Judo Classes in Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor has 3 judo dojos — including 2 beginner-friendly and 1 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.
Japanese Martial Arts Center
5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Karigane Judo
Judo at the Unversity of Michigan
Good to know in Ann Arbor
1 of the 3 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Japanese Martial Arts Center and Karigane Judo.
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.
- Japanese Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 5 (52)
- Karigane Judo
Kids & teen judo in Ann Arbor
This dojo runs kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.
- Japanese Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 5 (52)
Judo in Ann Arbor: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Ann Arbor?
- Most Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor?
- 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor?
- Yes — 1 Ann Arbor dojo runs 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.