Judo Classes in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville has 2 judo dojos — including 2 beginner-friendly and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each dojo runs, so you can find your dojo and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Jacksonville Judo Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Judo Sport Academy
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
Good to know in Jacksonville
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Jacksonville Judo Training Center and Judo Sport Academy.
New to judo?
These dojos are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that randori builds up slowly and you start by learning to fall safely. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Jacksonville Judo Training Center ★★★★★ 5 (38)
- Judo Sport Academy ★★★★★ 5 (14)
Kids & teen judo in Jacksonville
These dojos run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.
- Jacksonville Judo Training Center ★★★★★ 5 (38)
- Judo Sport Academy ★★★★★ 5 (14)
Judo in Jacksonville: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Jacksonville?
- Most Jacksonville dojos don't post prices online. Judo is usually sold as a monthly membership, and it often runs cheap at community and nonprofit clubs. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Jacksonville dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Jacksonville dojos list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Jacksonville?
- Yes. Judo welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Jacksonville dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Randori (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good dojo never pressures newcomers, and you start by learning ukemi (safe falling) — you bow in, show respect, and all levels are welcome.
- Are there kids' judo classes in Jacksonville?
- Yes — 2 Jacksonville dojos run kids' or youth judo, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.