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Bushido Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Arlington, Texas
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
- 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 bushidomartialarts.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-903-0574
Hours
| Monday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Bushido provides platforms for beginners and experienced practitioners to evolve in a manner that best suits each individual.”
“My son, Isaak Arevalo, is living proof of what happens when real martial arts are taught with discipline, intention, and love.”
“I am in the adult class, which is a little different from the kids’ class.”
“Justin knows many ways to get kids on top of the podium, his lessons will benefit your kids for years to come.”
“Tough training that utilizes both competition winning points and real world defense make this my top pick and I wish we would have started here!”
Other martial arts here
“Justin does an amazing job teaching his students high-level Judo, BJJ, and Muay Thai techniques, to defend themselves in real world situations.”
“it gave him a foundation that carried him through wrestling, life, and now to West Point as a future Black Knight.”
“Intense training , motivation, strength and conditioning and loyalty to the craft are all part of Bushido MMA.”
“We learn not only Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai, but practical uses for self-defense in a potentially life-threatening scenario.”
What members say
“sensei rose is a no-nonsense knowledgeable sensei who doesn't only train the body but also the mind.”
“Bushido provides platforms for beginners and experienced practitioners to evolve in a manner that best suits each individual.”
“sensei rose is a no-nonsense knowledgeable sensei who doesn't only train the body but also the mind.”
“Justin does an amazing job teaching his students high-level Judo, BJJ, and Muay Thai techniques, to defend themselves in real world situations.”
“This place has changed my children in less than a year. Their confidence, respect for themselves, others and their endurance has been helping them grow.”
“Tough training that utilizes both competition winning points and real world defense make this my top pick and I wish we would have started here!”
From the reviews
Best dojo around . Great instructors sensei rose is the best . I brought my kids here to help there wrestling with some judo/jujutsu skills . They have learned so much .
My son has learned not only self defense, but a strong love for martial arts. At first it may seem a little bit intense, but as they go on and progress you’ll start seeing the reason why he has lots of discipline.
Training at Bushido MMA in Arlington has been an incredible experience from the start. The instructors are highly skilled, passionate, and dedicated to their students. The facility is clean, well-equipped, and spacious. The inclusive and friendly atmosphere creates a sense of camaraderie among students.
This is a good training facility for many reasons. The martial arts training is reputable and legitimate; it's geared for competition and protection. Bushido provides platforms for beginners and experienced practitioners to evolve in a manner that best suits each individual.
New to judo? Start at Bushido Martial Arts Academy
Bushido Martial Arts Academy 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 Bushido Martial Arts 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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