Judo Classes in Austin, TX
Austin has 5 judo dojos — including 2 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
Martial Arts of Austin
4.5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Cooper MMA
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kokoro Judo
4.9 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Austin Judo Club
4.7 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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Good to know in Austin
1 of the 5 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Martial Arts of Austin and Austin Judo Club.
Plan your first class
These dojos offer 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.
- Cooper MMA ★★★★★ 4.5 (90)
- Austin Judo Club ★★★★★ 4.7 (6)
New to judo?
These dojos are 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.
- Martial Arts of Austin ★★★★★ 4.5 (91)
- Cooper MMA ★★★★★ 4.5 (90)
- Kokoro Judo ★★★★★ 4.9 (18)
Kids & teen judo in Austin
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.
- Martial Arts of Austin ★★★★★ 4.5 (91)
- Cooper MMA ★★★★★ 4.5 (90)
- Kokoro Judo ★★★★★ 4.9 (18)
Judo in Austin: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Austin?
- A few Austin dojos list a membership around $15/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the dojo's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Austin dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 5 dojos in Austin advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Cooper MMA, Austin Judo Club. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Austin?
- Yes. Judo welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Austin dojos are 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 Austin?
- Yes — 4 Austin dojos run kids' or youth judo, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.