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M3 Fight and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Montrose, California
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's judo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 818-564-7839
Hours
| Monday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There's also levels for teens, beginners, and intermediates.”
“My son took him down by his leg, mounted his back and applied a choke that had his teammate tapping out within 45 seconds.”
“They offer a variety of classes and women's only classes for ladies that want to learn fighting techniques but are intimidated by co-ed classes.”
“Want to train and compete at the very highest levels in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Judo?”
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“Want to train and compete at the very highest levels in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Judo?”
“I highly recommend this gym to anyone who is looking for an MMA gym.”
What members say
“Honestly I've never felt more welcome at any other gym and the people there are like family.”
“They offer a variety of classes and women's only classes for ladies that want to learn fighting techniques but are intimidated by co-ed classes.”
“He has gained so much in regards to skills and conditioning I can not say enough about about Coach Danny and Coach Rick.”
“Want to train and compete at the very highest levels in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Judo?”
“They offer a variety of classes and women's only classes for ladies that want to learn fighting techniques but are intimidated by co-ed classes.”
“Thank you M3 for instilling confidence through bjj.”
From the reviews
I've been attending M3 for 6 years now. The quality of teaching is on par if not better than popular competitor-oriented gyms who tend to focus on limited or one-dimensional aspects of grappling and striking (usually omitting key components to the arts).
Thank you coaches! My 9 year old has learned a lot in the five months he's been training at M3. Recently, just for kicks, he took on a baseball teammate who is slightly taller and more athletic. The teammate has some boxing training. They rolled on the grass of the baseball field with no striking allowed.
I've been a member of multiple gyms but none have ever compared to m3. The classes range from Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Womens boot camp, and Conditioning. All are excellent and well worth the money. There's also levels for teens, beginners, and intermediates.
I went to M3 for a couple of years. I loved taking Muay Thai and always thought the instructor was such a nice guy! Very helpful when correcting technique and the class was really awesome overall! Sparring was NEVER mandatory and the bag/partner work was a lot of fun.
New to judo? Start at M3 Fight and Fitness
M3 Fight and Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never stepped on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at M3 Fight and Fitness
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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