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Gulf Coast Judo
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (228) 806-8125
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Some instructors who are multi discipline, but mostly in the adult classes.”
What members say
“Sensei Jim is an excellent coach and mentor.”
“The club hosts and competes in regional competitions as well.”
“Is primarily a Judo dojo that places emphasis on respect for the art.”
From the reviews
A great mixture of tradition and reality. Sensei Jim is an excellent coach and mentor. Will return!
For kids class there is a good instructor/student ratio. Instructors are knowledgeable and teach to the level of the student. Wide range of students from elementary age thru middle school and high-school. The club hosts and competes in regional competitions as well.
I absolutely LOVE this place! The instructors are so amazing that years after taking classes with them I'm still nostalgic every time I pass through town and think about poking my head in! Definitely where you need to be if you are in the area
Great instruction! Excellent Dojo setup. I thoroughly enjoyed training there. Sensei Hunt is top notch. I'm definitely going back. It was worth the 1 1/2 drive for an opportunity to gain some great instruction.
Your first judo class at Gulf Coast 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 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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