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Roughrider Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Dickinson, North Dakota
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Website & schedule roughriderjudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (701) 227-8710
The classes they run
“They have a great kids class and adult class, and are very patient, knowledgeable, and experienced in the instruction of judo.”
“They have a great kids class and adult class, and are very patient, knowledgeable, and experienced in the instruction of judo.”
“Popular all over the world, an Olympic sport, a good workout, and a lot of fun.”
“Judo, the most affordable (side eyeing bjj😒) and useful self defense art currently available.”
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“Judo, the most affordable (side eyeing bjj😒) and useful self defense art currently available.”
“Judo, the most affordable (side eyeing bjj😒) and useful self defense art currently available.”
From the reviews
Judo, the most affordable (side eyeing bjj😒) and useful self defense art currently available. Popular all over the world, an Olympic sport, a good workout, and a lot of fun. Dickinson is lucky to have their own Judo Dojo, thanks to two dedicated men who have been running the program here for 20 years!
Sensei Ficek and Sensei Lambert along with their assistant instructors are amazing. The instructors are really good and patient with kids. My kids get excited and look forward to each practice. Myself and four (4) kids are students of Roughrider Judo.
Your first judo class at Roughrider 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.