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Team 1 Judo Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Anaheim, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule team1judo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 323-309-5945
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is a great dojo for beginners looking to learn judo.”
What members say
“Joey and Charles are excellent instructors, and everyone is very friendly.”
“Joey and Charles are excellent instructors, and everyone is very friendly.”
From the reviews
This is a great place to learn Judo, I will say the staff is super helpful and it doesn’t matter if you’re new to Judo. The instructors are all great and helpful. There's classes for kids and adults. I would recommended this gym if anyone is interested in learning Judo!
This is a great dojo for beginners looking to learn judo. High ratio of senseis to students. Place is very welcoming and makes safety a priority. Also super affordable!
Great place to learn judo! Joey and Charles are excellent instructors, and everyone is very friendly.
My nephew and niece love this dojo and the sensei coaches are great. Very nice group to join.
New to judo? Start at Team 1 Judo Dojo
Team 1 Judo Dojo comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Team 1 Judo Dojo
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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