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Anchorage Dojo
4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Anchorage, Alaska
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized judo governing body or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, Kodokan or Tenri). If affiliation matters to you, ask which body the dojo belongs to and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $50/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule anchoragedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (907) 277-5057
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids classes are fun and engaging for the kids, and they let the parents train with their children if they want.”
“The adult classes are top tier with their fitness regimen, drilling, and sparring for those who want to compete.”
“The adult classes are top tier with their fitness regimen, drilling, and sparring for those who want to compete.”
“Anchorage Dojo is a wonderful traditional judo gym.”
“I highly recommend Anchorage Dojo for all your martial arts, throwing needs.”
From the reviews
Anchorage Dojo is a wonderful traditional judo gym. There are 10 excellent, qualified, black belts training there now. The kids classes are fun and engaging for the kids, and they let the parents train with their children if they want.
Just dropped by for one-day try. Mark is an excellent sensei(Instructor). He knows how to teach. This Judo club is a little bit away from downtown and a daily small rented place. It's location and facility quality should be improved to gather more students.
Your first judo class at Anchorage Dojo
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.
