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Nibukikan Martial Arts Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Chico, California

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Phone +1 530-570-0549

Hours

Monday 6:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 5:30–9:30 pm
Friday 6:30–8:30 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 Nibukikan Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Judo 13 mentions

“The kids look forward to attending class where they develop character, confidence, and physical fitness while learning self-defense, control, and respect.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The kids look forward to attending class where they develop character, confidence, and physical fitness while learning self-defense, control, and respect.”

All dojos that run self-defense →

Other martial arts here

Judo dojos are often multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Nibukikan Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The kids look forward to attending class where they develop character, confidence, and physical fitness while learning self-defense, control, and respect.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, wrestling, or sambo alongside your judo, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 respectful, no-ego dojo 11 mentions

“The kids look forward to attending class where they develop character, confidence, and physical fitness while learning self-defense, control, and respect.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Their ability to break down techniques with patience, clarity, and encouragement has made a huge difference in my son’s confidence and growth.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Their ability to break down techniques with patience, clarity, and encouragement has made a huge difference in my son’s confidence and growth.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“The kids look forward to attending class where they develop character, confidence, and physical fitness while learning self-defense, control, and respect.”

From the reviews

An amazing experience!! A friendly, inviting, place with some of the nicest people I've met, and these people really know their stuff!! A great place to learn Jujitsu, Judo, Tai Chi, or Yoga! Want to learn how to defend yourself in a safe supportive environment? This is it!!! So happy to work out here!!!

★★★★★ — Dianna, Jun 2024

A great place to be if you are looking for classic judo, jujitsu, and tai chi training. A no frills place, but the teaching is tops!

★★★★★ — Jeremiah, Oct 2021

Nibukikan Martial Arts Academy has been an incredible experience for my son. From the very first visit, we were genuinely touched by how welcoming and inclusive the entire community was. The atmosphere is warm, supportive, and truly family oriented something that immediately put both of us at ease.

★★★★★ — Michael, May 2025

We have only been at Nibukikan for a short time, but I’m blown away by how thoughtful and knowledgeable everyone has been. Sean has demonstrated so much patience and understanding of the kids he works with. He offers reasonable challenges and supports children with clarity of expectations, redirection and also humor.

★★★★★ — Cate, Sep 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

Your first judo class at Nibukikan Martial Arts 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 Nibukikan Martial Arts Academy

664 E 1st Ave #10, Chico, CA95926

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and member reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this dojo? Claim your listing — it's free.