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Judo Classes in Florida
61 judo dojos across 41 cities in Florida — including 15 with a free trial, 24 beginner-friendly, and 49 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each dojo runs — or browse the map.
Judo — the gentle way — is an Olympic sport built on throws and groundwork, and Florida now has dojos for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition (shiai) team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — you bow in and start where you are.
Cities in Florida
- Miami
- Fort Lauderdale
- Ocoee
- Orlando
- Port St. Lucie
- St. Petersburg
- Boca Raton
- Jacksonville
- Pensacola
- St Cloud
- Tampa
- Atlantic Beach
- Auburndale
- Boynton Beach
- Cape Coral
- Casselberry
- Coconut Creek
- Doral
- Fort Myers
- Groveland
- Hallandale Beach
- Hialeah
- Hudson
- Hypoluxo
- Largo
- Lauderhill
- Margate
- Miami Shores
- Naples
- Niceville
- North Miami Beach
- North Port
- Oldsmar
- Princeton
- Royal Palm Beach
- Sarasota
- Tallahassee
- Valrico
- Venice
- West Palm Beach
- Winter Haven
Featured judo dojos in Florida
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Florida ranking →
Ivy League Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo
5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sasaki Judo
5 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Judo club offering instruction for children and adults from world-class teachers.
New Port Richey Judo Jujitsu Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Falcon Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Tampa Florida Judo and Mixed Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
More ways to train in Florida
- Best judo dojos in Florida — the state-wide ranking
- Judo for beginners — 24 beginner-friendly dojos in Florida, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen judo — 49 dojos in Florida with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 15 dojos in Florida offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's judo — 2 dojos in Florida with women's classes
- Browse judo class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, newaza, throws, competition and more
- Kodokan locations in Florida
Judo programs in Florida
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Florida
Most judo dojos are multi-art. Here's what else Florida dojos teach under the same roof.
Judo in Florida: common questions
- How many judo dojos are in Florida?
- Our directory lists 61 judo dojos across 41 cities in Florida. The cities with the most are Miami (6), Fort Lauderdale (3), Ocoee (3).
- How much does judo cost a month in Florida?
- Most Florida dojos don't post prices online. Across judo dojos in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$60 (median around $40). Judo is usually sold as a monthly membership, and it often runs cheap at community, YMCA and nonprofit clubs. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Florida?
- Yes — 15 dojos in Florida advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the dojo's site.
- Can beginners and kids train judo in Florida?
- Absolutely — judo welcomes all levels. 24 Florida dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 49 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and a good dojo eases you in — you learn to fall safely (ukemi) and go at your own pace.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start judo?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Randori (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good dojo never rushes beginners into it; your first classes focus on ukemi (safe falling), and tapping early keeps groundwork safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace — you bow in, show respect, and all levels are welcome.