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Aikido Kihara-Judo K Geis

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Houston, Texas

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Plan your first class

  • Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
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  • Website & schedule karlgeis.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (713) 468-4879

Hours

Monday 7–8:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30–9 PM
Wednesday 7–8:30 PM
Thursday 7:30–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-mat times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Judo classes on the schedule at Aikido Kihara-Judo K Geis, confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“I highly recommend this place for people of all ages who would like to learn self defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Judo dojos are often multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Aikido Kihara-Judo K Geis — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🌀 Aikido 6 mentions

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

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I highly recommend this place for people of all ages who would like to learn self defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, wrestling, or sambo alongside your judo, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 respectful, no-ego dojo 3 mentions

“since i started attending jo do and judo classes i have received excellent , knowledgeable , attentive , cordial, and friendly instruction in the classes i attend.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

From the reviews

since i started attending jo do and judo classes i have received excellent , knowledgeable , attentive , cordial, and friendly instruction in the classes i attend. off the mat instructors and students are likewise cordial in this dojo.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Jul 2026

High quality dojo with high quality instructors and students. If you are interested in learning Judo, Aikido, or Jyodo in Houston, this is the place to go. Everyone here is very nice and welcoming. I highly recommend this place for people of all ages who would like to learn self defense.

★★★★★ — Austin, Jun 2020

Karl Geis Ryu is an excellent school for Tomiki Aikido, Judo & Jodo. Karl Geis had an amazing pedigree of training in Japan from the 50's & 60's. Far too much to list here. Kenji Tomiki was one of Jigoro Kano's first students of Judo. Read that again. Tomiki was one of the first students of Judo taught by its founder.

★★★★★ — John, Oct 2020

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Your first judo class at Aikido Kihara-Judo K Geis

Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Judo is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your sensei, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Aikido Kihara-Judo K Geis

1413 Butlercrest St, Houston, TX77080

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