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House of the Black Dragon Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Utica, New York
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:30–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 6:30–8 pm |
The classes they run
“Very clean and friendly environment and a great place for kids and adults to learn Judo.”
What members say
“The coaches are super helpful, the environment is friendly, and every class is enjoyable.”
From the reviews
Very clean and friendly environment and a great place for kids and adults to learn Judo.
A great place for kids and adults to learn judo at any skill level. Very welcoming.
Amazing place to train and learn judo. The coaches are super helpful, the environment is friendly, and every class is enjoyable. Definitely recommend!
Your first judo class at House of the Black Dragon 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. 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.
