Home › North Carolina › Sanford › Black River Judo Club
Black River Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Sanford, North Carolina
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
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule blackriverjudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 984-837-1640
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–5:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:15 am–12:15 pm, 7–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 12:15–1:15 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“For casuals, competitors, or people that just want to stay active.”
Other martial arts here
“And he incorporates some wrestling and jiu-jitsu if you want to be more well rounded.”
“And he incorporates some wrestling and jiu-jitsu if you want to be more well rounded.”
What members say
“Absolutely awesome, Sensei Preston is great.”
From the reviews
Great club... very knowledgable instructor with an organized curriculum. For casuals, competitors, or people that just want to stay active. Surprisingly relaxed environment with a nice student base. And he incorporates some wrestling and jiu-jitsu if you want to be more well rounded.
100% Legit Judo instruction. Sensei Preston was formally trained in Japan and makes sure you fully understand all the techniques. Family friendly and Professional.
Great instruction and a great environment! Sensei Preston is one of the highest quality instructors I have had the pleasure to train with.
Absolutely awesome, Sensei Preston is great. Recommend for anyone, especially families.
Your first judo class at Black River 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.
More judo dojos near Sanford
Black River Judo Club Angier
KAIZEN Judo
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Cary Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews