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OBC Judo
4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Odessa, Texas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most dojos welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule obcjudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 432-444-5016
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We’ve seen many kids from diverse backgrounds come in and immediately taken away by the sense of structure and fun within athletic discipline which bring other opportunities.”
“I recommend you bring your kids to observe and talking to the parents before committing to this first Olympic martial art sport 🙏”
What members say
“We’ve seen many kids from diverse backgrounds come in and immediately taken away by the sense of structure and fun within athletic discipline which bring other opportunities.”
From the reviews
This Judo club has been serving the Permian Basin community for the past 60+ years. At least 5 dedicated black belts are always on the mat to coach and train the kids. This dojo is probably the oldest martial dojo in Odessa.
OBC Judo took us in 5 years ago while we were looking for activities our child could do after school. It was supposed to be a seasonal thing for us but the team and its instructors made us feel like part of a family and here we are years later.
Your first judo class at OBC Judo
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.