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Judo Classes in Pennsylvania
41 judo dojos across 27 cities in Pennsylvania — including 12 with a free trial, 19 beginner-friendly, and 28 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- Harrisburg
- Dunmore
- Pittsburgh
- Pottstown
- Scranton
- State College
- Wayne
- Bryn Mawr
- Carlisle
- Carmichaels
- Clairton
- Dillsburg
- East Lansdowne
- East Pennsboro
- Feasterville-Trevose
- Highspire
- Lancaster
- Lemoyne
- Milmont Park
- Penn Hills
- Royersford
- Stroudsburg
- Swoyersville
- Trafford
- Waynesburg
- Williamsport
Featured judo dojos in Pennsylvania
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Pennsylvania ranking →
Quintella MMA
5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Family-friendly MMA academy offering martial-arts classes like muay thai boxing, judo and BJJ.
Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo, L.L.C.
4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
El Idrissi Strength Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Martial arts school offering judo classes for adults and children in a family-friendly environment.
Raptor Academy of Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Submission Wrestling
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Judo Center of Lancaster
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
Carlisle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
More ways to train in Pennsylvania
- Best judo dojos in Pennsylvania — the state-wide ranking
- Judo for beginners — 19 beginner-friendly dojos in Pennsylvania, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen judo — 28 dojos in Pennsylvania with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 12 dojos in Pennsylvania offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's judo — 7 dojos in Pennsylvania with women's classes
- Browse judo class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, newaza, throws, competition and more
Judo programs in Pennsylvania
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
- 🧒 Kids Judo in Pennsylvania
- 🌱 Beginners in Pennsylvania
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in Pennsylvania
- 🏆 Competition (Shiai) in Pennsylvania
- 🥇 Olympic Judo in Pennsylvania
- 💪 Women's Judo in Pennsylvania
- 🤼 Newaza (Groundwork) in Pennsylvania
- 👤 Private Lessons in Pennsylvania
- 🤸 Throws (Nage-waza) in Pennsylvania
- 🥋 Adult Judo in Pennsylvania
- ✨ Teens in Pennsylvania
Other martial arts trained in Pennsylvania
Most judo dojos are multi-art. Here's what else Pennsylvania dojos teach under the same roof.
Judo in Pennsylvania: common questions
- How many judo dojos are in Pennsylvania?
- Our directory lists 41 judo dojos across 27 cities in Pennsylvania. The cities with the most are Philadelphia (7), Harrisburg (3), Dunmore (2).
- How much does judo cost a month in Pennsylvania?
- Most Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
- Yes — 12 dojos in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
- Absolutely — judo welcomes all levels. 19 Pennsylvania dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 28 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.