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Hyland Hills Judo

4.5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Westminster, Colorado

Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition

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 (ages 5–12) — 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
  • Open mat open-mat randori sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule hyland-hills-judo.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 303-859-5531

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6–9 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11 am
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-mat times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Judo classes on the schedule at Hyland Hills Judo, confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The best place to train judo whether you are an elite level player or a beginner.”

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🧒 Kids Judo 4 mentions

“I very much enjoy the comeraderie while watching my daughter train.”

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🥋 Adult Judo

“This club has a designated kids class and an adult class that accepts teenagers who are just starting.”

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🏆 Competition (Shiai) 8 mentions

“This program has helped me go from no athletic ability at all to an international competitor and has given me the honor to represent my country over seas.”

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🤸 Throws (Nage-waza)

“They help my daughter learn, feel confident and throw her around, all while providing a positive learning environment.”

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Other martial arts here

Judo dojos are often multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Hyland Hills Judo — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, wrestling, or sambo alongside your judo, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The best place to train judo whether you are an elite level player or a beginner.”

🤝 respectful, no-ego dojo 10 mentions

“I’ve had so much fun learning Judo and now I’m sharing Judo with my family.”

🏆 active competition team 10 mentions

“This program has helped me go from no athletic ability at all to an international competitor and has given me the honor to represent my country over seas.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“As a black belt in another martial art discipline, I highly recommend Hyland Hills Judo!”

From the reviews

As a black belt in another martial art discipline, I highly recommend Hyland Hills Judo! They are welcoming to all students of any level of experience or fitness.

★★★★★ — Barb, Mar 2024

Hyland Hills judo offers the best judo training for people of all backgrounds. Judo welcomes everyone, is inclusive to and embodies the best of diversity. You can train to be an elite competitor or simply try to improve yourself recreationally here. Fantastic place and activity for a whole family to do together!

★★★★★ — Joshua, Jan 2024

Best place in the state to learn Judo. Friendly and welcoming to beginners regardless of prior knowledge. They take an entirely new look at martial arts! It's a breath of fresh air to see a modern take on Judo. There are also worldwide and national competitors at the club to accommodate any level that walks in.

★★★★★ — Jesse, Mar 2024

My daughter competes in judo. Because of the training, attention and care that she receives from the lead Sensei, she consistently places in the top three. Not only is the Sensei outstanding, the other judoka that train are fantastic training partners.

★★★★★ — Amy, Jun 2024

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New to judo? Start at Hyland Hills Judo

Hyland Hills Judo 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.

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Your first judo class at Hyland Hills 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.

Judo is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your sensei, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Hyland Hills Judo

9165 Lowell Blvd, Westminster, CO80031

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