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Mambi Judo Academy

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Tampa, Florida

Judo dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule mambijudoclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (813) 965-7330

Hours

Monday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 5–9 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 Mambi Judo Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Judo 4 mentions

“The best judo teacher in tampa bay area, nice experience 👌,I hope my childrens learn a lot in his academy.”

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🥋 Adult Judo

“Kids and adult classes all throughout the week.”

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💪 Women's Judo

“As a woman in judo, Sensei Del always encourages me to be tough and keep going.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Not only is he a great sensei but also a physical trainer no doubt you will be in tip top shape.”

🤝 respectful, no-ego dojo 6 mentions

“Accommodates wells with the body and mind helps over come the fatigue Discipline Respect Heart”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son is more confident now, after 6 monts of practice.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Accommodates wells with the body and mind helps over come the fatigue Discipline Respect Heart”

From the reviews

Great please to train. Everyone is friendly and competitive. The Sensei’s really know their stuff. Kids and adult classes all throughout the week. Best judo school in Tampa!

★★★★★ — Joma, May 2021

Mambi judo is the best school in tampa hands down. Not only is he a great sensei but also a physical trainer no doubt you will be in tip top shape. Accommodates wells with the body and mind helps over come the fatigue Discipline Respect Heart

★★★★★ — Fernando, May 2018

I am so pleased to have found Mambi Judo. Sensei Diaz is a great trainer. All the members are welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Vanessa, Jul 2023

Love this dojo! Sensei is very knowledgeable and patient. As a woman in judo, Sensei Del always encourages me to be tough and keep going. Never give up!

★★★★★ — Whitney, Oct 2022

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Your first judo class at Mambi 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.

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 Mambi Judo Academy

8140 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL33615

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