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Gentle Ways Judo
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Bismarck, North Dakota
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Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8:30–10 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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What members say
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I am a total girl I wanted to get back into martial arts after being out of it for like 8 years! the instructor was absolutely nice, patient and very professional never laughing at me or getting agitated.
I was a Judo student of Sensei Vern and Gentle Ways in Fargo back in the mid to late 1980's while I was at NDSU. The lessons learned over 30 years ago, have saved my life at least a half a dozen times. Not by being able fight off an attacker but by knowing how to land when I fell.
Great group, extremely helpful instructors, and an affordable monthly price! Highly recommend checking it out!
Knowledgeable instructors. And just all around great people. Very welcoming environment.
Your first judo class at Gentle Ways 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. 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.