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Melton's Judo Club
4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Jackson, Mississippi
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Phone (601) 624-3149
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From the reviews
Sensei Dave Melton is a fantastic instructor. If you are looking for a place that will make sure your kid gets good grades in school and has a high-level instructor, this is the place! I highly recommend this place if you are in the Jackson area.
He has been teaching Judo over 30 years! He brings a great combination of love and discipline.
Your first judo class at Melton's Judo Club
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.