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Fresno Judo Club
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Clovis, 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
- 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 (ages 6–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fresnojudo.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 559-284-5481
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“THE FEE: I've been going to this dojo for the last 7 years and now my son is going too and it's for a reasonable fee of $30/month (can't beat it anywhere around here!”
“The students compete at tournaments throughout CA year round from local to junior national level and at least 1 student wins top 3 in their weight class from every tournament.”
“Brazilian jiu jitsu is more popular in the US now, but Kodokan judo remains as relevant as ever.”
“So no kids ever struggle with something big or small for very long because a teacher will walk over and give that child one on one attention.”
Other martial arts here
“Brazilian jiu jitsu is more popular in the US now, but Kodokan judo remains as relevant as ever.”
What members say
“Great instruction by highly qualified senseis and very family friendly.”
“The Fresno Judo Club demonstrates world class judo thanks to the legacy of Haruo Imamura and the instruction support from the Tsutsui family.”
“After doing practice and tournaments for just a short time, my kids are more confident and able to protect themselves, and have made a ton of friends at the club, too.”
“The students compete at tournaments throughout CA year round from local to junior national level and at least 1 student wins top 3 in their weight class from every tournament.”
“Brazilian jiu jitsu is more popular in the US now, but Kodokan judo remains as relevant as ever.”
“I recommend you give this a try if you are family-value oriented, sport oriented or attracted to traditional martial arts where bowing to others and respect are the expectation.”
From the reviews
10/3/2022: The location changed to a bigger and better location. House 3 judo rings now. Comes with heater and swamp coolers. Monthly fee has gone up a bit to cover increasing fees club fees. Still very affordable, check the site for additional details. Great instructors!!!
Our Girls love Fresno Judo Club. They've been attending for about a year and a half and their confidence has boosted tremendously. Everyone at Fresno Judo Club is awesome! So welcoming and kind. Our kids favorite days are Judo Days. What I love the most is they have alot of teaching staff helping with the class.
Amazing judo club, low monthly cost, family friendly. The sensei’s volunteer all their time, they are so passionate about this sport and they bring that passion every practice. Not only do my kids learn about the sport, they’re taught how to respect each and every person around them. Highly recommended!!
With a great national reputation for competitors and their children’s martial arts program, I attended practice during a recent trip to Fresno. Having practiced Judo for 30 years, I was very impressed with all of the Sensei and judoka. Very few judo clubs can compete with their wealth of experience.
Your first judo class at Fresno 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.