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Total Form Fitness Judo
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Judo dojo in White Plains, New York
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
- Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tffjw.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 914-498-2711
Hours
| Monday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The adult class is beginner friendly and easy to get started with no prior training.”
“Through his games and judo instruction, the kids build strength, endurance and coordination while also learning important values like courtesy, courage, self-control and respect.”
“I have been enrolled in the adult class since it's inception and my kids have been going for about 1 year.”
“There is a mix of stand up and ground work in the curriculum, and many of the moves are shown/discussed from a self defense standpoint.”
“There is a mix of stand up and ground work in the curriculum, and many of the moves are shown/discussed from a self defense standpoint.”
Other martial arts here
“There is a mix of stand up and ground work in the curriculum, and many of the moves are shown/discussed from a self defense standpoint.”
What members say
“The head instructor Leo is great at Judo.”
“Through his games and judo instruction, the kids build strength, endurance and coordination while also learning important values like courtesy, courage, self-control and respect.”
“We have watched our son build skill and confidence.”
“TFFJW has an amazing program for a very reasonable price, my 6 and 10 year old kids always enjoyed going to it.”
“Through his games and judo instruction, the kids build strength, endurance and coordination while also learning important values like courtesy, courage, self-control and respect.”
From the reviews
My 5 year old girl has been taking lessons for one year and she now loves judo more than any other activity. Sensei Leo is the best. Through his games and judo instruction, the kids build strength, endurance and coordination while also learning important values like courtesy, courage, self-control and respect.
Sensei Leo is great with kids. So much so that my daughter and son love it. I only wished I have found it sooner maybe my oldest son who is 12 would not have stopped. I definitely recommend this place for kids who are doing sports.
Total Form Judo has been a fantastic experience for us! Leo is unbelievably patient and kind with our son. He’s firm without being intimidating. His ability to draw the kids in and have them retain everything he is teaching is amazing. We have watched our son build skill and confidence.
Since my daughter started judo I have seen a huge difference in her behavior. She is more focused. She is confident, more focused and can control her emotions a lot better. Sensei Leo is very patient, very loving but shows discipline to the kids. We love Totallyformfitness judo !!! Can’t wait to enroll my second kid !
New to judo? Start at Total Form Fitness Judo
Total Form Fitness 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 Total Form Fitness 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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