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Joseki Judo
4.6 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Spokane Valley, Washington
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
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule josekijudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (509) 991-7420
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you are trying a martial art for the first time or have prior experience, you should come and meet the instructors and try a class.”
“Very knowledgeable senseis that are great with kids, and professional with the teens and adults.”
“Very knowledgeable senseis that are great with kids, and professional with the teens and adults.”
“With tons of patience it took my middle child who would trip over her own two feet into a medal winner and introduced a love of being active”
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What members say
“Very knowledgeable senseis that are great with kids, and professional with the teens and adults.”
“Whether you are trying a martial art for the first time or have prior experience, you should come and meet the instructors and try a class.”
“World class knowledge from experienced black belts, this gym is very warm and friendly to beginners.”
“With tons of patience it took my middle child who would trip over her own two feet into a medal winner and introduced a love of being active”
“They focus a lot on safety, especially teaching kids how to fall properly and build confidence step by step.”
From the reviews
Very respectable and high level Judo gym. The instructors are very kind and friendly and make everyone feel welcome and make it very fun to learn and go to a martial art. I am especially impressed with their kids that go here. Disciplined, kind and knowledgeable and the instructors instill this in their teaching.
The safest and most fun place for kids to learn judo! All the sensei are amazing—super knowledgeable, patient, and gentle with the kids. They focus a lot on safety, especially teaching kids how to fall properly and build confidence step by step.
Excellent dojo! My 5yr old son has been attending for 3-4 months now and it has been great for him. He loves it and has learned so much. Very knowledgeable senseis that are great with kids, and professional with the teens and adults. I can't think of a single critiqur to give
This judo dojo is as family-oriented as they come. Great instruction, workouts, and atmosphere. I always look forward to coming here!
New to judo? Start at Joseki Judo
Joseki Judo comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Joseki 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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