Judo Classes in Toledo, OH
Toledo has 2 judo dojos — including 1 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 2 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.
Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
American Academy of Martial Arts and Judan Judo
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Good to know in Toledo
1 of the 2 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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.
- Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (122)
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.
- Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (122)
Kids & teen judo in Toledo
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.
- Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (122)
- American Academy of Martial Arts and Judan Judo ★★★★★ 5 (13)
Judo in Toledo: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Toledo?
- Most Toledo 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 Toledo dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 2 dojos in Toledo advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Toledo?
- 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 Toledo 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 Toledo?
- Yes — 2 Toledo dojos run kids' or youth judo, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.