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European Judo Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Wheeling, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eurojudoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (262) 412-0188
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4 PM |
The classes they run
“The coach gives the best skills for kids, observe discipline, good communication with kids , friendship, and he is proud of every judoist of his club!”
“Judo is a highly dynamic martial art and Olympic sport that develops your entire body, sharpens your mind, and teaches elite self-defense.”
“Judo is a highly dynamic martial art and Olympic sport that develops your entire body, sharpens your mind, and teaches elite self-defense.”
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“Judo is a highly dynamic martial art and Olympic sport that develops your entire body, sharpens your mind, and teaches elite self-defense.”
What members say
“The coach gives the best skills for kids, observe discipline, good communication with kids , friendship, and he is proud of every judoist of his club!”
“The coach goes above and beyond to teach the little ones, he’s patient, knowledgeable and supportive.”
“He is passionate about Judo and willingly shares his knowledge and enthusiasm, all while maintaining discipline in class and always leading by example.”
From the reviews
This is the best place to learn judo, be it for recreational or competing reasons. What really sets this judo club apart is the head coach - Gela Kelikhashvili. He has his own unique coaching style that works. He knows how to find a way to a kid’s heart and mind.
Best judo club! Amazing coach with real worldwide accomplishments! You’ll never regret bringing your kid here. They become champions here!
European Judo Academy is the best club in state of Illinois . The coach gives the best skills for kids, observe discipline, good communication with kids , friendship, and he is proud of every judoist of his club!!!
The coach goes above and beyond to teach the little ones, he’s patient, knowledgeable and supportive. Great energy and atmosphere here, would definitely recommend this club to everyone who’s looking to get into judo.
Your first judo class at European 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.
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