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Cascade Judo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Bellingham, Washington
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cascadejudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 360-410-3697
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Expect the quantity and variety of Kodokan judo training and learning opportunities in Whatcom County to rise sharply.”
From the reviews
As a local judoka with 55 years of experience, I can say with confidence that Cascade Judo Academy (CJA) is the “real deal!” Founded at Carver Gym on the WWU campus in 1979, and currently on a two session-per-week schedule housed at the YMCA, CJA will soon (this summer) move to its new permanent location just down the…
Brand New Club. Approximately 3000 square feet of contiguous mat space. Mark Glaser has been coaching judo in Whatcom County since 1986. Great club with a great group of judokas.
Your first judo class at Cascade 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.
