose, CA
5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“Not only does he learn Judo and self-defense skills, he practices his agility and stamina via the warm up, drills, and games.”
Cruvinel Brothers Academy — Stratford, CT
5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“Also a great place to get in shape and learn self defense and competitive martial arts.”
Fusion Grappling Club — Beaufort, SC
5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“I’ve gained so much confidence in my self-defense skills since going there.”
Levitate Jiu Jitsu — Amherst, OH
5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 2 member mentions
“Highly recommend for staying in shape learning self defense and amazing skills”
Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy Quincy, IL — Quincy, IL
5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Silva Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Lewisville, TX
5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“Our kids have been taking classes for three years now, and I recently joined the womens self-defense program.”
Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC — Long Island City, NY
5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 9 member mentions
“If you are looking to get in shape, continue martial arts, learn self defense or just want to find out what BJJ is about, this is the place to go.”
Camal and Cruz Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Totowa, NJ
5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Perfect place to learn for self defense and even compete.”
Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Honolulu, HI
5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
New Port Richey Judo Jujitsu Dojo — Hudson, FL
5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“Whether you're looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or simply enjoy the art of Judo, this dojo is a fantastic choice.”
ITC New York - Muay Thai & Judo — Astoria, NY
5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Park's Yong-In Martial Arts — O'Fallon, IL
5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews Kids & teens
“He has learned things you would expect from Tae Kwon Do- how to do different kicks including a Tornado kick, complicated forms, self-defense, how to spar, and how to break boards.”
LP MMA & Lugo Wrestling Club — Hallandale Beach, FL
5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“He is extremely clear and patient in his teaching of women's self defense.”
AP Training Center FL — Fort Lauderdale, FL
5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn Judo, learn a self defense platform, get into shape.”
Brooklyn Strong Gym - Muay Thai - Judo - Self Defense - Mixed Martial Arts — Brooklyn, NY
5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 4 member mentions
“Every child and adult should be able to protect themselves (and their family) so self defense is a must.”
Studio 360 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Thai Boxing/Judo/Self-Defense — Williamsburg, VA
5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“I've been taking Self Defense classes here for a few weeks now and absolutely love it.”
Boise Combat Sports — Boise, ID
5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 4 member mentions
“Truly the best Martial Arts academy for Self Defense, High grade competition skills in both JiuJitsu/Kickboxing and Judo, and personal development.”
Infinity Jiu-jitsu and Judo — Timonium, MD
5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Bushido Martial Arts Academy — Arlington, TX
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 7 member mentions
“We learn not only Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai, but practical uses for self-defense in a potentially life-threatening scenario.”
First Battalion MMA and Fitness — Lynbrook, NY
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“This gym can help anyone reach their physical fitness goals, whether that be to get in shape, learn self defense, or train for a competition.”
Japanese American Budokan — New York, NY
5 ★★★★★ 54 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 5 member mentions
“Great for kids who need to vent out stress and stay healthy; it comes with training inner strength for self control and self defense.”
El Idrissi Strength Dojo — Philadelphia, PA
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“Come here if you want to see a huge improvement in your judo, want to learn self defense, or hoping to get in shape!”
New Wave Jiu Jitsu — Indianapolis, IN
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Whether you're looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or dive into the world of competitive BJJ, New Wave Jiu-Jitsu in Indianapolis offers a fantastic training experience.”
Arashi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — San Diego, CA
5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Japanese Martial Arts Center — Ann Arbor, MI
5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Raptor Academy of Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Submission Wrestling — State College, PA
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Team ConneXions Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Baltimore, MD
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“And if you just looking to start he’ll teach you the basics needed for the future be it in competition or self defense or just working out to get in shape!”
Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu — Pleasanton, CA
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“Judo is one of the best all around sports that teaches balance, coordination and self defence.”
Team JJT Martial Arts — Marietta, GA
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Wall 2 Wall Martial Arts — Fredericksburg, VA
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews Kids & teens
Louisiana Judo. Louisiana Muay Thai — Broussard, LA
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 5 member mentions
“Such a great place valuable skills for self defense and Matt the owner has the most impressive fight intelligence and ready to teach anyone.”
Innovative Martial Arts — Rocklin, CA
5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
Northeastern Ju Jitsu — Swoyersville, PA
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“NEJJ is a great gym that covers most aspects of martial arts from self defense to competition level techniques.”
Misfits Grappling Club — Sioux Falls, SD
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
OM Brazilian Jiu JItsu & Judo — Northport, NY
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
510 Judo — San Leandro, CA
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
7N7 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo Academy — Oceanside, CA
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington: Carter’s Academy — Lexington, SC
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated · 5 member mentions
“The Women's Empowered program is a supportive, safe space for women to learn practical self-defense with an amazing group of people.”
The Mount BJJ & MMA - Mount Airy — Mt Airy, MD
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 5 member mentions
“I LOVE that every month Laura Eyler (black belt) provides a women-only self-defense seminar FREE OF CHARGE to the community.”
ENSO JIU JITSU PORTLAND — Portland, OR
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
Blue Springs Jiu-Jitsu — Blue Springs, MO
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Free trial Kids & teens No-gi
Jacksonville Judo Training Center — Jacksonville, FL
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“My daughter made new friends, is learning real effective self defense, and is getting exercise in all at the same time.”
Myrtle Beach BJJ & Judo — Murrells Inlet, SC
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“Whether you are looking to compete in martial arts, gain self defense knowledge or just a place to workout, I highly recommend MB bjj and judo.”
Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Somerville Boston — Somerville, MA
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 5 member mentions
“The class is not only about the body it’s also about the mind too In this class you will learn self defense, patience , focus and flexibility….”
TEXAS TOP TEAM , martial arts school , Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Judo, Kids Fitness — Round Rock, TX
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Marcos and his team dedicates their time and knowledge with practitioners and families in their journey of Jiu jitsu and self defense.”
Grappling University Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo — Clifton, NJ
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“If you’re looking for self-defense or to improve your health Jiu Jitsu is a great martial art to explore.”
EDGE Training Center — Hayward, CA
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Jefferson City Judo Club & Jujitsu — Jefferson City, MO
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews Kids & teens
“The club has even hosted a nonprofit that I am a part of, combat boots and high heels, teaching self-defense.”
Judo Center of Lancaster — Lancaster, PA
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 6 member mentions
“:) :) Great place for people of any age interested in trying out judo/ jiu jitsu for basic self defense or sport competitions.”
South Bend Judo Club — South Bend, IN
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews Kids & teens
“Great for self defense, sport, and staying in shape.”
SPARTAK Atlanta - Judo, Bjj, and Fitness — Johns Creek, GA
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
American Vintage Society — Buda, TX
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“Whether you're aiming to improve your fitness, learn self-defense techniques, or compete at a higher level, American Vintage Society has something to offer for everyone.”
Kokushi Midwest Judo — Champaign, IL
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Panthers Judo & self defense — Whitney, TX
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“I highly recommend anyone interested in learning Judo or self-defense work with him!”
Shimeru Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club — Lake Elsinore, CA
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
Chute Boxe Luis Azeredo - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Muay Thai / MMA / Wrestling /Judo — Union City, NJ
5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“No matter the goal this is the best environment to learn self defense, get in shape, and compete if you wish but no pressure.”
HOLY GROUND KICKBOXING, JUDO & MMA FOR CHRIST — Vineland, NJ
5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Free trial Kids & teens · 4 member mentions
“Christian based mixed martial arts, promoting superior self defense skills and a healthy lifestyle giving all glory to God.”
Hoteikan Dojo — Brooklyn, NY
5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 4 member mentions
“A great self-defense school with practical lessons and skills against common attacks in the real world.”
Park's Martial Arts Academy — Billings, MT
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons
“He loves going, he is home schooled so this is a great place just to be around others & learn self defense!”
7 Spears Jiu Jitsu and Judo Poway — Poway, CA
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
KaizenKan Judo — San Rafael, CA
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Kim's Martial Arts & Fitness — Pittsburgh, PA
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
Rocklin Judo — Rocklin, CA
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“Great opportunities for competition, as well as the practical self-defense side of the arts.”
American Judo-Hapkido Institute — Morgantown, WV
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 4 member mentions
“Amazing students and staff, a variety of Hapkido and Sinmoo Yu Sool Kwan makes for an explosive art to be learned for self defense!”
American School of Karate & Judo on Industrial — Omaha, NE
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews Kids & teens
“He is active, safe and learns self-defense, respect and discipline.”
Driftless Academy: Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Womens' Jiujitsu, Judo and Wrestling — La Crosse, WI
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
Pan-Afrikan Grappling and Judo — DeSoto, TX
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews Kids & teens · 4 member mentions
“Sensei Shabazz creates a welcoming and family-oriented environment, enriching not only our Judo and self defense skills but also keeping us connected to our culture.”
Ground level fitness — Murfreesboro, TN
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“Regardless of one’s goals for studying the martial arts: learn self defense, get in shape, compete - Ground Level BJJ has it all and more.”
Iron Forged Martial Arts — Colorado Springs, CO
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“It is primarily a self defense course and pulls on a variety of martial arts styles.”
Japanese Martial Arts Academy, LLC — Plymouth, MI
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu — Clinton, TN
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated · 4 member mentions
“The BJJ instruction is grounded solidly in the fundamentals of both self defense and competition depending on what you want to train on.”
Next Level - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, & Boxing — Valley Park, MO
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“Get them in to learn self defense, gain confidence, self discipline, make new friends and have fun all at the same time.”
South Texas Judo — San Antonio, TX
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 3 member mentions
“Whether you want to train for self defense or just overall general health this is the place to do so.”
