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Judo Movement

4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Judo dojo in West Berlin, New Jersey

Judo dojo Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons Newaza

Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized judo governing body or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, Kodokan or Tenri). If affiliation matters to you, ask which body the dojo belongs to and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes (ages 5–16) — 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
  • Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
  • Open mat open-mat randori sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule judo-movement.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 856-842-6948

Hours

Monday 9 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–9:30 pm
Friday 9 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
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 Judo Movement, confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Judo 5 mentions

“My son started attending Judo Movement over the summer.”

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🤼 Newaza (Groundwork)

“Saturdays we train newaza transitions also.”

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🤸 Throws (Nage-waza)

“A lot of BJJ practitioners come to round out their takedowns.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Day and evening classes during the week, and Sensei Dave has a lot of opportunities for private judo lessons and personal training.”

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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 Judo Movement — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“A lot of BJJ practitioners come to round out their takedowns.”

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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.

From the reviews

Awesome Judo club with fitness classes as well. Family environment. A lot of BJJ practitioners come to round out their takedowns. Saturdays we train newaza transitions also. Day and evening classes during the week, and Sensei Dave has a lot of opportunities for private judo lessons and personal training.

★★★★★ — Cesar, Sep 2016

My son started attending Judo Movement over the summer. There are classes for children and adults. The coaches are outstanding and really care about the students’ development and well-being. Sensei David has an impressive background and international experience.

★★★★★ — Jim, Dec 2021

We couldn't be more impressed with Sensei David. His passion, expertise, and genuine care create a GREAT training environment. If you're looking for an EXCELLENT Judo instructor who can enrich your life both on and off the mat, I highly recommend training with him. You won't be disappointed!

★★★★★ — Kathlyn, May 2023

Awesome training. Sensei David is a really nice coach. If you like Judo, this is definitely recommended!

★★★★★ — Diyorjon, Feb 2024

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Your first judo class at Judo Movement

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 Judo Movement

420 Commerce Ln #10, West Berlin, NJ08091

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