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Barakah Judo
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Tampa, Florida
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule barakahjudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 454-8529
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The classes they run
“She delinks any aggression associated with the sport at the beginner's level so kids are able to practice and play while enjoying themselves tremendously.”
“I take my wife and kids and they love the club, it is a great activity to do with the family.”
“Barakah Judo has the most genuine and caring martial arts instructors my teens have had.”
“I'm taking private classes at this school and from coach Taalai.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been taking Combat Sambo at Barakah Judo and it’s been a great experience.”
What members say
“Sensei Taalai is great with the kids and is helping me get back in shape as well.”
“She delinks any aggression associated with the sport at the beginner's level so kids are able to practice and play while enjoying themselves tremendously.”
“A perfect place to build strength, technique, confidence, and respect.”
“He explains techniques clearly and succinctly, making it easy to understand and apply what we learn.”
“Been taking my young boys there for a couple weeks now and already see big improvements in their performance and confidence.”
From the reviews
This is a great Judo club in the Tampa area. I have tried other places and this one felt most welcoming. The teachers are wonderful with tons of knowledge and experience. I take my wife and kids and they love the club, it is a great activity to do with the family. Highly recommend to check this place out.
Excellent judo program! The coaches are highly professional, knowledgeable, and great with athletes of all levels. Training is well-structured, disciplined, and motivating. A perfect place to build strength, technique, confidence, and respect. Highly recommend!
this is the best judo club in tampa bay i recommend this place to everyone the trainer is very kind and open professional
I’ve been taking Combat Sambo at Barakah Judo and it’s been a great experience. The coach breaks things down in a way that makes sense and keeps the class focused but fun. You can tell he knows his stuff and actually cares about helping you improve. The vibe in the gym is welcoming and everyone’s there to work.
New to judo? Start at Barakah Judo
Barakah Judo comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never stepped on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at Barakah Judo
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.
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