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San Jose Buddhist Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Judo dojo in San Jose, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes (ages 8–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 sjbjudo.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 408-838-8956
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter and I were visiting California from the UK and decided to check out some judo clubs.”
“The club also host the Sensei Memorial Judo Tournament at San Jose State University, and that tournament is on it's 68th year as of 2016.”
“It also produces Judo Olympians, one of whom is competing in the Brazil Olympics.”
What members say
“The club also host the Sensei Memorial Judo Tournament at San Jose State University, and that tournament is on it's 68th year as of 2016.”
“San Jose Buddhist Judo club is a non-profit entity, and one of the oldest judo clubs in America.”
From the reviews
What a wonderful judo dojo for kids and adults. I can not give them enough praise and recommendation. Take your children here by all means. San Jose Buddhist Judo club is a non-profit entity, and one of the oldest judo clubs in America. The instructors are patient and watchful of all the students.
We go for their excelent judo program. They teach all ages, sexes & you need bot be a member of the church. Very large program with many instuctors. They volunteer, which keeps cost down. A wonderful program run by talented & wonderful people!
Highly recommend this judo club. My daughter and I were visiting California from the UK and decided to check out some judo clubs. The level of judo taught here is excellent. The format of the session was very good. Warmup-newaza-tachiwaza. The coaches at this club do not stand around chatting.
Your first judo class at San Jose Buddhist 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.
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