The Arena Combat Academy - BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Kids BJJ, Judo, Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu — Ada, OK
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“If you looking for a place you can train really hard at or just a place you can train to learn self defense or meet new people with common interest, this is your place!”
Wolves Judo Academy Kids — Chicago, IL
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Kids & teens
“With a focus on fitness, coordination, and self-defense, children gain valuable skills that will benefit them both on and off the mat.”
Carmel Judo — Indianapolis, IN
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“Whether you are actively competing or learning a new hobby / self defense they have it all for you.”
Elite Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Pocatello, ID
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
EP Martial Arts — East Providence, RI
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 4 member mentions
“Every class is both challenging and fun and whether you're interested in self-defense for real life scenarios of for sport, you can learn a ton here.”
Harai Judo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Dojo — Yelm, WA
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
“Amazing place to learn self defense for the real world.”
Warriors University – Judo & Wrestling Freehold — Freehold, NJ
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Legacy Boxing and Combat Sports Academy — State College, PA
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
Randori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Moreno Valley — Moreno Valley, CA
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Whether you are looking to compete in tournaments or learn self defense, this is a great place to train.”
Top Judo — Mountain View, CA
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
“Whether you want to learn self defense, or just to get healthy and be in shape.”
FUJI Martial Arts Jiu-Jitsu & Judo Woburn — Woburn, MA
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda — Alameda, CA
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 5 member mentions
“I’ve been doing jiujitsu for about 5 months and it’s great it’s a great way to take your kids off electronics and also a great way to teach your kids self defense.”
Kaizen Jiu Jitsu — San Marcos, TX
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“Huge bonus is I'm losing weight and learning self defense techniques.”
San Diego Judo and Jiu Jitsu — Poway, CA
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
66 JIU-JITSU — Flagstaff, AZ
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 3 member mentions
“As an added plus, there is an emphasis on realistic self-defense for beginners and a padded wall to practice on.”
Cahill's Judo Academy — San Bruno, CA
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Dalton Combatives - American Jiu Jitsu / Judo / Kickboxing / Muay Thai — Dalton, GA
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
“Whether you're a kid or an adult of any age, Agoge will keep you fit while teaching you a practical skill for self defense or competition.”
Karate & Judo 4 Kids & Family at Fitness CF — St Cloud, FL
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Kids & teens No-gi · 8 member mentions
“There is always a valuable life lesson to learn from his classes for the kids beyond instilling the discipline/respect and teaching the kids martial arts & self defense.”
Wall To Wall Martial Arts — Denham Springs, LA
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
“They teach actual self defense and it's not just for show the way others are.”
Bridgetown Judo — Portland, OR
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Great genuine people teaching real self defense.”
Cary Judo Club — Raleigh, NC
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
“Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or compete, Cary Judo offers top-notch training and a strong sense of community.”
Charleston Self Defense - West Ashley — Charleston, SC
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 7 member mentions
“Absolutely love Charleston Selfdefense Martial Arts Studio!”
Hollywood Judo Dojo — Los Angeles, CA
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
“I recommend this place to anyone looking to stay fit and learn practicle self defense.”
Kokushi kai Judo Academy — Fair Lawn, NJ
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
RMNU Rockton Judo & Jiu Jitsu Academy — Rockton, IL
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Kids & teens
“They are learning self defense, discipline, and the first levels of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
CJ Judo — San Jose, CA
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
“Whether your goal is self-defense or competition, CJ Judo will prepare you for either.”
R&D Academy of Self Defense (Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu WSNC & Nito Judo Club) — Winston-Salem, NC
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 3 member mentions
“My buddy and I came to visit for the weekend and attended a no-gi class, a self-defense class, & open mat at R & D academy.”
Brooklyn Judo Academy — Brooklyn, NY
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
Houston Judo Academy — Houston, TX
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
Jason Morris Judo Center — Scotia, NY
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
RDA Fitness & MMA — San Antonio, TX
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Riverside Youth Judo Club — Riverside, CA
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“With affordable tuition fees, the club makes it accessible for children to learn self-defense, build confidence, compete, or simply enjoy the sport for fun.”
Rigan Machado Jiu jitsu of Northern Colorado — Greeley, CO
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“This place is great for anyone, both adults and kids alike, to learn self defense and build confidence.”
Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center Sachem Farmingville ‍ ‍ ‍ — Farmingville, NY
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Kids & teens · 4 member mentions
“MY OLDER DAUGHTER STARTED THERE THREE YEARS AGO TO HELP HER SOME BEHAVOIR ISSUES, SINCE THEN SHE HAS LEARNED NOT ONLY SELF DEFENSE BUT RESPECT, SELF WORTH, PATIENCE AND HONOR.”
Emerald City Judo — Redmond, WA
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
HIGH HAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU — South Burlington, VT
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
IPPON Martial Arts — Northville, MI
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
Samurai Academy — Fullerton, CA
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons · 5 member mentions
“Some travel from a ways away because this few places teach Judo in the traditional way, including the self-defense and cultural aspects (most just teach to the Olympic sport).”
Seijuku Dan Judo — Sanford, NC
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
Sioux Falls Hapkido And Judo Club — Sioux Falls, SD
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons · 4 member mentions
“When we were looking around for a sport for our daughter we wanted something that was going to teach her self defense without hitting and kicking.”
Subforce JUDO Club — Lyndhurst, NJ
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
“Whether you’re looking to learn self-defense, compete, or just stay active, this is the place to be.”
Judo Ju-jitsu Madison — Madison, WI
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated · 4 member mentions
“Whether you are looking for self-defense, competition training, fitness, or personal growth, this is the place to be.”
Art of Takedowns - Judo & Grappling Academy — Escondido, CA
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
Discover Judo — Rancho Cucamonga, CA
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Free trial Kids & teens · 3 member mentions
“Discover Judo offers a wonderful opportunity for developing character, getting in shape and learning self defense.”
Kuma Judo — Florence, MA
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Middle Ground Martial Arts — Harrisonburg, VA
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
Sambo Fort Worth — Fort Worth, TX
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
“Great place to learn self defense and challenge your physical and tactical abilities!”
Team Haas Judo Jiu-Jitsu — Round Rock, TX
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated · 5 member mentions
“Also the teaching style Sensei implements in class is very engaging, making the techniques make sense and seem applicable to a self defense situation.”
Enduro Jiu-jitsu — Madison, WI
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Beginners welcome · 2 member mentions
“Whether you want to learn self-defense, hang out with an awesome group of people, or just get a great workout in- this is the place.”
Katabami Ju-Jitsu Dojo, School of Martial Arts and Eastern Healing Arts — Omaha, NE
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Private lessons Affiliated · 5 member mentions
“Whether you are new to martial arts and want to learn the basics of self defense and discipline or if you have trained in other arts before, you will not be disappointed.”
NOSA DOJO - New Orleans Shotokan Academy — New Orleans, LA
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Welcome Mat Judo — Kansas City, MO
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“Awesome place to learn self defense and build life long friendships!”
219 Submission Academy — Crown Point, IN
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
Foxboro Judo — Foxborough, MA
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Free trial Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
Heights Judo Academy — New York, NY
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Beginners welcome Affiliated
Judo Kai of Fairfield — Fairfield, NJ
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“So if you’re just looking for a good workout, learning self defense or compete - this place is for you.”
Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Judo & BJJ — North Port, FL
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
The Grappler's Cove — Lawton, OK
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Chandler Judo Academy — Fort Worth, TX
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
JS Martial Arts — Schaumburg, IL
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
“Teaches self defense techniques, falling techniques in way kids gets attracted and shows interest.”
Judo Sport Academy — Jacksonville, FL
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“Great schol for children and adults class for training judo and cuban self defense judo kickboxing.”
Mountain West Grappling — Spanish Fork, UT
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Private lessons Affiliated
“If you really want to learn great self defense from standing to clinching to takedowns and submissions on the ground then this might be a good fit for you.”
Muscles Unlimited Legacy Foundation Judo — Revere, MA
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“My kids truly enjoy the judo classes—they are learning self-defense while also building confidence and discipline.”
OSA Martial Arts-Manassas — Manassas, VA
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
Powersource Martial Arts — Homewood, IL
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
Shojin Judo — Southfield, MI
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts — South Elgin, IL
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Suncoast Warriors Judo Team — Port St. Lucie, FL
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Kids & teens
Total Form Fitness Judo — White Plains, NY
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 2 member mentions
“There is a mix of stand up and ground work in the curriculum, and many of the moves are shown/discussed from a self defense standpoint.”
Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo — Venice, FL
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Kids & teens
“In addition to the pleasant experience we had, it will be great for discipline and self-defense.”
American Academy of Martial Arts and Judan Judo — Toledo, OH
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
Bronx Judo and Martial Arts — Bronx, NY
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
“An incredible place to learn self defense as well as get a work out to keep in shape.”
HTX Judo — Katy, TX
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews Kids & teens
“What I value most is the live sparring (randori) — it builds real muscle memory and practical self-defense skills that actually work.”
Aikido Kihara-Judo K Geis — Houston, TX
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
“I highly recommend this place for people of all ages who would like to learn self defense.”
Arizona Judo Academy — Phoenix, AZ
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Baragua Judo Kai — Miami, FL
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Jason Morris Judo Center Beaufort — Beaufort, SC
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Judo@The MOUNT — Mt Airy, MD
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“He provides informative judo instruction for all ages, skill levels, and fitness goals (competitive or self defense).”
Kraken Jiu Jitsu - Ardmore OK — Ardmore, OK
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“In 2020 I started training Jujitsu for fun and self defense.”
