Judo Classes in Honolulu, HI
Honolulu has 7 judo dojos — including 1 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 3 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.
Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Honolulu Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
Shobukan Judo Club
Sogoro Judo Club, Inc.
Manoa Judo Club
Good to know in Honolulu
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Salt Lake Judo Club and Sogoro Judo Club, Inc..
Plan your first class
This dojo offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try judo before you commit. Check each dojo's schedule for the current offer.
- Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (78)
New to judo?
This dojo is 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.
- Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (78)
Kids & teen judo in Honolulu
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.
- Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (78)
- Honolulu Judo Club ★★★★★ 5 (10)
- Manoa Judo Club
Judo in Honolulu: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Honolulu?
- Most Honolulu 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 Honolulu dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 7 dojos in Honolulu advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Honolulu?
- Yes. Judo welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Honolulu dojo is 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 Honolulu?
- Yes — 3 Honolulu 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.