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Lopez Judo Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Corpus Christi, Texas
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule lopezjudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 361-813-4506
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:15–9:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
What members say
“The atomosphere is extremely friendly and everyone is willing to help you!”
“Sensei Lopez provides excellent instruction and is even willing to repeatedly show students how to properly execute technique.”
From the reviews
Lopez judo is an awesome family friendly dojo. My kids have been doing judo for a few months and love it! I highly recommend!
Sensei Lopez provides excellent instruction and is even willing to repeatedly show students how to properly execute technique. A majority of the class is spent practicing the technique shown before finishing off with with sparing(Randori). I highly recommend training here or giving it a try.
A great facility with springboard mats. Top notch training with experienced coaches who are both personable and professional. Mr. Lopez has created a positive culture and community of judokas.
Your first judo class at Lopez Judo Academy
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.