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Beginner Judo Classes in California California has 70 dojos offering beginner judo classes in this directory, across 53 cities — San Jose, Glendale, San Diego, Berkeley and 49 more. Dojos are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.
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Beginner Judo Classes in San Jose, CA 5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
625 Wool Creek Dr F10, San Jose, CA
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4.8 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
478 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA
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Ages 5–17
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4.7 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
4075 Evergreen Village Square #100, San Jose, CA
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5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
1244 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Newaza Competition expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
697 Quinn Ave, San Jose, CA
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
1724 Junction Ave Ste C, San Jose, CA
Ages 5–17
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition Affiliated welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo strong technique & fundamentals
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Beginner Judo Classes in Glendale, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
1109 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA
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Judo dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Newaza Competition welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo strong technique & fundamentals
Judo club for all ages, combining fitness, self-defense and discipline with instruction by a world champion instructor.
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
555 Riverdale Dr # C, Glendale, CA
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Judo dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coaching respectful, no-ego dojo clean, well-kept mats
1905 S Victory Blvd #1, Glendale, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in San Diego, CA 5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
1465 30th St Suite D, San Diego, CA
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4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
7914 Ronson Rd Ste L, San Diego, CA
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Newaza Competition expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
3605 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Berkeley, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
1500 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA
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5 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
1374 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Costa Mesa, CA 5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
3010 Harbor Blvd A, Costa Mesa, CA
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4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
Behind) Higashi Honganji Temple, 254 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA
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Ages 5–15
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Beginner Judo Classes in Los Angeles, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
129 N Saratoga St, Los Angeles, CA
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition Affiliated welcoming to beginners strong technique & fundamentals active competition team
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
3929 Middlebury St, Los Angeles, CA
Memberships around $50/mo
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Beginner Judo Classes in Poway, CA 5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
12642 Poway Rd, Poway, CA
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Ages 4–18
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5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
12265 Scripps Poway Pkwy #110, Poway, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Riverside, CA 4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
7889 Mission Grove Pkwy S #B, Riverside, CA
Ages 7–12
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5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
10530 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA
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Memberships around $40/mo · Ages 5–17
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Beginner Judo Classes in San Rafael, CA 5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
5800 Northgate Dr #142, San Rafael, CA
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New 5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
5800 Northgate Dr Ste 51, San Rafael, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Santa Rosa, CA 5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
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2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Santee, CA 9225 24, 25 Carlton Hills Blvd Unit 23, Santee, CA
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
, Santee, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Alameda, CA 5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
2424 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Anaheim, CA 5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
909 S Dale Ave, Anaheim, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Brentwood, CA 5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
2010 Elkins Way Ste 100, Brentwood, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Buena Park, CA 5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
6940 Beach Blvd D-212, Buena Park, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Chula Vista, CA 5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
2517 Windward Way, Chula Vista, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in City of Industry, CA 4.3 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews
137 Hudson Ave, City of Industry, CA
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Ages 4–10
Judo dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition Affiliated respectful, no-ego dojo strong kids program good value / fair pricing
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Beginner Judo Classes in Dana Point, CA 4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
32932 Pacific Coast Hwy #7, Dana Point, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in El Cajon, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
109 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in El Cerrito, CA 4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
11165 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Escondido, CA 5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
601 N Broadway b, Escondido, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Garden Grove, CA 4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
10706 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Glendora, CA 5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
919 E Rte 66, Glendora, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Hayward, CA 5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
22136 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA
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Memberships around $99/mo
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Beginner Judo Classes in Imperial Beach, CA 4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
1120 13th St #101, Imperial Beach, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Indio, CA 5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
45901 Salton St, Indio, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Lake Elsinore, CA 5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
17600 Collier Ave Suite A-111, Lake Elsinore, CA
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Ages 4–13
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Beginner Judo Classes in Modesto, CA 4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
629 Bangs Ave, Modesto, CA
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Ages 5–17
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Beginner Judo Classes in Montebello, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
1431 N Montebello Blvd, Montebello, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Montrose, CA 5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
2613 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition respectful, no-ego dojo strong technique & fundamentals great workout & conditioning
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Beginner Judo Classes in Moreno Valley, CA 5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
22420 Cactus Ave Ste 102, Moreno Valley, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Mountain View, CA 5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
2124 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA
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Academy, club and school for Olympic-style martial arts featuring children's classes and adult programs.
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Beginner Judo Classes in Murrieta, CA 5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
38397 Innovation Ct #103, Murrieta, CA
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Ages 5–15
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Beginner Judo Classes in Oceanside, CA 5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
1832 Ord Way Ste A, Oceanside, CA
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Ages 4–12
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Beginner Judo Classes in Pacoima, CA 5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
12953 Branford St, Pacoima, CA
Memberships around $45/mo
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition Affiliated
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Beginner Judo Classes in Palm Desert, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
75150 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA
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Memberships around $30/mo
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Beginner Judo Classes in Palo Alto, CA 5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
290 California Ave #B, Palo Alto, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Pleasanton, CA 5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
1262 Quarry Ln A, Pleasanton, CA
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Ages 5–65
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Beginner Judo Classes in Rialto, CA 4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
244 E Foothill Blvd, Rialto, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Rocklin, CA 5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
2315 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in San Bernardino, CA 4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
1465 S D St, San Bernardino, CA
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Ages 5–7
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Beginner Judo Classes in San Bruno, CA 5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
635 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in San Francisco, CA 4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
2455 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA
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Established, non-profit academy offering Japanese martial arts classes for adults, teens & children.
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Beginner Judo Classes in San Leandro, CA 5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
1029 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Santa Ana, CA 5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
1245 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Santa Barbara, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
716 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
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Martial arts school for self-defense, judo, MMA & more, including after-school programs for kids.
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Beginner Judo Classes in Santa Clara, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
2072 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Sun Valley, CA 5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
8850 Lankershim Blvd, Sun Valley, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Sunnyvale, CA 4.5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
1239 Reamwood Ave, Sunnyvale, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Temple City, CA 4.8 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
5019 Encinita Ave, Temple City, CA
Memberships around $45/mo
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Beginner Judo Classes in Torrance, CA 5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
2137 W 182nd St, Torrance, CA
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Ages 5–17
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Beginner Judo Classes in Upland, CA 5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
1242 Monte Vista Ave #13, Upland, CA
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Beginner Judo Classes in Yucca Valley, CA 5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
55696 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA
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Memberships around $25/mo · Ages 4–12
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