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Kenukan Academy 拳友館
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Olathe, Kansas
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
- Free trial or intro class most dojos welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kenukan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (913) 782-5425
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“Sensei Bob Boggs was in his 20’s when I took my first class as a teenager.”
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“World champion kickboxers, AAU, USA National Champions, and other well known karateka have also trained at this dojo.”
“If you're looking for any type of Judo, Ju Jitsu, ground grappling or stand up kickboxing, muay tai, This is the place you want to train at.”
“The white belt orientation program contributes to students being ready for more advanced training as opposed to being “thrown to the wolves”.”
“I prefer one on one with Sensei Boggs vs classes, but regardless of preference, he works to meet you where you’re at!”
“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”
Other martial arts here
“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”
“I have been involved with Martial Arts for over fifty years with a background in competitive Judo and Karate, and now retired after being in law enforcement and an attorney.”
“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”
What members say
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“Travis is worthy of the utmost respect and teaches tactics for self defense, as well as real world strategies for staying safe in a street brawl.”
“Kenukan is a great place for kids and adults to learn self-defense techniques, and grow their skills in martial arts.”
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“Travis is one of the most disciplined masters of an array of martial arts like Jui-Juitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo I’ve ever known in my life this far.”
From the reviews
In the late 1990s, I trained with my father at a dojo in Overland Park, KS under a well-known Bushidokan instructor at the time, Steve Mackey. I remember those times fondly and to this day retain substantive knowledge about the self-defense techniques that Mr. Mackey taught.
I had the good fortune of training at Kenukan in the 1970’s. Sensei Bob Boggs was in his 20’s when I took my first class as a teenager. He was still actively competing at the local, regional and national level at the time and was a force to behold.
Kenukan Academy is an outstanding place to grow, not just in martial arts, but as a person. It's a school where you can build self-respect, self-discipline, self-defense, and self-confidence, all while learning powerful and effective styles like judo, jiu-jitsu, karate, and kickboxing.
I have been a member of Kenukan dojo for 38 years and its been and still is a positive experience. Many diverse students have trained in this dojo. There were lawyers, military personnel, police officers, doctors, first responders and foreign exchange students.
Your first judo class at Kenukan Academy 拳友館
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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