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Kanokoshi Judo Center
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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)
The classes they run
“The judoka who do train here are also strong competitors who would be in the top percentage of students at any regular judo oriented dojo.”
“If your interest is in self defense, MMA, competition Judo, or simply getting a good grappling workout, I highly recommend attending one of the classes.”
Other martial arts here
“If your interest is in self defense, MMA, competition Judo, or simply getting a good grappling workout, I highly recommend attending one of the classes.”
“If your interest is in self defense, MMA, competition Judo, or simply getting a good grappling workout, I highly recommend attending one of the classes.”
What members say
“It’s a small gym, but the instructor is the best in the area and probably the surrounding states as well without a doubt.”
“Instructors are both friendly and very experienced in the art.”
“If your interest is in self defense, MMA, competition Judo, or simply getting a good grappling workout, I highly recommend attending one of the classes.”
From the reviews
It’s a small gym, but the instructor is the best in the area and probably the surrounding states as well without a doubt. The judoka who do train here are also strong competitors who would be in the top percentage of students at any regular judo oriented dojo.
Easily the best Judo gym in the area. Instructors are both friendly and very experienced in the art. My daughter and I both practice here and we couldn't be happier. I hope their student pool increases to the point where we need more space.
Your first judo class at Kanokoshi 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. 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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