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Brooklyn Judo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Brooklyn, New York
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most dojos welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Open mat open-mat randori sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule brooklynjudoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (917) 553-4777
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“Sensei Barry & sensei Oscar are amazing human beings , great judokas I’m so happy my son is learning from top people in they’re sport and even more important very top in integrity”
“Everyone is extremely nice, and it’s very beginner-friendly—with a competitive path if you choose.”
Other martial arts here
“I dropped in for a trial class with about a year and a half of BJJ experience but no Judo background.”
What members say
“Sensei Barry & sensei Oscar are amazing human beings , great judokas I’m so happy my son is learning from top people in they’re sport and even more important very top in integrity”
“Gym is always sanitary, The staff and other judokas are welcoming and it is an overall perfect environment to train Judo in.”
“Gym is always sanitary, The staff and other judokas are welcoming and it is an overall perfect environment to train Judo in.”
“Sensei oscar and barry are both very helpful in explaining techniques and strategies in Judo.”
“Great spot if you want to learn judo or even train for competition.”
“Sensei Barry is a truly special person, embodying the art form in the way he combines discipline, kindness and humor into each class.”
From the reviews
Great spot if you want to learn judo or even train for competition. Training here with Sensei Barry got me in the best shape of my life yet. Always a small class size and encouraging positive community that keeps me coming back. I commute about 40 min to get here and it's always worth it!
The coach is highly knowledgeable and he helped me learn a lot during my gym sessions. I would highly recommend his mentorship to anyone.
I've been bringing my 4-year-old daughter here for the past 6 months and have seen a clear improvement in her core strength, balance, discipline, and confidence, both in class and at home. She’s really embraced it. The environment is also incredibly supportive, especially for young girls.
Amazing Gym. Sensei oscar and barry are both very helpful in explaining techniques and strategies in Judo. Gym is always sanitary, The staff and other judokas are welcoming and it is an overall perfect environment to train Judo in.
New to judo? Start at Brooklyn Judo Academy
Brooklyn Judo Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Brooklyn Judo Academy
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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