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Bakersfield Kodokan Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Bakersfield, California
Part of Kodokan
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bkjudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (661) 619-8650
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great atmosphere and an ideal place for kids and adults, offering a clean and friendly environment.”
Other martial arts here
“Coming from a Karate, Kickboxing, MMA background I was able to learn fast due to amazing coaches.”
“Coming from a Karate, Kickboxing, MMA background I was able to learn fast due to amazing coaches.”
What members say
“Coming from a Karate, Kickboxing, MMA background I was able to learn fast due to amazing coaches.”
“Great atmosphere and an ideal place for kids and adults, offering a clean and friendly environment.”
From the reviews
New to the sport of Judo. Coming from a Karate, Kickboxing, MMA background I was able to learn fast due to amazing coaches. They create a fun environment to learn Judo and also place you in physically demanding situations when preparing for future competitions.
Love training here it's an amazing welcoming environment I 100% recommend for adults and children of all ages they really focus on technique and it's good overall for self defense and just overall amazing coaches
Great atmosphere and an ideal place for kids and adults, offering a clean and friendly environment. 100% recommend.
Your first judo class at Bakersfield Kodokan Judo Club
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.