Memento Mori BJJ & Judo — Feeding Hills, MA
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Kids & teens
“The best place for self-defense perfect for both adults and kids!”
Sempai Judo Academy — La Vista, NE
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
“It's a great place for kids and adults to get fit, learn some practical self-defense, and make friends.”
Shogun JUDO BJJ — Mesa, AZ
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Marin Judo Academy — San Rafael, CA
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Migoto Judo Dojo — Chula Vista, CA
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Sacramento Judo Club — Sacramento, CA
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
Santa Maria Taekwondo & Santa Maria Judo — Orcutt, CA
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Kids & teens
“Best place to learn self defense & discipline .”
Williston Taekwondo-Judo Academy — Williston, ND
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Kids & teens
“Its a great place for any kid to learn self defense the instructors are great with kids and others that go”
Boca School of Ju Jutsu and Judo — Boca Raton, FL
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome No-gi Affiliated
“It’s real-world self defense built for the street.”
Missoula Judo and Danzan Ryu Missoula — Missoula, MT
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 4 member mentions
“I attended 1 session of the Women’s self defense class and came away with several useable tools (which hopefully, I never have to use).”
OSA Martial Arts-Fairfax City — Fairfax, VA
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
Pensacola Judo Training Center — Pensacola, FL
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
Platte Valley Martial Arts — Saratoga, WY
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
Ronin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy — Orland Park, IL
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“You can not only improve your self defense, physical strength and flexibility but also learn valuable life skills like discipline and perseverance.”
Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy — Elizabeth, NJ
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“The instructors are incredibly skilled and patient, creating a fun and safe environment for children to learn discipline, self-defense, and confidence.”
Dale City Woodbridge Judo @ Trident Academy of Martial Arts — Woodbridge, VA
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Kids & teens
Des Moines Judo & Sambo Academy — Urbandale, IA
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“We were looking for our child to learn self defense and discipline.”
Integrity Kombative Arts — Highspire, PA
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Kids & teens No-gi · 2 member mentions
“If you're looking for a reliable and practical system of self-defense, I highly recommend this school!”
Power of Jiu-jitsu — Ladson, SC
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Seni Judo Club — Brimfield, MA
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“Great judo instruction for self defense, competition, or personal growth.”
CMAC Judo — Cumming, GA
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
“Get in shape and learn self defense/competition training HERE!”
Light Work Jiu Jitsu — Poughkeepsie, NY
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
“I do weekly pop up training in BJJ for women’s self defense classes.”
Main Line Judo — Bryn Mawr, PA
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Free trial Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated · 3 member mentions
“-Great self defense training for my tween and teenage girls.”
NGMA Judo JuJitsu SelfDefense Holliston — Holliston, MA
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Kids & teens
“I take self defense classes with Sensei Barre he is great.”
Smithtown Judo Club — Smithtown, NY
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Virgil's Judo Club — Indianapolis, IN
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Free trial No-gi Affiliated
“) Whether you're interested in Judo for self-defense or just as an artform, this is the place for you.”
Waco Judo — Hewitt, TX
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Growth Combat Sports — Williamsport, PA
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Metro Orlando Judo Kai — Orlando, FL
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
Oak Lawn Park District Judo Club — Oak Lawn, IL
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Kids & teens
“Judo is purely self defense and even years after I left my training I found that I could instinctually defend myself.”
Yungwirth Judo Academy — Mooresville, NC
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
Bakersfield Kodokan Judo Club — Bakersfield, CA
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
BC Martial Arts — Groton, CT
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“So if by any means, if you have somewhat of an open mind about being taught self defense, I highly encourage you to give this place a shot and start your membership today.”
Carmel Judo Bloomfield — Bloomfield, IN
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
Dutch Muay Thai Kickboxing & Judo-Jitsu at Fitness CF of St. Cloud & Dr.Phillips, FL — St Cloud, FL
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons
Kanokoshi Judo Center — Harrisburg, PA
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews Kids & teens No-gi
“If your interest is in self defense, MMA, competition Judo, or simply getting a good grappling workout, I highly recommend attending one of the classes.”
Kenshu Kai Judo — Houston, TX
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews Affiliated
Kim's Martial Arts Academy/Tae Kwon Do, Judo — Memphis, TN
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews Free trial Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
“They also teach Kids, the Kids class are a lot more lax than the adult class, so don't let that put you off if your'e a young adult looking to learn self defense.”
Pocono Mountain Judo Club — Stroudsburg, PA
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
Reno Judo Club — Reno, NV
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Bulldog Judo Academy (Gilbert) — Gilbert, SC
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
“If learning martial arts for yourself or getting your kids involved for self defense or a competitive sport great place to look into”
Jin Judo — Ludlow, KY
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
Kaizen Judo Academy — Redmond, WA
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Kids & teens
Karate, Judo, Muay Thai & Self-Defense Seal 4 Teens & Adults at Fitness CF of Dr.Phillips, FL — Orlando, FL
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Kids & teens
Kazoku Judo Club — Yelm, WA
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Kids & teens
Marshall Judo & Jiu Jitsu — Marshall, MI
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Kids & teens
“) teaches them not only self-defense, but respect, discipline and skills that will last a lifetime.”
Roanoke Judo Club — Vinton, VA
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
Toshi Budokai Judo Club — Braintree, MA
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
Black Belt School of Judo — Purvis, MS
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
“If you like to compete , work out & get in shape, need self defense , or earn a black belt in the number one Martial Art in the world , this is for you!”
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes in Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley — Poughkeepsie, NY
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
Godai Judo — Grand Rapids, MI
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews Kids & teens
“Either for competition or self defense, you will find that the only one who is testing you is yourself.”
South Bay Judo — Torrance, CA
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews Kids & teens
Yoseikan Aikido & Judo — Torrance, CA
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
“Place to learn meditation, self defense, self confidence and bring out the best version of yourself.”
Yu's Academy of Judo Taekwondo — Canton, CT
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Charlottesville Judo Academy — Charlottesville, VA
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Kids & teens
“Judo offers a lifelong path to fitness, competition, self-defense, and personal growth.”
Kansas Judo — Topeka, KS
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Beginners welcome
Los Angeles Judo Club - OC — Buena Park, CA
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“The instructors are not only skilled in teaching effective self-defense, but they also genuinely care about each student’s growth and confidence.”
Mahopac Judo & Ju-Jutsu club — Mahopac, NY
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Free trial Affiliated
Ojukan Judo Club — Hillsboro, OR
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Affiliated
“Come and learn up-to-date Judo for competition, self-defense and personal physical fitness.”
Sioux City Judo Club — Sioux City, IA
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
Southwestern Pennsylvania Judo — Carmichaels, PA
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
Twin cities judo — Minneapolis, MN
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Kids & teens
Ulster Budokai Inc — Kingston, NY
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
DDD Judo — Grandview, MO
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Kids & teens
Judokan Dojo - St. Thomas The Apostle Parish Center — Peabody, MA
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
Keene YMCA Judo Club — Keene, NH
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
Murty's Judo Center, LLC — Scranton, PA
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Kids & teens
“Great place to learn Judo and self defense for kids and adults!”
Roughrider Judo Club — Dickinson, ND
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
“Judo, the most affordable (side eyeing bjj😒) and useful self defense art currently available.”
Southside Judo & Jujitsu — Tulsa, OK
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“He has over 50 years of experience and an unparalleled knowledge of the practical effective use of Judo for self-defense.”
Taps Judo Club — Littleton, CO
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
The Forge House Grappling Co. Jiu Jitsu and Judo — Marion, IA
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Barakah Judo - IL — Arlington Heights, IL
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews No-gi
Boston Judo Club — Watertown, MA
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
Bridgerland Judo Club — Logan, UT
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
“The club has a great learning environment for judo, self defense, and martial arts.”
Bunasawa-Kai Judo & Jukkendo — Murrieta, CA
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Elite Judo — Gadsden, TN
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Georgetown Judo Club — Georgetown, TX
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Private lessons
“He understands self-defense in real-world contexts, which removes a lot of guesswork and makes his teaching practical, not just theoretical.”
Makoto Kai Judo — Norwalk, CA
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
Mililani YMCA Judo Club — Mililani, HI
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
Offutt AFB Judo Team — Bellevue, NE
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
Synergy Judo and Self Defense Systems — River Falls, WI
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
“Thank you for the great self defense class for women, Dr Cleveland!”
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness — Boston, MA
4.9 ★★★★★ 570 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“Whether you want to learn self-defense, compete, or simply get a great workout, everyone is welcome and trained by world-class coaches.”
Nashville MMA Training Camp — Nashville, TN
4.9 ★★★★★ 549 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“I got into jiujitsu mainly for “self defense” and couldn’t have been anymore grateful for my experience and time at NMMATC.”
Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu — Memphis, TN
4.9 ★★★★★ 504 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
“They create a fun and structured environment where my girls are not only learning self-defense and discipline but also building confidence, focus, and respect.”
Team Randori Martial Arts — Annapolis, MD
4.9 ★★★★★ 256 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“Whether your goal is self-defense, competition, or just staying active, this gym has what you need.”
Revolution Dojo Houston — Houston, TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 216 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“If you're looking for top-tier martial arts training, self-defense skills, competition preparation, fitness, discipline, or personal growth, this is the place to be.”
Viper Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Judo MMA Fitness — Keller, TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 205 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“We had her 13th birthday at the gym for a special self-defense class and it was amazing 🎉 Tracy really helped the girls feel empowered, educated and safe.”
Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts — Houston, TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 188 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Whether you’re looking to improve your self-defense, compete, or just get in the best shape of your life, Team Tooke is the place to be.”
IJC Martial Arts | Judo, Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai — Flushing, NY
4.9 ★★★★★ 174 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
Ararat Martial Arts & Fitness Center — Warrensville Heights, OH
4.9 ★★★★★ 132 reviews Free trial Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“Great place for kids and adults to learn self-defense skills, judo, jiu-jitsu, boxing and general fitness.”
OLYMP FIGHT CLUB — Glendale, CA
4.9 ★★★★★ 128 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons
BTT Boston - Brazilian Top Team Boston — Everett, MA
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“I've learned valuable self-defense skills and improved my overall fitness.”
Auburn Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo — Auburn, AL
4.9 ★★★★★ 114 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
“I love bc Hands down best real self defense”
Carlson Gracie Albuquerque Brazilian JiuJitsu, Coyote Team — Albuquerque, NM
4.9 ★★★★★ 111 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 2 member mentions
“The self defense learned is invaluable and the love is irreplaceable!”
Pedro's Judo Center — Wakefield, MA
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
TNT MMA Training Center — Phoenix, AZ
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated · 5 member mentions
“He ties techniques into real-life situations and street self-defense.”
Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Judo & Muay Thai - Bastrop — Bastrop, TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
“Insight offers kids classes, women's self-defense classes, Judo, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
Pedro Soriano Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club — San Pedro, CA
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 4 member mentions
“Not only has my son learned self defense and a martial art, he has learned patience, respect and self discipline.”
Gracie Barra Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara, CA
4.9 ★★★★★ 104 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“I was looking for a place to train, and teach my daughters self defense.”
Diamond State Martial Arts - Fayetteville — Fayetteville, AR
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City - MMA Training - Judo - Wrestling — North Kansas City, MO
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
“Different classes ranging from a Self Defense focus to a Competition focus.”
Chu To Bu Brasa Judo Jiu Jitsu — Avon, OH
4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews Kids & teens
Generation Judo, Sambo, Kickboxing — Brooklyn, NY
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated
Dynamic Martial Arts Roseburg — Roseburg, OR
4.9 ★★★★★ 97 reviews Free trial Kids & teens · 6 member mentions
“This program teaches how to be a good, positive, respectful person first and foremost and learning self-defense is really a consequence of attending.”
Cache Valley Martial Arts and Fitness — Logan, UT
4.9 ★★★★★ 93 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“We came as a group of young women for a self defense class.”
Ryan Dean's The Dojo Martial Arts and Fitness — Largo, FL
4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 3 member mentions
“Absolutely the best place around whether you want to learn martial arts for self development, competition, or self defense.”
Dominion BJJ — Manassas, VA
4.9 ★★★★★ 87 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“Whether you're interested in jiu-jistu for fun, self-defense, exercise or competition, this is the spot for you.”
Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy — Miami, FL
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 11 member mentions
“The instructors are exceptional, blending elements of Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and kickboxing to create a well-rounded self-defense program that keeps the kids engaged and motivated.”
Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy — Berkeley, CA
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Whether you are a beginner looking to learn self-defense techniques or an advanced practitioner wanting to refine your skills, you will find the right class for you.”
Jedi Jiu-Jitsu — Tulsa, OK
4.9 ★★★★★ 83 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 4 member mentions
“My two children who are now 7 & 12 have progressed so much in their grappling and all around self defense skills, it’s been amazing to watch.”
Good Tree MMA — Dunmore, PA
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Self defense training, great facilities, awesome instructors, family activities, affordable, kids love it.”
Yamasaki Academy Woodbridge — Woodbridge, VA
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
SBG Whitefish - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts - Gym — Whitefish, MT
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
Team FVGC: Fox Valley Grappling Club — Appleton, WI
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“The instructors are fun and make it safe space for the kids to learn self defense.”
SOS GYM — Florence, KY
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 5 member mentions
“If you're looking for self-defense training or would like to compete in MMA there is no better place in the Northern Kentucky/ Cincinnati market.”
Atlanta Judo Midtown — Atlanta, GA
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Magic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Lansing, MI
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Newaza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club — Fitchburg, MA
4.9 ★★★★★ 68 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 7 member mentions
“Self defense is something that cannot be take lightly, and Newaza's commitment to excellence, family and respect shows in all of the coaches and the students.”
Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo — Staten Island, NY
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 6 member mentions
“The techniques are taught clearly, and there’s a great balance of skill-building, self-defense, and real application.”
Chucktown Judo — Ladson, SC
4.9 ★★★★★ 63 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or dive deeper into martial arts, this judo program is outstanding.”
Gracie Barra Royal Palm Beach — Royal Palm Beach, FL
4.9 ★★★★★ 63 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 3 member mentions
“Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or compete at a high level, this is the place to be.”
Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo East — Harrisburg, PA
4.9 ★★★★★ 63 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Cranford JKC-Yonezuka Dojo — Cranford, NJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness — Rochester, NY
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Fluid Martial Arts Academy — Tempe, AZ
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 2 member mentions
“They teach every aspect of the sport of jiu jitsu; everything from basic fundamentals and self defense, to competition and everything in between.”
Becerra Judo Club — Garland, TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“My daughter is currently training at becerra judo, I really like it because it teaches her self defense AND discipline.”
U and K Judo Academy — Palisades Park, NJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“At U&K Judo academy not only they learn a Martial Art they also learn self defense, self confidence, focus, and so many more skills.”
Kokushi Budo Institute — New York, NY
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“Whether your primary goal is self-defense, competition, getting in better shape, or being part of a community, everyone can find what they’re looking for at KBI.”
Coachella Valley Judo and BJJ — Palm Desert, CA
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
“Excellent and welcoming environment for those interested in becoming competitive fighters, or for those who want to get a great workout and improve self defense.”
Team Forsa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Woburn, MA
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
White Dragon Judo — Overland, MO
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated · 3 member mentions
“Whether you want to get in shape or learn self defense, White Dragon is the right decision”
TRI CITY JUDO — Kennewick, WA
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated · 4 member mentions
“But there are also elements of Jujitsu, Self Defense, Wrestling, and traditional Judo which incorporates into a very practical type of Judo.”
Samurai Judo & MMA — Ridgefield Park, NJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
Cohen Brothers Judo Wrestling — Vernon Hills, IL
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons
“This is a great self defense technique.”
Darfight Judo Club — Brooklyn, NY
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 3 member mentions
“We got in the best shape of our lives, gained powerful self-defense skills, and discovered a deep well of confidence we didn’t know we had.”
The Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Southern Maryland — White Plains, MD
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Krystek School of Judo, BJJ, Self Defense and Fitness — Ozone Park, NY
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 4 member mentions
“, teaches Krav Maga, Bjj, judo, and other self defense classes as well as physical conditioning classes.”
Gioe's School of Combat Arts — Niceville, FL
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 9 member mentions
“I highly recommend taking classes from him because you will learn invaluable self defense techniques that give you the confidence to use it in real world situations.”
Joplin Judo And Jujitsu, LLC — Joplin, MO
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
J. R. Miller Martial Arts — Olmsted Township, OH
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons · 4 member mentions
“Students here learn effective self-defense, respect, discipline, focus, how to work well with others, and the rewards of hard work, all while having a little fun, too.”
Montaña Fighting Systems — Seguin, TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Hurt's Gym | MMA & Fitness — Pasadena, TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“A great gym to learn self-defense and get a great workout.”
Carlisle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo — Carlisle, PA
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 5 member mentions
“Whether you’re looking for legitimate self-defense skills, a killer workout, or just a positive place to spend time with good people, this gym delivers.”
SHOSHINKAN - Las Vegas Martial Arts — Las Vegas, NV
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
Seigneury Dojo - Jujitsu, Judo, & MMA Training — Baltimore, MD
4.9 ★★★★★ 33 reviews Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“So if you are looking to learn Judo and Jujitsu for self-defense or for competeing in Judo tournaments or you want to become the next mma fighter in the UFC, give these guys a try.”
Barakah Judo — Tampa, FL
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons
Tohoku Judo Club — Cambridge, MA
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Osagame Martial Arts and Fitness — Philadelphia, PA
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Kids & teens
Richland School of Judo — Richland, WA
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“A good bunch of practitioners eager to help any and all people enjoy the benefits of judo - fun, confidence building, self-defense aspect, excellent exercise, etc.”
Barrington Judo Club — Lake Barrington, IL
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Kids & teens
At Home Tactical Defense - AHTD LLC — Kelso, WA
4.9 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
“A real no nonsense approach to self defense.”
Mid Missouri Judo — Columbia, MO
4.9 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
ARMANDO MARTIAL ARTS — Hoover, AL
4.9 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
Lee's School of Karate, Judo and Hapkido — Darien, CT
4.9 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Kids & teens
Tatsumaki Tactical Jujutsu — St. Petersburg, FL
4.9 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons · 4 member mentions
“As a student, I get a well rounded knowledge of the art and great self-defense training from a fun family environment.”
Gracie Barra Boca Raton Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense — Boca Raton, FL
4.8 ★★★★★ 260 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 3 member mentions
“They focus on self defense which is so important.”
Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo, L.L.C. — Lemoyne, PA
4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
Port City Combat Sports — Mobile, AL
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
New Way Training Center — Clinton Township, MI
4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“I highly recommend this mixed martial arts and boxing gym for anyone it was so get a good workout or learn self-defense.”
Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy — San Jose, CA
4.8 ★★★★★ 92 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“We came here looking for a place to give my son confidence, discipline, structure, keep him in shape, and teach him self defense.”
