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Desert Judo
4.1 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Glendale, Arizona
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $30/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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)
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 602-834-9924
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:15 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:15 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’m planning to take my kid there (there is a separate kids class too) but it’s all booked up several months ahead.”
“Learning how to fall is the greatest skill you can obtain and the throwing aspect will follow through.”
What members say
“Each class is run by multiple black belt senseis who all are focused on how to help you hone your technique and skills.”
“Each class is run by multiple black belt senseis who all are focused on how to help you hone your technique and skills.”
“Each class is run by multiple black belt senseis who all are focused on how to help you hone your technique and skills.”
From the reviews
I am incredibly grateful to have trained at Desert Judo for the past year and a half. This place is a true undiscovered gem and I feel obligated to get the word out as much as I can. Each class is run by multiple black belt senseis who all are focused on how to help you hone your technique and skills.
Very positive environment & wonderful people to train with. The teachers & students are always willing to help beginners improve their techniques and show them the ropes. Definitely a good place to start and get your toes wet.
I’ve been participating the class for almost two years now. Great instructors, friendly environment, amazing people to work out with. I’m planning to take my kid there (there is a separate kids class too) but it’s all booked up several months ahead.
Your first judo class at Desert Judo
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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