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Training Project

5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Judo dojo in St Marys, Georgia

Kids & teens Private lessons Competition

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's judo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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
  • Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (912) 439-1458

Hours

Monday 5–7 PM
Tuesday 5–7 PM
Wednesday 5–7 PM
Thursday 5–7 PM
Friday 5–7 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-mat times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Judo classes on the schedule at Training Project, confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Judo 16 mentions

“He easily switches between teaching the basics to new students( including kids) and works on polishing those with the more experienced students.”

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💪 Women's Judo 2 mentions

“Ashley’s pop up womens classes are so much fun!”

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🏆 Competition (Shiai) 2 mentions

“I highly recommend them for people just wanting to stay in shape and for competitors alike.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Very beginner friendly was able to get one on one attention with Evan during classes.”

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Other martial arts here

Judo dojos are often multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Training Project — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“My kids ask everyday if it’s Jiu Jitsu day ♥️”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“They have just about everything MMA for men, women, and kids.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, wrestling, or sambo alongside your judo, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 40 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“I've been training with Evan for over 15 years and his experience shows as a coach and an athlete. Great location in the middle of town with very affordable prices.”

🤝 respectful, no-ego dojo 11 mentions

“They love all the electronics as any kid lol but these classes give my family a sense of balance.”

🔥 great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“The woman’s HIIT Classes are awesome and I always get a great workout.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My kids are avid gamers. They love all the electronics as any kid lol but these classes give my family a sense of balance.”

🏆 active competition team 2 mentions

“I highly recommend them for people just wanting to stay in shape and for competitors alike.”

💗 welcoming to women 5 mentions

“Always doing seasonal events for the ladies and children as well.”

From the reviews

I have a hectic schedule and we come as often as possible. My kids are avid gamers. They love all the electronics as any kid lol but these classes give my family a sense of balance. Between school, school sports and other activities this is the one where my kids always say they feel most at home.

★★★★★ — Luz, Apr 2026

I outweighed the head coach by 50lbs when we were in highschool and he still beat me up with little effort, but don't worry, I totally had it coming. He's a solid guy in ethics, pragmatism, and fitness. You'll learn a lot about how to conduct yourself inside and outside the ring if you go here.

★★★★★ — Mr, Mar 2025

Coach Evan has been an amazing coach from the time I met him over 5 years ago! He easily switches between teaching the basics to new students( including kids) and works on polishing those with the more experienced students. Have never had nor seen a bad experience happen at his place!!

★★★★★ — Hale, Jun 2023

My kids (13, 8) love taking classes here! My youngest is special needs, and can struggle with group instruction. Evan is a patient and kind instructor who has created an environment that all kids can have fun and learn in. My kids ask everyday if it’s Jiu Jitsu day ♥️

★★★★★ — Shelby, Jun 2023

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Your first judo class at Training Project

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.

Judo is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your sensei, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Training Project

2507 Osborne Rd Unit D, St Marys, GA31558

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