Ohio Combat Sports Academy — Reynoldsburg, OH
4.8 ★★★★★ 88 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“There are people like myself that just like burning calories and learning some self defense but there are also members that compete in jiu jitsu and MMA matches.”
Five Points Academy — New York, NY
4.8 ★★★★★ 82 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons
Peaceful Warrior Jiujitsu — Dana Point, CA
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
Open Source Jiu-Jitsu — Asheville, NC
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
Scranton MMA — Dunmore, PA
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“I highly recommend Scranton MMA to anybody interested in learning martial arts for self-defense, competition, or just fitness.”
Missoula Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Missoula, MT
4.8 ★★★★★ 58 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
Carlson Gracie Vacaville — Vacaville, CA
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
“The techniques and skills my kids learn are excellent for self-defense.”
Tampa Florida Judo and Mixed Martial Arts — Oldsmar, FL
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
Charleston Self-Defense Academy & Martial Arts — North Charleston, SC
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 7 member mentions
“Charleston Self Defense Academy and MMA has awesome instructors to teach every level from never wrapped their hands beginners and up.”
Full Circle Martial Arts and Fitness Center — Manchester, NH
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 3 member mentions
“I started with the self-defense/small circle juijitsu with Sensei Leigh who is one of my most favorite people in this world!”
NM Jeet Kune Do Academy — Union City, NJ
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons · 5 member mentions
“It’s a great energy and a solid environment for learning self defense and fighting techniques.”
El Idrissi Judo USA — Philadelphia, PA
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Dento Teki Na Judo & Jujitsu Dojo — Staten Island, NY
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 reviews Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“This dojo has a balanced approach to teaching tournament and traditional/self-defense aspects of martial arts which is hard to find.”
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy — Scottsdale, AZ
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews Kids & teens · 8 member mentions
“These students are not only taught martial arts and self defense, but respect for their elders, peers, as well as many other very important life lessons.”
BEDROC MMA — Rochester, NY
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews Beginners welcome
“If you're looking for a gym that will help you achieve your fitness goals and teach you valuable self-defense skills, look no further than Bedroc MMA.”
Denver Judo — Denver, CO
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Kodokan Judo & JiuJitsu of Cape Coral — Cape Coral, FL
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
Fort Worth Judo Club — Fort Worth, TX
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“Whether you're looking for fitness, discipline, competition judo, or self defense, this is the place to go.”
American School of Karate & Judo — Elkhorn, NE
4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Kids & teens
“Also IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO JOIN, please make sure you are okay with not competing because this school doesn't do competition and focuses more on self defense.”
Roll Model Grappling Academy | Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo — Greenwood, IN
4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 4 member mentions
“Whether you want to do this for a workout, or self defense, or just for fun, this is the place to go!”
Orange County Judo Training Center — Garden Grove, CA
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
*MODESTO JUDO CLUB* — Modesto, CA
4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 2 member mentions
“This Judo club is recommended for anyone who wants to learn self-defense, learn self-discipline, and make new friends!”
World Martial Arts Academy — Linden, MI
4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“They both have gained confidence and amazing self defense skills.”
Combat Social Club — San Antonio, TX
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Whether you are a traveler passing through, new to self defense , or looking for a new home, CSC should be a consideration.”
Fresno Judo Club — Clovis, CA
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
Rilion Gracie Pensacola — Pensacola, FL
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Martial Arts Training Service — Naperville, IL
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
“It's a great place to continue your practice, learn something new, and pick up self defense techniques.”
U.S. KODOKAN FEDERATION — Brooklyn, NY
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated · 3 member mentions
“If you are really looking for self defense, it is here and if you do not follow your path.”
Kamikaze Judo — San Diego, CA
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons · 3 member mentions
“I can only speak for what Sensei Koji does for kids, as I have my son attending, and he teaches the way is taught in Japan, as a Sport and for self defense, and not to hurt others.”
Konjo Dojo Judo — Imperial, MO
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Kids & teens
“Judo is a wonderful vehicle for the development of fitness, self-defense, camaraderie, dedication, friendship, and personal responsibility.”
Oskarate Usa MMA — West Palm Beach, FL
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“I took self defense classes here and it was AMAZING!”
Gorilla Judo and BJJ Club — Oklahoma City, OK
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
“The coach is a great coach the teachers are great as well it's a clean place a safe place to take your children my children love it it teaches them self-defense and self-control”
Toshi Dojo Judo Club — Brandenburg, KY
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Dakota Budokan — Sioux Falls, SD
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Kids & teens
Front Royal Karate & Judo Club — Front Royal, VA
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Kids & teens
“If you're looking for a martial arts studio and/or a place to learn self defense, you can stop looking.”
Kogi Dojo Judo — San Jose, CA
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 3 member mentions
“Whether you're looking to improve your physical fitness, learn self-defense skills, or simply challenge yourself in a new and exciting way, Kogi Dojo is an outstanding choice.”
Family Tae Kwon DO & Judo — Omaha, NE
4.8 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Kids & teens
Bushido Judo and Jujitsu Academy — Burlington, NC
4.8 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated
“A family atmosphere and a wonderful instructor, Bushido Judo School welcomes anyone who wants to train, whether for competition, physical fitness, or self defense.”
Carlos Alberto's MMA & Fitness Center — Rialto, CA
4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons · 3 member mentions
“If you are someone looking for self-defense training, I highly recommend signing up at Carlos Alberto's MMA.”
New Breed Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness — Santa Fe Springs, CA
4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews Kids & teens
“I feel like I am developing actual self-defense skills while I stay in shape.”
Midtown MMA Houston — Houston, TX
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Kenukan Academy 拳友館 — Olathe, KS
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews Free trial Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated · 12 member mentions
“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”
Gracie Judo Club — Littleton, CO
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“You will not find another club around that dedicates the time and effort into such a wonderful self defense sport for the price.”
Bluestarr Grappling - Jiujitsu and Judo — Surprise, AZ
4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“Coach Sadiq and his team have taught our kids self defense, confidence, teamwork, and have given them a place to make friendships that will last a lifetime.”
ABUNAI MMA — Avondale, AZ
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
“I highly recommend taking an MMA/BJJ class if you want to improve your physical fitness and learn self-defense skills.”
Hybrid -- Jiu-Jitsu * judo * Muay Thai — Roanoke, VA
4.7 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome
East Bay Judo Institute — El Cerrito, CA
4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“I originally signed them up to learn self-defense.”
OSA Martial Arts- Taekwondo Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Women Classes Hapkido B4 & After-School — Fairfax, VA
4.7 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 6 member mentions
“From self-defense to Jiu-jitsu specific drills, the instructions are clear and repeated as often as needed for students to understand.”
European Judo Academy — Wheeling, IL
4.7 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Kids & teens
“Judo is a highly dynamic martial art and Olympic sport that develops your entire body, sharpens your mind, and teaches elite self-defense.”
Razzano Academy — Bloomington, IN
4.7 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“If you are remotely interested in BJJ or self-defense, this is the place for you.”
Judo Inc — Brown Deer, WI
4.7 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
“Yeah Buddy this is a great place to learn real self defense and real sparring judo it’s nice to have taekwondo mixed with judo and powerlifting 😎”
Grappling Zone — Houston, TX
4.7 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
Sooner Judo Club of Norman — Norman, OK
4.7 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
“They teach excellent self-defense techniques here.”
Kaizen Kan Tucson Kyokushin Karate & Kodokan Judo — Tucson, AZ
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
Nibukikan Martial Arts Academy — Chico, CA
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“The kids look forward to attending class where they develop character, confidence, and physical fitness while learning self-defense, control, and respect.”
San Yama Bushi Judo & Ju-Jutsu — New Rochelle, NY
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Kids & teens
“Great school for training in self defense judo and tae kwon do, free weight gym for members”
Team Moreira Jiu Jitsu Biddeford, Adult & Kid classes — Biddeford, ME
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
Bushido Dojo of Staten Island — Staten Island, NY
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 reviews Kids & teens
Diego Ramalho Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NC — Spring Lake, NC
4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
Adrenaline Martial Arts & Fitness — San Bernardino, CA
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens
Yamasaki Academy Springfield — North Springfield, VA
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“Whether you have competitive aspirations, just want to get fit and healthy or just want to learn self defense there is no better or MORE COMPLETE gym anywhere in the DMV.”
Chief Pride Judo — Fort Myers, FL
4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Kids & teens
“They teach the kids the fundamental skills of Judo, they encourage self-confidence and teach the children self defense.”
Hard Knocks Muay Thai & Judo — Las Vegas, NV
4.6 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
“Whether you are looking to get in shape or learn self-defense, look no further.”
SportJudo — Springfield, VA
4.6 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
Ippon Judo & Jujitsu — Tyrone, GA
4.6 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Kids & teens
Eagle Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, LLC — Eagle Mountain, UT
4.6 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
Parkersburg Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Vienna, WV
4.6 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated · 4 member mentions
“Our Jiu-jitsu family is growing and whether you are looking to get in shape, train for self defense or just find a family activity we have room for you.”
Sawtelle Judo Dojo — Los Angeles, CA
4.6 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
“Self defense, absolutely, but a lot more than that.”
Ohio Judo and Jujitsu Academy — Springfield, OH
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
Belle Chasse Martial Arts — Belle Chasse, LA
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Free trial Affiliated
Judan Judo — Portland, IN
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Kids & teens
“Perfect fitness, self defense, confidence and character building for children and adults alike.”
