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Looking for judo classes in Philadelphia? Our directory tracks the dojos and clubs worth training at — from beginner-friendly classes and kids' judo to serious competition teams. Use the map and rankings below to find your dojo, compare what each one offers, and grab a free trial before you commit.
5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Martial arts school offering judo classes for adults and children in a family-friendly environment.
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
4.8 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
Straightforward studio offering judo & jiu-jitsu for children & adults, plus kettlebell workouts.
4.6 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
The smartest way to start: these dojos offer a free trial class or a discounted intro deal, so you can experience the coaching and the mat before you commit: El Idrissi Judo USA, philadelphia judo. Try a couple before choosing. Check each dojo's schedule for current offers, and see the full list on our free trial page.
New to the mat? These dojos flag beginner-welcoming classes: Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu, El Idrissi Strength Dojo, El Idrissi Judo USA. You do not need to be fit, flexible, or experienced to start — read our welcoming intro to judo, or browse every beginner-friendly dojo in the directory.
Looking for classes for your child? These Philadelphia dojos flag kids' or youth programs: El Idrissi Strength Dojo, El Idrissi Judo USA, World Class MMA Philly, Osagame Martial Arts and Fitness, Liberty Bell Judo Academy, philadelphia judo. See our kids' age guide for what age to start and how dojos keep it safe, or browse all kids judo clubs.
Judo dojos in Philadelphia often teach other martial arts under the same roof, so you can add another grappling art on one membership. See how the two closest grappling arts compare in our judo vs BJJ guide, or browse the other martial arts each dojo offers and the judo class types available.
I been coming to Philadelphia Jiu Jitsu for about 3 years and for the past 3 years it has been nothing but great and exciting! Damon and the other instructors know their stuff by heart and have a large range of knowledge of the sport alongside other types of mix martial arts that you learn a lot from various forms and…
As someone with a disability, Alla and Ayoub (the facilitators) are both exceptionally accommodating, not just to me but to other individuals with limitations as well. They are always ready to help us all at every stage of our journey. Additionally, I had no prior experience in any form of martial arts.
I had been training at El Idrissi Judo Academy from June 2021 to June 2025. To say that my time here was life changing is an understatement. Although I have since moved to another city, I wanted to comment on my time here.
