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Bulldog Judo Academy (Gilbert)

5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Gilbert, South Carolina

Judo dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition

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
  • 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)
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  • Website & schedule bulldogjudosc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (803) 216-1247

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7–8:30 PM
Wednesday 7–8:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-mat times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Judo classes on the schedule at Bulldog Judo Academy (Gilbert), confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition (Shiai)

“Also very competitive school and attends tournaments regularly.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If learning martial arts for yourself or getting your kids involved for self defense or a competitive sport great place to look into”

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Other martial arts here

Judo dojos are often multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Bulldog Judo Academy (Gilbert) — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“If learning martial arts for yourself or getting your kids involved for self defense or a competitive sport great place to look into”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, wrestling, or sambo alongside your judo, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

From the reviews

Really awesome club. Coach is very attentive and always available. Also very competitive school and attends tournaments regularly. If learning martial arts for yourself or getting your kids involved for self defense or a competitive sport great place to look into

★★★★★ — Gregory, Jan 2025

I started judo a few months ago and I love it!!! Would absolutely recommended to anyone looking to learn or get better at judo!!!

★★★★★ — Zeph, Jan 2025

I just got back into Judo (just finished week 2) and I am having a great time! Sensei Travis and the other Judokas are super patient with me. Honestly, Judo is for everyone. First class is free, so come as you are ☺️ You will be greeted with open arms.

★★★★★ — Señora, Mar 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

Your first judo class at Bulldog Judo Academy (Gilbert)

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.

Judo is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your sensei, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Bulldog Judo Academy (Gilbert)

1432 Spring Hill Rd B, Gilbert, SC29054

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