Fort Collins Judo at Aikido of Fort Collins — Fort Collins, CO
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Kids & teens
Yamakaji High Desert Judo — Hesperia, CA
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Kids & teens
“Definitely go see him for both sport Judo and self defense bjj.”
Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association — Wilmington, DE
4.6 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi · 2 member mentions
“His class teaches and encourages focus, perseverance, self defense and great fitness!”
Martial Arts of Austin — Austin, TX
4.5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated · 4 member mentions
“Whether you want to learn boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, judo, jiujitsu, yoga or self-defense, this school is PERFECT!”
Cooper MMA — Austin, TX
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“Awesome Place Definitely Recommend for anyone looking for Self defense training or discipline for the kids.”
American Judo Hapkido Institute — Waynesburg, PA
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated · 4 member mentions
“The instruction is well layered, and the curriculum is fun and challenging to learn as practical self defense!”
Frontline Jiu- Jitsu — Augusta, GA
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“They also offer self defense classes for women that are very informative and the instructor is very patient and welcoming.”
Windsong Dojo — Oklahoma City, OK
4.5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
“Tradition meets science in the arts of self defense.”
Stamford Judo — Stamford, CT
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
“Our team is full of local regulars interested in self defense or getting a great workout, and it's also produced a handful of Olympic level competitors.”
Hyland Hills Judo — Westminster, CO
4.5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
South Hills Judo Academy — Pittsburgh, PA
4.5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated
Bunasawa-Kai Judo & Jukkendo — Costa Mesa, CA
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
Celtic Judo Club: Judo in RI for Adults, Teens & Kids — East Providence, RI
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Kids & teens
“Judo is a great tool for self-defense.”
The Academy MN — Brooklyn Center, MN
4.4 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
American Judo & Hapkido Institute — Clairton, PA
4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 3 member mentions
“I three main goals: Finish what I started back then, regain the confidence that i could handle myself in a self defense situation, and get back into shape.”
Southeast Martial Arts Academy — Port St. Lucie, FL
4.4 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
“Teaches self defense, discipline, respect, and more.”
Arizona Freestyle Judo — Mesa, AZ
4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
Nunan's Martial Arts — Cedar Park, TX
4.3 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 2 member mentions
“The school offers a great mix of teaching effective self-defense while always feeling like a family and community.”
Brooklyn Judo Academy — Brooklyn, NY
4.3 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
Sambo & Judo School — Staten Island, NY
4.3 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions
“I trained for two years at Combat Sambo Center and feel that it is the best place around for complete self defense classes.”
SoCal Judo — Temecula, CA
4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews Kids & teens · 3 member mentions
“He wanted our son to learn it for physical conditioning and self-defense.”
Tiger Paw Judo & Karate Dojo — Toms River, NJ
4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews Kids & teens
“Tiger Paw is a great judo & Karata school, great experience In self defense training.”
Western Idaho Judo Institute — Fruitland, ID
4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews Affiliated
Budokan Judo School — Hialeah, FL
4.2 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi
“best place to learn judo and self defense recommend for any age !”
Mile High Judo Club — Littleton, CO
4.1 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews Free trial Kids & teens No-gi · 4 member mentions
“If you’re looking for a great workout, want to learn self-defense, or just try something new, this is the place to be.”
Judo Gear USA — Fredericksburg, VA
4.1 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
Soko Joshi Women's Judo Club — San Francisco, CA
4 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews
Tony Torres Tactical — Sierra Vista, AZ
4 ★★★★☆ 2 reviews
Beaver Dam Judo - Hogosha Judo — Beaver Dam, WI
Not enough Google reviews yet Kids & teens Affiliated
Central Coast Judo — Pismo Beach, CA
Not enough Google reviews yet Kids & teens
Clovis Judo Club — Clovis, CA
Not enough Google reviews yet Affiliated
Ganbarou Judo Club of Tyler Junior College — Tyler, TX
Not enough Google reviews yet Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
Kishi Judo — Boise, ID
Not enough Google reviews yet Affiliated
Native American Judo — San Francisco, CA
Not enough Google reviews yet Kids & teens Affiliated
RODNEY GREENs JUDO school of self defense &MMA — Sacramento, CA
Not enough Google reviews yet
Ronin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy - Bridgeview Community Program — Bridgeview, IL
Not enough Google reviews yet Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) — Reno, NV
Not enough Google reviews yet No-gi Affiliated

Judo dojos that also teach self-defense, by state

Alabama
- ARMANDO MARTIAL ARTS (Hoover)
- Auburn Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo (Auburn)
- Port City Combat Sports (Mobile)
Arizona
- 66 JIU-JITSU (Flagstaff)
- Arizona Judo Academy (Phoenix)
- Shogun JUDO BJJ (Mesa)
- Fluid Martial Arts Academy (Tempe)
- TNT MMA Training Center (Phoenix)
- Goshin Karate & Judo Academy (Scottsdale)
- ABUNAI MMA (Avondale)
- Bluestarr Grappling - Jiujitsu and Judo (Surprise)
- Kaizen Kan Tucson Kyokushin Karate & Kodokan Judo (Tucson)
- Arizona Freestyle Judo (Mesa)
- Tony Torres Tactical (Sierra Vista)
Arkansas
- Diamond State Martial Arts - Fayetteville (Fayetteville)
California
- 510 Judo (San Leandro)
- 7 Spears Jiu Jitsu and Judo Poway (Poway)
- 7N7 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo Academy (Oceanside)
- Americana Jiu Jitsu Collective (Yucca Valley)
- Arashi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (San Diego)
- Art of Takedowns - Judo & Grappling Academy (Escondido)
- Bakersfield Kodokan Judo Club (Bakersfield)
- Bunasawa-Kai Judo & Jukkendo (Murrieta)
- Cahill's Judo Academy (San Bruno)
- CJ Judo (San Jose)
- Discover Judo (Rancho Cucamonga)
- EDGE Training Center (Hayward)
- Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda (Alameda)
- Hollywood Judo Dojo (Los Angeles)
- Innovative Martial Arts (Rocklin)
- KaizenKan Judo (San Rafael)
- Los Angeles Judo Club - OC (Buena Park)
- Makoto Kai Judo (Norwalk)
- Marin Judo Academy (San Rafael)
- Migoto Judo Dojo (Chula Vista)
- Randori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Moreno Valley (Moreno Valley)
- Riverside Youth Judo Club (Riverside)
- Rocklin Judo (Rocklin)
- Sacramento Judo Club (Sacramento)
- Samurai Academy (Fullerton)
- San Diego Judo and Jiu Jitsu (Poway)
- SAN JOSE JUDO ACADEMY (San Jose)
- Santa Maria Taekwondo & Santa Maria Judo (Orcutt)
- Scholars Academy (Brentwood)
- Shimeru Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club (Lake Elsinore)
- South Bay Judo (Torrance)
- Top Judo (Mountain View)
- Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu (Pleasanton)
- UCS - University of Combat Sports, Carlson Gracie Claremont (Upland)
- Yoseikan Aikido & Judo (Torrance)
- Coachella Valley Judo and BJJ (Palm Desert)
- Gracie Barra Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara)
- OLYMP FIGHT CLUB (Glendale)
- Pedro Soriano Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club (San Pedro)
- Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy (Berkeley)
- *MODESTO JUDO CLUB* (Modesto)
- Carlson Gracie Vacaville (Vacaville)
- Fresno Judo Club (Clovis)
- Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy (San Jose)
- Kamikaze Judo (San Diego)
- Kogi Dojo Judo (San Jose)
- Orange County Judo Training Center (Garden Grove)
- Peaceful Warrior Jiujitsu (Dana Point)
- Carlos Alberto's MMA & Fitness Center (Rialto)
- East Bay Judo Institute (El Cerrito)
- New Breed Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness (Santa Fe Springs)
- Nibukikan Martial Arts Academy (Chico)
- Adrenaline Martial Arts & Fitness (San Bernardino)
- Sawtelle Judo Dojo (Los Angeles)
- Yamakaji High Desert Judo (Hesperia)
- Bunasawa-Kai Judo & Jukkendo (Costa Mesa)
- SoCal Judo (Temecula)
- Soko Joshi Women's Judo Club (San Francisco)
- Central Coast Judo (Pismo Beach)
- Clovis Judo Club (Clovis)
- Native American Judo (San Francisco)
