Judo Classes in Miami, FL
Miami has 6 judo dojos — including 2 beginner-friendly and 6 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.
Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Falcon Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Grappling Arts Jiu-jitsu & Judo LLC
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Baragua Judo Kai
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
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.
- Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (86)
- Baragua Judo Kai ★★★★★ 5 (12)
Kids & teen judo in Miami
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.
- Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (86)
- Falcon Judo Club ★★★★★ 5 (60)
- A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation ★★★★★ 4.9 (48)
Judo in Miami: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Miami?
- Most Miami 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 Miami dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Miami 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 Miami?
- 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 Miami 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 Miami?
- Yes — 6 Miami dojos run kids' or youth judo. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.