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Judo Classes in Staten Island, NY
Staten Island has 5 judo dojos — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dento Teki Na Judo & Jujitsu Dojo
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Bushido Dojo of Staten Island
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Sambo & Judo School
4.3 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews
Good to know in Staten Island
4 of the 5 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo and Hudson Judo Yudanshakai.
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.
- Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo ★★★★★ 4.9 (64)
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.
- Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo ★★★★★ 4.9 (64)
- Sambo & Judo School ★★★★☆ 4.3 (16)
Kids & teen judo in Staten Island
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.
- Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo ★★★★★ 4.9 (64)
- Dento Teki Na Judo & Jujitsu Dojo ★★★★★ 4.8 (48)
- Bushido Dojo of Staten Island ★★★★★ 4.7 (13)
Judo in Staten Island: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Staten Island?
- Most Staten Island 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 Staten Island dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 5 dojos in Staten Island advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Staten Island?
- 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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island?
- Yes — 4 Staten Island 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.