- RODNEY GREENs JUDO school of self defense &MMA (Sacramento)
Colorado
- Iron Forged Martial Arts (Colorado Springs)
- Rigan Machado Jiu jitsu of Northern Colorado (Greeley)
- Taps Judo Club (Littleton)
- Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy (Denver)
- Denver Judo (Denver)
- Gracie Judo Club (Littleton)
- Fort Collins Judo at Aikido of Fort Collins (Fort Collins)
- Hyland Hills Judo (Westminster)
- Mile High Judo Club (Littleton)
Connecticut
- BC Martial Arts (Groton)
- Cruvinel Brothers Academy (Stratford)
- Yu's Academy of Judo Taekwondo (Canton)
- Lee's School of Karate, Judo and Hapkido (Darien)
- Stamford Judo (Stamford)
Delaware
- Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association (Wilmington)
Florida
- AP Training Center FL (Fort Lauderdale)
- Baragua Judo Kai (Miami)
- Boca School of Ju Jutsu and Judo (Boca Raton)
- Brazilian Vale Tudo (Port St. Lucie)
- Dutch Muay Thai Kickboxing & Judo-Jitsu at Fitness CF of St. Cloud & Dr.Phillips, FL (St Cloud)
- Ivy League Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo (Princeton)
- Jacksonville Judo Training Center (Jacksonville)
- Judo Sport Academy (Jacksonville)
- Karate & Judo 4 Kids & Family at Fitness CF (St Cloud)
- Karate, Judo, Muay Thai & Self-Defense Seal 4 Teens & Adults at Fitness CF of Dr.Phillips, FL (Orlando)
- LP MMA & Lugo Wrestling Club (Hallandale Beach)
- Metro Orlando Judo Kai (Orlando)
- New Port Richey Judo Jujitsu Dojo (Hudson)
- Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Judo & BJJ (North Port)
- Pensacola Judo Training Center (Pensacola)
- Suncoast Warriors Judo Team (Port St. Lucie)
- Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo (Venice)
- Winter Haven Martial Arts Academy (Winter Haven)
- Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy (Miami)
- Barakah Judo (Tampa)
- Gioe's School of Combat Arts (Niceville)
- Gracie Barra Royal Palm Beach (Royal Palm Beach)
- Ryan Dean's The Dojo Martial Arts and Fitness (Largo)
- Tatsumaki Tactical Jujutsu (St. Petersburg)
- Gracie Barra Boca Raton Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense (Boca Raton)
- Kodokan Judo & JiuJitsu of Cape Coral (Cape Coral)
- Oskarate Usa MMA (West Palm Beach)
- Rilion Gracie Pensacola (Pensacola)
- Tampa Florida Judo and Mixed Martial Arts (Oldsmar)
- Chief Pride Judo (Fort Myers)
- Southeast Martial Arts Academy (Port St. Lucie)
- Budokan Judo School (Hialeah)
Georgia
- CMAC Judo (Cumming)
- Dalton Combatives - American Jiu Jitsu / Judo / Kickboxing / Muay Thai (Dalton)
- SPARTAK Atlanta - Judo, Bjj, and Fitness (Johns Creek)
- Supermaster Kim Taekwondo & Judo (Cumming)
- Team JJT Martial Arts (Marietta)
- Atlanta Judo Midtown (Atlanta)
- Ippon Judo & Jujitsu (Tyrone)
- Frontline Jiu- Jitsu (Augusta)
Hawaii
- Mililani YMCA Judo Club (Mililani)
- Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Honolulu)
Idaho
- Boise Combat Sports (Boise)
- Elite Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Pocatello)
- Western Idaho Judo Institute (Fruitland)
- Kishi Judo (Boise)
Illinois
- Barakah Judo - IL (Arlington Heights)
- JS Martial Arts (Schaumburg)
- Kokushi Midwest Judo (Champaign)
- Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy Quincy, IL (Quincy)
- Oak Lawn Park District Judo Club (Oak Lawn)
- Park's Yong-In Martial Arts (O'Fallon)
- Powersource Martial Arts (Homewood)
- RMNU Rockton Judo & Jiu Jitsu Academy (Rockton)
- Ronin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy (Orland Park)
- South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts (South Elgin)
- Wolves Judo Academy Kids (Chicago)
- Barrington Judo Club (Lake Barrington)
- Cohen Brothers Judo Wrestling (Vernon Hills)
- Martial Arts Training Service (Naperville)
- European Judo Academy (Wheeling)
- Ronin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy - Bridgeview Community Program (Bridgeview)
Indiana
- 219 Submission Academy (Crown Point)
- Carmel Judo (Indianapolis)
- Carmel Judo Bloomfield (Bloomfield)
- New Wave Jiu Jitsu (Indianapolis)
- South Bend Judo Club (South Bend)
- Virgil's Judo Club (Indianapolis)
- Roll Model Grappling Academy | Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo (Greenwood)
- Razzano Academy (Bloomington)
- Judan Judo (Portland)
Iowa
- Des Moines Judo & Sambo Academy (Urbandale)
- Sioux City Judo Club (Sioux City)
- The Forge House Grappling Co. Jiu Jitsu and Judo (Marion)
Kansas
- Kansas Judo (Topeka)
- Kenukan Academy 拳友館 (Olathe)
Kentucky
- Carlson Gracie NKY - Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Judo, & Muay Thai (Newport)
- Jin Judo (Ludlow)
- SOS GYM (Florence)
- Toshi Dojo Judo Club (Brandenburg)
Louisiana
- Louisiana Judo. Louisiana Muay Thai (Broussard)
- NOSA DOJO - New Orleans Shotokan Academy (New Orleans)
- Wall To Wall Martial Arts (Denham Springs)
- Belle Chasse Martial Arts (Belle Chasse)
Maine
- Team Moreira Jiu Jitsu Biddeford, Adult & Kid classes (Biddeford)
Maryland
- Infinity Jiu-jitsu and Judo (Timonium)
- Judo@The MOUNT (Mt Airy)
- Team ConneXions Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Baltimore)
- The Mount BJJ & MMA - Mount Airy (Mt Airy)
- Seigneury Dojo - Jujitsu, Judo, & MMA Training (Baltimore)
- Team Randori Martial Arts (Annapolis)
- The Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Southern Maryland (White Plains)
Massachusetts
- Boston Judo Club (Watertown)
- Foxboro Judo (Foxborough)
- FUJI Martial Arts Jiu-Jitsu & Judo Woburn (Woburn)
- Judokan Dojo - St. Thomas The Apostle Parish Center (Peabody)
- Kuma Judo (Florence)
- Memento Mori BJJ & Judo (Feeding Hills)
- Muscles Unlimited Legacy Foundation Judo (Revere)
- NGMA Judo JuJitsu SelfDefense Holliston (Holliston)
- Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Somerville Boston (Somerville)
- Seni Judo Club (Brimfield)
- Toshi Budokai Judo Club (Braintree)
- Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness (Boston)
- BTT Boston - Brazilian Top Team Boston (Everett)
- Newaza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club (Fitchburg)
- Pedro's Judo Center (Wakefield)
- Team Forsa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Woburn)
- Tohoku Judo Club (Cambridge)
Michigan
- Godai Judo (Grand Rapids)
- IPPON Martial Arts (Northville)
- Japanese Martial Arts Academy, LLC (Plymouth)
- Japanese Martial Arts Center (Ann Arbor)
- Marshall Judo & Jiu Jitsu (Marshall)
- Shojin Judo (Southfield)
- Magic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Lansing)
- New Way Training Center (Clinton Township)
- World Martial Arts Academy (Linden)
Minnesota
- Grappler Station (St Paul)
- Twin cities judo (Minneapolis)
- The Academy MN (Brooklyn Center)
Mississippi
- Black Belt School of Judo (Purvis)
Missouri
- Blue Springs Jiu-Jitsu (Blue Springs)
- DDD Judo (Grandview)
- Jefferson City Judo Club & Jujitsu (Jefferson City)
- Next Level - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, & Boxing (Valley Park)
- Welcome Mat Judo (Kansas City)
- Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City - MMA Training - Judo - Wrestling (North Kansas City)
- Joplin Judo And Jujitsu, LLC (Joplin)
- Mid Missouri Judo (Columbia)
- White Dragon Judo (Overland)
- Konjo Dojo Judo (Imperial)
Montana
- Missoula Judo and Danzan Ryu Missoula (Missoula)
- Park's Martial Arts Academy (Billings)
- SBG Whitefish - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts - Gym (Whitefish)
- Missoula Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Missoula)
Nebraska
- American School of Karate & Judo on Industrial (Omaha)
- Katabami Ju-Jitsu Dojo, School of Martial Arts and Eastern Healing Arts (Omaha)
- Offutt AFB Judo Team (Bellevue)
- Sempai Judo Academy (La Vista)
- American School of Karate & Judo (Elkhorn)
- Family Tae Kwon DO & Judo (Omaha)
Nevada
- Milestone Martial Arts (Las Vegas)
- Reno Judo Club (Reno)
- SHOSHINKAN - Las Vegas Martial Arts (Las Vegas)
- Hard Knocks Muay Thai & Judo (Las Vegas)
- USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) (Reno)
New Hampshire
- Keene YMCA Judo Club (Keene)
- Full Circle Martial Arts and Fitness Center (Manchester)
New Jersey
- Camal and Cruz Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Totowa)
- Chute Boxe Luis Azeredo - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Muay Thai / MMA / Wrestling /Judo (Union City)
- Grappling University Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo (Clifton)
- HOLY GROUND KICKBOXING, JUDO & MMA FOR CHRIST (Vineland)
- Judo Kai of Fairfield (Fairfield)
- Kokushi kai Judo Academy (Fair Lawn)
- North Jersey Judo (Pompton Lakes)
- Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy (Elizabeth)
- Subforce JUDO Club (Lyndhurst)
- Warriors University – Judo & Wrestling Freehold (Freehold)
- Cranford JKC-Yonezuka Dojo (Cranford)
- Samurai Judo & MMA (Ridgefield Park)
- U and K Judo Academy (Palisades Park)
- NM Jeet Kune Do Academy (Union City)
- Tiger Paw Judo & Karate Dojo (Toms River)
New Mexico
- Carlson Gracie Albuquerque Brazilian JiuJitsu, Coyote Team (Albuquerque)
New York
