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Kara Judo Sambo BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Katy, Texas

Judo dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition New

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes (ages 4–17) — 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 judokara.jimdofree.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 832-994-3982

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5:30–9 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 6–8 pm
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 11 mentions

“My son has been training at this club for 5 years now, and it has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for him.”

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🏆 Competition (Shiai) 4 mentions

“The students gain valuable tournament experience, and the results speak for themselves: at almost every competition, many of the club’s athletes win medals.”

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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.

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 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🏆 active competition team 7 mentions

“In those 5 years, my son has competed in over 10 tournaments and earned many podium finishes (including several golds).”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“The coaches are very professional, patient, and truly care about each student’s development not only in skills, but also in discipline and confidence.”

From the reviews

I wanted to share our positive experience with my son's martial arts school. Unlike many programs that reward attendance alone, this school requires students to truly listen, learn, and perform. In addition to judo, the curriculum helps students overcome challenges, control their emotions, and develop character.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Mar 2026

My son has been training at this club for 5 years now, and it has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for him. The coaching is outstanding — the instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in every athlete’s progress.

★★★★★ — Victor, Apr 2026

We are very happy with this judo club. Our son enjoys every class and always looks forward to the next practice. The coaches take the children’s development seriously—the training is intensive, the discipline is strong, and the classes are clearly focused on real progress rather than simply keeping the kids occupied.

★★★★★ — Roman, Jul 2026

We are very happy with this judo gym! My child has been training here for a while now, and the progress has been amazing. The coaches are very professional, patient, and truly care about each student’s development not only in skills, but also in discipline and confidence.

★★★★★ — Fishka, Mar 2026

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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

3030 Falcon Landing Blvd #800, Katy, TX77494

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