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Women's Judo Classes
Women's judo covers both dedicated women-only classes and clubs that simply work hard to be welcoming rooms for women, and it draws people for every reason there is — real self-defense, a genuinely fun full-body workout, confidence and community, or serious competition. A women's class can make a first step feel far less intimidating, with a room and often a sensei who understand what walking in for the first time is like. You do not need any background or athleticism to start, and all levels train together at most clubs. Expect the same real technique taught in any class, expect a supportive room, and check the schedule for which sessions are women-only versus all-welcome. The 82 dojos below offer women's judo classes — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.
Top-rated dojos for women's judo classes
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 570 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Nashville MMA Training Camp
4.9 ★★★★★ 549 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Team Randori Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Gracie Barra Boca Raton Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
4.8 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Revolution Dojo Houston
4.9 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gym offering martial arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai boxing instruction.
Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo, L.L.C.
4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Kogaion Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo
5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Diego Ramalho Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NC
4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Bushido USA Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Pride Lands MMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
UCS - University of Combat Sports, Carlson Gracie Claremont
5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
What members say about women's judo
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“They even offer an all-ladies class on Saturdays.”
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“Everyone has been so genuinely friendly and welcoming which has been especially important to me as a woman with 0 martial arts experience.”
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“I dropped in during a business trip because they offered a women’s class, and I was really impressed.”
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“As a woman in a male dominated sport, it can be hard to find a gym that makes you feel safe and welcomed, but I never felt out of place or uncomfortable here.”
Find women's judo classes by state
- Women's Judo in Arizona
- Women's Judo in California
- Stratford, CT
- Wilmington, DE
- Women's Judo in Florida
- St Marys, GA
- Boise, ID
- Homewood, IL
- Women's Judo in Indiana
- Women's Judo in Maryland
- Women's Judo in Massachusetts
- Women's Judo in Michigan
- Women's Judo in Missouri
- Missoula, MT
- Women's Judo in New York
- Women's Judo in North Carolina
- Toledo, OH
- Norman, OK
- Women's Judo in Oregon
- Women's Judo in Pennsylvania
- Women's Judo in South Carolina
- Women's Judo in Tennessee
- Women's Judo in Texas
- Logan, UT
- Women's Judo in Virginia
- Kennewick, WA
- Vienna, WV