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Houston Judo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Houston, Texas
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule houstonjudoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 281-616-3035
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 2–4 pm |
| Sunday | 4–7 pm |
The classes they run
“Lastly, he’s now training my son in wrestling - I have full confidence that Coach Pedro, with the right student mind, can train anybody to become a champion.”
“Coaches are elite former competitors and trainers of elite competitors; great place for conditioning, training and friendship.”
“Con: I wish they did more newaza and teach different techniques once in a while for a well rounded judo experience.”
“If you're looking to improve your takedown game or just get stuck into Judo I would highly recommend this club.”
Other martial arts here
“Judo will compliment you bjj”
“Lastly, he’s now training my son in wrestling - I have full confidence that Coach Pedro, with the right student mind, can train anybody to become a champion.”
What members say
“Pros: Great coach (looking at you Pedro), individual attention and loads of fun.”
“A great place to train and learn judo, highly trained professionals, welcoming environment and great for kids and adults.”
“A great place to train and learn judo, highly trained professionals, welcoming environment and great for kids and adults.”
“Con: I wish they did more newaza and teach different techniques once in a while for a well rounded judo experience.”
“Coaches are elite former competitors and trainers of elite competitors; great place for conditioning, training and friendship.”
“Lastly, he’s now training my son in wrestling - I have full confidence that Coach Pedro, with the right student mind, can train anybody to become a champion.”
From the reviews
I visited Houston and was lucky to attend some classes as a guest of coach Pedro. I am very much out of shape and he accommodated me to his class allowing me to do what I could. His class was very welcoming and focused.
Started judo at Jason Morris Judo Center. I moved to Central Texas area for work. I tried Judo in the Austin and Dallas area but wasn’t able to find the same quality as Jason’s gym until I found Houston Judo Academy. This club has good judo. If you are looking for good judo in Texas you have to train here.
A great place to train and learn judo, highly trained professionals, welcoming environment and great for kids and adults. Son muy profesionales y están muy capacitados en su labor una correcta enseñanza de los elementos técnicos y una dosificación laboral intachable...
I came in as a white belt with no lessons and was able to do a throw by the end of the class
New to judo? Start at Houston Judo Academy
Houston Judo Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never stepped on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at Houston Judo Academy
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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