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Falcon Judo Club

5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Miami, Florida

Judo dojo Kids & teens Newaza Competition

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
  • Open mat open-mat randori sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
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  • Phone (305) 267-4540

Hours

Monday 5–10 PM
Tuesday 5–10 PM
Wednesday 5–10 PM
Thursday 5–10 PM
Friday 5–10 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-mat times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Judo classes on the schedule at Falcon Judo Club, confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Judo 13 mentions

“This is a great atmosphere for kids to grow and learn respect as an athlete and as a person We are very proud of belong to this beautiful family!”

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🥇 Olympic Judo

“My child has trained here for over 10 years, and thanks to the incredible coaching, dedication, and support from this dojo, he has become both a National and World Champion.”

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🤼 Newaza (Groundwork)

“We began with warm ups, followed by ukemi, kumi kata, newaza, uchi komi and finally randori.”

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🤸 Throws (Nage-waza)

“I had the most fun that someone can have being thrown.”

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Other martial arts here

Judo dojos are often multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Falcon Judo Club — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“all I know is that the mma classes are really good”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, wrestling, or sambo alongside your judo, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 60 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“My child has trained here for over 10 years, and thanks to the incredible coaching, dedication, and support from this dojo, he has become both a National and World Champion.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Every training session is well organized, challenging, and held in a clean, welcoming environment.”

🤝 respectful, no-ego dojo 19 mentions

“This is a great atmosphere for kids to grow and learn respect as an athlete and as a person We are very proud of belong to this beautiful family!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“We began with warm ups, followed by ukemi, kumi kata, newaza, uchi komi and finally randori.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“It’s amazing judo club and my kids love learning from the sensais and love the atmosphere!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“My son has been going there for years, amazing instructor, great prices, and family-like environment for kids and adults.”

From the reviews

Sensei Menendez was very welcoming to his school. The class started on time and was very well ran. We began with warm ups, followed by ukemi, kumi kata, newaza, uchi komi and finally randori. The facilities were clean and well ventilated. The students were friendly, helpful and very skilled.

★★★★★ — Andis, Aug 2015

Familiar environment. His owner, Dr. Ricardo Menendez, along with his two kids, and wife make of Falcon Judo Club and especial place to be.

★★★★★ — Luis, Jan 2026

My son has been going there for years, amazing instructor, great prices, and family-like environment for kids and adults.

★★★★★ — Alexis, Jun 2019

It’s amazing judo club and my kids love learning from the sensais and love the atmosphere!!!!❤️

★★★★★ — Claudia, Jul 2026

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Your first judo class at Falcon 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.

Judo is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your sensei, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Falcon Judo Club

515 SW 71st Ave, Miami, FL33144

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