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Kara Judo, Sambo bjj

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Houston, Texas

Judo dojo Kids & teens Competition

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  • 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)
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  • Website & schedule judokara.jimdo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 832-994-3982

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6–9:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6–9:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Kara Judo, Sambo bjj, confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Judo 14 mentions

“I've been leading my children for a year now children have good achievements.”

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🏆 Competition (Shiai)

“Fantasy martial arts school, very kind -and experienced coaches with multiple medals in competitions.”

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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 Kara Judo, Sambo bjj — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🤼 Sambo 3 mentions

“At KARA MMA Fitness Center you receive personal attention as a student in judo, jujitsu, sambo, boxing or mixed martial arts.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“At KARA MMA Fitness Center you receive personal attention as a student in judo, jujitsu, sambo, boxing or mixed martial arts.”

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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.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“The coach is very friendly and give great instruction.”

🤝 respectful, no-ego dojo 5 mentions

“The coach is very friendly and explains everything clearly.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“They are better than anyone else with a proper warm-up for all muscle groups at the beggining of each workout and their great attention to the correct technique.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My son loves going to Judo and he really likes his teacher and classmates.”

🏆 active competition team 2 mentions

“Fantasy martial arts school, very kind -and experienced coaches with multiple medals in competitions.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“Regardless of the number of students, you always get enough personal attention from the coach, he is focused on your personal progress together with you.”

From the reviews

I joined box classes at this place three months ago and very happy with them. Work-out is never boring, you feel challeng every time you come. They are better than anyone else with a proper warm-up for all muscle groups at the beggining of each workout and their great attention to the correct technique.

★★★★★ — Valerie, Jun 2017

I was introduced to boxing in this gym by my friend and got hooked pretty fast. The workout is challenging and intense. The coach Maryan makes focus on technique of each student. It's been three months I attend the classes and I feel the progress not only in boxing but my stamina and strength got way better as well.

★★★★★ — Ляля, Jun 2017

My children have been doing judo in Kara Judo for 2 years now. Oleg Sensei is a real professional. Kids just dream about training. Thank you Sensei.

★★★★★ — Custom, May 2019

I have regularly been attending Boxing Classes with Maryan for about two months now and I can honestly say that I am getting the best value for the training that I have ever had in Houston. Maryan actually very diligently teaches you how to box and how to properly move.

★★★★★ — Alex, Jan 2017

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Your first judo class at Kara Judo, Sambo bjj

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 Kara Judo, Sambo bjj

9649 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX77096

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