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Rocklin Judo
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Rocklin, California
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized judo governing body or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, Kodokan or Tenri). If affiliation matters to you, ask which body the dojo belongs to and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rocklinjudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-625-6739
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:15–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–6:45 pm |
| Thursday | 5:15–8:45 pm |
| Friday | 5:15–8:45 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about each student’s progress, whether you are a beginner or more advanced.”
“My son has gone from an average judo player to a national champion and was invited to compete on Team USA representing the USA at the PanAm games.”
“It’s a great place for kids, teens, and adults to build confidence, physical fitness, and strong character.”
“The Rocklin Judo Adult class has been a very good experience for me.”
“My son has gone from an average judo player to a national champion and was invited to compete on Team USA representing the USA at the PanAm games.”
“So far, from striking to takedowns to grappling, the elements taught are part of the whole package!”
“The whole experience is calm and quiet, the students are given one on one time with the sensei, and are also given time with each other to practice and help each other.”
“Great opportunities for competition, as well as the practical self-defense side of the arts.”
Other martial arts here
“A month in, it's apparent that senseis Todd, Shane, and Ted offer a rare breadth and depth of judo / BJJ knowledge that would be difficult to find elsewhere.”
“Great opportunities for competition, as well as the practical self-defense side of the arts.”
What members say
“The kids receive excellent instruction and attention from senior staff just like the adults.”
“The whole staff and community is very welcoming and receptive, plus there is so much emphasis on safety that it is very approachable for a newbie.”
“The whole staff and community is very welcoming and receptive, plus there is so much emphasis on safety that it is very approachable for a newbie.”
“They volunteer their time to foster this sound, technique-based community, one that is even worth commuting to (as some instructors and students do).”
“5 years ago, and my daughter also joined last year. Both of them love the classes, the Senseis, and their classmates.”
“My son has gone from an average judo player to a national champion and was invited to compete on Team USA representing the USA at the PanAm games.”
From the reviews
We've been coming here for 6 years now. My son has gone from an average judo player to a national champion and was invited to compete on Team USA representing the USA at the PanAm games. Their instruction is excellent and they have their student's best interest at heart.
My daughter has been going here for almost 8 years. In those years, she has matured as a person, improved her leadership, and come to value hard work. If you're looking to "pay" for promotions, this is not the place for you.
Wonderful - Kind, smart, organized - teaching respect, strength, and personal growth! So, my teen son was invited to join a friend at Rocklin Judo on an open night. Okay, so I forced him to go, and he isn't planning on going back, but I was SO impressed by what I saw there, I wanted to share.
Top notch instruction, wide range of ages and skill levels, with a community feel, located in a shared martial arts facility. As a beginner (M25) with no prior martial arts experience, I was welcomed from day one. A dojo is only as good as it's instruction.
New to judo? Start at Rocklin Judo
Rocklin Judo 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 Rocklin 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.
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