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Judo Classes in New Jersey
34 judo dojos across 30 cities in New Jersey — including 12 with a free trial, 14 beginner-friendly, and 24 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each dojo runs — or browse the map.
Judo — the gentle way — is an Olympic sport built on throws and groundwork, and New Jersey now has dojos for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition (shiai) team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — you bow in and start where you are.
Cities in New Jersey
- Elizabeth
- Palisades Park
- Union City
- Vineland
- Belleville
- Clifton
- Colonia
- Colts Neck
- Cranford
- East Orange
- Elizabethport
- Fair Lawn
- Fairfield
- Freehold
- Glen Rock
- Kenvil
- Lakewood
- Lyndhurst
- Manalapan Township
- Millstone Township
- Montvale
- Old Bridge
- Pompton Lakes
- Princeton
- Ridgefield Park
- Riverside
- Secaucus
- Toms River
- Totowa
- West Berlin
Featured judo dojos in New Jersey
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-New Jersey ranking →
North Jersey Judo
5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Camal and Cruz Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
U and K Judo Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Sakura Judo
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Samurai Judo & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Grappling University Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
More ways to train in New Jersey
- Best judo dojos in New Jersey — the state-wide ranking
- Judo for beginners — 14 beginner-friendly dojos in New Jersey, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen judo — 24 dojos in New Jersey with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 12 dojos in New Jersey offer a free trial or intro class
- Browse judo class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, newaza, throws, competition and more
Judo programs in New Jersey
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in New Jersey
Most judo dojos are multi-art. Here's what else New Jersey dojos teach under the same roof.
Judo in New Jersey: common questions
- How many judo dojos are in New Jersey?
- Our directory lists 34 judo dojos across 30 cities in New Jersey. The cities with the most are Elizabeth (2), Palisades Park (2), Union City (2).
- How much does judo cost a month in New Jersey?
- Most New Jersey dojos don't post prices online. Across judo dojos in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$60 (median around $40). Judo is usually sold as a monthly membership, and it often runs cheap at community, YMCA and nonprofit clubs. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in New Jersey?
- Yes — 12 dojos in New Jersey advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the dojo's site.
- Can beginners and kids train judo in New Jersey?
- Absolutely — judo welcomes all levels. 14 New Jersey dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 24 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and a good dojo eases you in — you learn to fall safely (ukemi) and go at your own pace.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start judo?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Randori (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good dojo never rushes beginners into it; your first classes focus on ukemi (safe falling), and tapping early keeps groundwork safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace — you bow in, show respect, and all levels are welcome.