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Sasaki Judo
5 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Casselberry, Florida
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.
Judo club offering instruction for children and adults from world-class teachers.
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 sasakimartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 689-308-7117
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and truly invested in helping each student improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced judoka.”
“My sons feel their judo has improved so much, and they love how the instructors break down techniques in detail — it helps everything click faster and shows up in their sparring.”
“Whether you are a seasoned competitor or a beginner, you will find the training here to be both challenging and rewarding.”
Other martial arts here
“There are many BJJ and MMA gyms in Central Florida but Sasaki Judo is the only dojo in Central Florida that teaches pure judo.”
“There are many BJJ and MMA gyms in Central Florida but Sasaki Judo is the only dojo in Central Florida that teaches pure judo.”
What members say
“The dojo hosts many great black belts and senseis that will provide you with strategy, technique, and guidance on your martial art journey.”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and truly invested in helping each student improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced judoka.”
“Sasaki Judo is home to several national champions that will help you drastically improve your skills and mentality through friendly competition, encouragement, and comradery.”
“My sons feel their judo has improved so much, and they love how the instructors break down techniques in detail — it helps everything click faster and shows up in their sparring.”
“Whether you are a seasoned competitor or a beginner, you will find the training here to be both challenging and rewarding.”
“I began practicing at their affiliated judo club at UCF and I continue to attend classes at Sasaki.”
From the reviews
As the Sensei at Jason Morris Judo Center in Beaufort and a Team USA M4 81kg fighter, I can confidently say that Sasaki Judo in Orlando is an exceptional dojo that stands out as the best place to train in the South.
My husband and I had been wanting to start a Japanese martial art for a while, and for Christmas we decided our gift to each other would be to finally begin. After researching, we found one actually close to us called Sasaki Judo, which is the only Judo dojo in Florida that has Japanese instructors and decided to try…
I've been training at Sasaki Judo for about 2 years now and I can confidently say it is unlike anywhere I have ever trained before... There are many BJJ and MMA gyms in Central Florida but Sasaki Judo is the only dojo in Central Florida that teaches pure judo.
Sasaki Sensei is amazing, I wanted to learn Judo to help my Jiu Jitsu originally but the environment at the dojo and all of the details that sensei still gives me to help me improve my technique, made fall in love with Judo. Amazing place I am grateful that i can train with them every week.
New to judo? Start at Sasaki Judo
Sasaki 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 Sasaki 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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