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Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association
4.6 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Wilmington, Delaware
Plan your first class
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's judo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule delawarejudo.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (302) 753-2144
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As an adult, I learned a lot from his program, and I feel it will be especially beneficial for children.”
“His class teaches and encourages focus, perseverance, self defense and great fitness!”
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“His class teaches and encourages focus, perseverance, self defense and great fitness!”
What members say
“I joined the club as an university student and I found Sensei Velazquez to be a great instructor who maintains a great program.”
“His class teaches and encourages focus, perseverance, self defense and great fitness!”
From the reviews
I joined the club as an university student and I found Sensei Velazquez to be a great instructor who maintains a great program. He has decades of wide experiences and is ready to share his knowledge and passion with all his students. He emphasizes discipline, focus, and integrity, as well as self-defense and fitness.
My three sons were trained by Sensei Alex for over 10 years. He is a dedicated teacher who teaches authentic Japanese martial arts. He taught my children to become strong men not just physically but mentally as well. His class teaches and encourages focus, perseverance, self defense and great fitness!!
New to judo? Start at Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association
Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association 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 Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association
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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