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Judo for Self-Defense in California California has 38 dojos offering judo for self-defense in this directory, across 33 cities — San Jose, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Alameda and 29 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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Judo for Self-Defense 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
Judo dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo
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
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Judo for Self-Defense in Los Angeles, CA 5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
3929 Middlebury St, Los Angeles, CA
Memberships around $50/mo
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition Affiliated welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo recognized affiliation & rank
4.6 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
11318 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Memberships around $60/mo
Judo dojo Kids & teens Affiliated respectful, no-ego dojo builds confidence & discipline
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Judo for Self-Defense in Sacramento, CA 5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
2875 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA
Memberships around $60/mo
Judo dojo Kids & teens Competition Affiliated good value / fair pricing
7869 Porcello Walk, Sacramento, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in Alameda, CA 5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
2424 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in Bakersfield, CA New 5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
3905 Gilmore Ave #4, Bakersfield, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in Berkeley, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
1500 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in Brentwood, CA 5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
2010 Elkins Way Ste 100, Brentwood, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in Buena Park, CA 5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
6940 Beach Blvd D-212, Buena Park, CA
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo active competition team
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Judo for Self-Defense in Chico, CA 4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
664 E 1st Ave #10, Chico, CA
Judo dojo Kids & teens respectful, no-ego dojo strong technique & fundamentals strong kids program
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Judo for Self-Defense in Chula Vista, CA 5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
2517 Windward Way, Chula Vista, CA
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition Affiliated expert, high-level coaching respectful, no-ego dojo strong technique & fundamentals
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Judo for Self-Defense in El Cajon, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
109 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in El Cerrito, CA 4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
11165 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo
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Judo for Self-Defense in Fullerton, CA 5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
906 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA
Ages 1–3
Judo dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition expert, high-level coaching respectful, no-ego dojo strong kids program
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Judo for Self-Defense 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.
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Judo for Self-Defense in Hesperia, CA 4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
9594 I Ave B, Hesperia, CA
Judo dojo Kids & teens good value / fair pricing
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Judo for Self-Defense in Modesto, CA 4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
629 Bangs Ave, Modesto, CA
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Ages 5–17
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Judo for Self-Defense in Moreno Valley, CA 5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
22420 Cactus Ave Ste 102, Moreno Valley, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in Mountain View, CA 5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
2124 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA
Judo dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Newaza Competition Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo
Academy, club and school for Olympic-style martial arts featuring children's classes and adult programs.
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Judo for Self-Defense in Orcutt, CA 5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
3420 Orcutt Rd #203, Orcutt, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense 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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Judo for Self-Defense in Pleasanton, CA 5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
1262 Quarry Ln A, Pleasanton, CA
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Ages 5–65
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Judo for Self-Defense in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
13931 Young's Cyn Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in Rialto, CA 4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
244 E Foothill Blvd, Rialto, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in Riverside, CA 5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
10530 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA
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Memberships around $40/mo · Ages 5–17
Judo dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition Affiliated expert, high-level coaching respectful, no-ego dojo strong kids program
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Judo for Self-Defense in San Diego, CA 4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
7914 Ronson Rd Ste L, San Diego, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in San Pedro, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
235 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA
Ages 3–12
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Judo for Self-Defense in Santa Barbara, CA 4.9 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
716 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
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Judo dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners respectful, no-ego dojo
Martial arts school for self-defense, judo, MMA & more, including after-school programs for kids.
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Judo for Self-Defense in Santa Fe Springs, CA 4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
9848 Jersey Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in Temecula, CA 4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews
27715 Jefferson Ave Unit 104, Temecula, CA
Judo dojo Kids & teens expert, high-level coaching respectful, no-ego dojo builds confidence & discipline
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Judo for Self-Defense in Torrance, CA 5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
24221 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA
Judo dojo Kids & teens Affiliated builds confidence & discipline
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Judo for Self-Defense in Upland, CA 5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
1242 Monte Vista Ave #13, Upland, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense in Vacaville, CA 4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
321 Nut Tree Rd Ste 311-B, Vacaville, CA
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Judo for Self-Defense 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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