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Ju Dojo - Judo Center
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Sarasota, Florida
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — 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
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule judojousa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 941-302-8484
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Ju Dojo is a fantastic and welcoming place where our kids (ages 12 & 9) have grown tremendously in both skill and confidence.”
“Professor Andre is not only a great competitor, but a fantastic teacher, breaking down complex movements and making them easy for all.”
“Whether you want to pursue the next Judo belt or fine-tune your BJJ stand-up game with Judo takedowns, this is the place to go!”
“I recently did a private lesson with Professor Andre.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you want to pursue the next Judo belt or fine-tune your BJJ stand-up game with Judo takedowns, this is the place to go!”
What members say
“Sensei André is knowledgeable, supportive, and creates a positive environment for training.”
“What I value most here is the welcoming spirit, the joy, and the way everyone supports each other like a family between the sensei and the judoka.”
“You can clearly see their confidence, focus, and respect growing every week — and their judo skills improve very quickly because of how well he teaches.”
“Professor Andre is not only a great competitor, but a fantastic teacher, breaking down complex movements and making them easy for all.”
“You can clearly see their confidence, focus, and respect growing every week — and their judo skills improve very quickly because of how well he teaches.”
From the reviews
Professor Andre is not only a great competitor, but a fantastic teacher, breaking down complex movements and making them easy for all. Whether you want to pursue the next Judo belt or fine-tune your BJJ stand-up game with Judo takedowns, this is the place to go! Joe L
Ju Dojo has become a staple in our lives - Sensei does an incredible job connecting with and teaching my son. He has high standards and expectations for all the kids, but is encouraging and teaches them what it takes to succeed. 10/10 recommend - Ju Dojo is the best.
Andre is the BEST Judo Sensei in the Sarasota area. Very patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended, either for your kids or for adults too.
I can’t say enough good things about this Gym and sensei Andre. He has an amazing way of disciplining kids while still encouraging them. You can clearly see their confidence, focus, and respect growing every week — and their judo skills improve very quickly because of how well he teaches.
Your first judo class at Ju Dojo - Judo Center
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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