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El Toro Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Laguna Niguel, California
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
- 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)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eltoro-judo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 232-3012
Hours
| Monday | 7–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 12–3:15 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If every martial arts you go, are too harsh and they deal with you or your kids as you need to be punished to learn, and you are looking for the opposite, this is the place to go.”
What members say
“Sensei Keith is a great instructor and the classes tend to be small.”
“Discipline being thought with respect and thoughtfully.”
From the reviews
If every martial arts you go, are too harsh and they deal with you or your kids as you need to be punished to learn, and you are looking for the opposite, this is the place to go. Discipline being thought with respect and thoughtfully. Considering the students ability is a big plus for El Toro Judo Club.
It's a Judo club, not a business. They just want to teach you Judo, not take your money. Sensei Keith is a great teacher.
I've been going to this club for about a year. Sensei Keith is a great instructor and the classes tend to be small. Definitely recommend.
fun and exciting place to learn judo! been going here for years and i’ve learned so much!
Your first judo class at El Toro Judo Club
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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