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West Central Illinois Judo
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Mapleton, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Phone (309) 697-2929
What members say
“A wonderful place to learn and practice competition-oriented Judo.”
From the reviews
WCI Judo features outstanding instruction and coaching in Judo. Classes are fun for both kids and adults, and can offer the benefits of increased fitness or, if desired, the training for skills necessary in high levels of competition- all in a safe and friendly environment.
I've been doing Judo with the instructor George Weers for over 8 years, and the coaching is top-notch, the players are very nice and very skilled. A wonderful place to learn and practice competition-oriented Judo.
Your first judo class at West Central Illinois 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.