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes in Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley (Poughkeepsie)
- Bronx Judo and Martial Arts (Bronx)
- Brooklyn Judo Academy (Brooklyn)
- Brooklyn Strong Gym - Muay Thai - Judo - Self Defense - Mixed Martial Arts (Brooklyn)
- First Battalion MMA and Fitness (Lynbrook)
- Heights Judo Academy (New York)
- Hoteikan Dojo (Brooklyn)
- ITC New York - Muay Thai & Judo (Astoria)
- Japanese American Budokan (New York)
- Jason Morris Judo Center (Scotia)
- Judo Sports Long Island (Bethpage)
- Light Work Jiu Jitsu (Poughkeepsie)
- Mahopac Judo & Ju-Jutsu club (Mahopac)
- Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC (Long Island City)
- OM Brazilian Jiu JItsu & Judo (Northport)
- Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center Sachem Farmingville ‍ ‍ ‍ (Farmingville)
- Smithtown Judo Club (Smithtown)
- Total Form Fitness Judo (White Plains)
- Ulster Budokai Inc (Kingston)
- Darfight Judo Club (Brooklyn)
- Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness (Rochester)
- Generation Judo, Sambo, Kickboxing (Brooklyn)
- IJC Martial Arts | Judo, Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai (Flushing)
- Kokushi Budo Institute (New York)
- Krystek School of Judo, BJJ, Self Defense and Fitness (Ozone Park)
- Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo (Staten Island)
- BEDROC MMA (Rochester)
- Dento Teki Na Judo & Jujitsu Dojo (Staten Island)
- Five Points Academy (New York)
- U.S. KODOKAN FEDERATION (Brooklyn)
- Bushido Dojo of Staten Island (Staten Island)
- San Yama Bushi Judo & Ju-Jutsu (New Rochelle)
- Brooklyn Judo Academy (Brooklyn)
- Sambo & Judo School (Staten Island)
North Carolina
- Bushido USA Dojo (Raleigh)
- Cary Judo Club (Raleigh)
- R&D Academy of Self Defense (Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu WSNC & Nito Judo Club) (Winston-Salem)
- Seijuku Dan Judo (Sanford)
- Yungwirth Judo Academy (Mooresville)
- Bushido Judo and Jujitsu Academy (Burlington)
- Open Source Jiu-Jitsu (Asheville)
- Diego Ramalho Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NC (Spring Lake)
North Dakota
- Roughrider Judo Club (Dickinson)
- Williston Taekwondo-Judo Academy (Williston)
Ohio
- American Academy of Martial Arts and Judan Judo (Toledo)
- Legacy Martial Arts Academy (Hamilton)
- Levitate Jiu Jitsu (Amherst)
- Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Toledo)
- Ararat Martial Arts & Fitness Center (Warrensville Heights)
- Chu To Bu Brasa Judo Jiu Jitsu (Avon)
- J. R. Miller Martial Arts (Olmsted Township)
- Ohio Combat Sports Academy (Reynoldsburg)
- Ohio Judo and Jujitsu Academy (Springfield)
Oklahoma
- Kraken Jiu Jitsu - Ardmore OK (Ardmore)
- Southside Judo & Jujitsu (Tulsa)
- The Arena Combat Academy - BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Kids BJJ, Judo, Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu (Ada)
- The Grappler's Cove (Lawton)
- Jedi Jiu-Jitsu (Tulsa)
- Gorilla Judo and BJJ Club (Oklahoma City)
- Sooner Judo Club of Norman (Norman)
- Windsong Dojo (Oklahoma City)
Oregon
- Bridgetown Judo (Portland)
- ENSO JIU JITSU PORTLAND (Portland)
- Ojukan Judo Club (Hillsboro)
- Dynamic Martial Arts Roseburg (Roseburg)
Pennsylvania
- El Idrissi Strength Dojo (Philadelphia)
- Growth Combat Sports (Williamsport)
- Integrity Kombative Arts (Highspire)
- Judo Center of Lancaster (Lancaster)
- Kanokoshi Judo Center (Harrisburg)
- Kim's Martial Arts & Fitness (Pittsburgh)
- Legacy Boxing and Combat Sports Academy (State College)
- Main Line Judo (Bryn Mawr)
- Murty's Judo Center, LLC (Scranton)
- Northeastern Ju Jitsu (Swoyersville)
- Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu (Philadelphia)
- Pocono Mountain Judo Club (Stroudsburg)
- Quintella MMA (Milmont Park)
- Raptor Academy of Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Submission Wrestling (State College)
- Southwestern Pennsylvania Judo (Carmichaels)
- Carlisle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo (Carlisle)
- Good Tree MMA (Dunmore)
- Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo East (Harrisburg)
- Osagame Martial Arts and Fitness (Philadelphia)
- El Idrissi Judo USA (Philadelphia)
- Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo, L.L.C. (Lemoyne)
- Scranton MMA (Dunmore)
- American Judo Hapkido Institute (Waynesburg)
- South Hills Judo Academy (Pittsburgh)
- American Judo & Hapkido Institute (Clairton)
Rhode Island
- EP Martial Arts (East Providence)
- Celtic Judo Club: Judo in RI for Adults, Teens & Kids (East Providence)
South Carolina
- Bulldog Judo Academy (Gilbert) (Gilbert)
- Charleston Self Defense - West Ashley (Charleston)
- Fusion Grappling Club (Beaufort)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington: Carter’s Academy (Lexington)
- Jason Morris Judo Center Beaufort (Beaufort)
- Myrtle Beach BJJ & Judo (Murrells Inlet)
- Power of Jiu-jitsu (Ladson)
- Chucktown Judo (Ladson)
- Charleston Self-Defense Academy & Martial Arts (North Charleston)
South Dakota
- Misfits Grappling Club (Sioux Falls)
- Sioux Falls Hapkido And Judo Club (Sioux Falls)
- Dakota Budokan (Sioux Falls)
Tennessee
- Elite Judo (Gadsden)
- Ground level fitness (Murfreesboro)
- Kim's Martial Arts Academy/Tae Kwon Do, Judo (Memphis)
- Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu (Clinton)
- Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu (Memphis)
- Nashville MMA Training Camp (Nashville)
Texas
- 3 Embers Grappling Academy (McKinney)
- Aikido Kihara-Judo K Geis (Houston)
- American Vintage Society (Buda)
- Bushido Martial Arts Academy (Arlington)
- Chandler Judo Academy (Fort Worth)
- Georgetown Judo Club (Georgetown)
- Houston Judo Academy (Houston)
- HTX Judo (Katy)
- Kaizen Jiu Jitsu (San Marcos)
- Kenshu Kai Judo (Houston)
- Pan-Afrikan Grappling and Judo (DeSoto)
- Panthers Judo & self defense (Whitney)
- RDA Fitness & MMA (San Antonio)
- Renzo Gracie Jiujitsu Lakeway (Lakeway)
- Sambo Fort Worth (Fort Worth)
- Silva Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Lewisville)
- South Texas Judo (San Antonio)
- Team Haas Judo Jiu-Jitsu (Round Rock)
- TEXAS TOP TEAM , martial arts school , Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Judo, Kids Fitness (Round Rock)
- Waco Judo (Hewitt)
- Becerra Judo Club (Garland)
- Hurt's Gym | MMA & Fitness (Pasadena)
- Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Judo & Muay Thai - Bastrop (Bastrop)
- Montaña Fighting Systems (Seguin)
- Revolution Dojo Houston (Houston)
- Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts (Houston)
- Viper Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Judo MMA Fitness (Keller)
- Combat Social Club (San Antonio)
- Fort Worth Judo Club (Fort Worth)
- Grappling Zone (Houston)
- Midtown MMA Houston (Houston)
- Cooper MMA (Austin)
- Martial Arts of Austin (Austin)
- Nunan's Martial Arts (Cedar Park)
- Ganbarou Judo Club of Tyler Junior College (Tyler)
Utah
- Absolute MMA (West Jordan)
- Bridgerland Judo Club (Logan)
- Mountain West Grappling (Spanish Fork)
- Cache Valley Martial Arts and Fitness (Logan)
- Eagle Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, LLC (Eagle Mountain)
Vermont
- HIGH HAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU (South Burlington)
Virginia
- Charlottesville Judo Academy (Charlottesville)
- Dale City Woodbridge Judo @ Trident Academy of Martial Arts (Woodbridge)
- Mastery Jiu-Jitsu (Leesburg)
- Middle Ground Martial Arts (Harrisonburg)
- OSA Martial Arts-Fairfax City (Fairfax)
- OSA Martial Arts-Manassas (Manassas)
- Roanoke Judo Club (Vinton)
- Studio 360 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Thai Boxing/Judo/Self-Defense (Williamsburg)
- Wall 2 Wall Martial Arts (Fredericksburg)
- Dominion BJJ (Manassas)
- Yamasaki Academy Woodbridge (Woodbridge)
- Front Royal Karate & Judo Club (Front Royal)
- Hybrid -- Jiu-Jitsu * judo * Muay Thai (Roanoke)
- OSA Martial Arts- Taekwondo Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Women Classes Hapkido B4 & After-School (Fairfax)
- SportJudo (Springfield)
- Yamasaki Academy Springfield (North Springfield)
- Judo Gear USA (Fredericksburg)
Washington
- Emerald City Judo (Redmond)
- Harai Judo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Dojo (Yelm)
- Kaizen Judo Academy (Redmond)
- Kazoku Judo Club (Yelm)
- At Home Tactical Defense - AHTD LLC (Kelso)
- Richland School of Judo (Richland)
- TRI CITY JUDO (Kennewick)
West Virginia
- American Judo-Hapkido Institute (Morgantown)
- Parkersburg Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Vienna)
Wisconsin
- Driftless Academy: Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Womens' Jiujitsu, Judo and Wrestling (La Crosse)
- Enduro Jiu-jitsu (Madison)
- Judo Ju-jitsu Madison (Madison)
- Synergy Judo and Self Defense Systems (River Falls)
- Team FVGC: Fox Valley Grappling Club (Appleton)
- Judo Inc (Brown Deer)
- Beaver Dam Judo - Hogosha Judo (Beaver Dam)
Wyoming
- Platte Valley Martial Arts (Saratoga)

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