Judo Classes in Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth has 4 judo dojos — including 2 with a free trial, 3 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.
Fort Worth Judo Club
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Sambo Fort Worth
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chandler Judo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Okuri Judo
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Good to know in Fort Worth
1 of the 4 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Fort Worth Judo Club and Chandler Judo Academy.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Sambo Fort Worth runs women's judo.
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.
- Sambo Fort Worth ★★★★★ 5 (18)
- Chandler Judo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (14)
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.
- Fort Worth Judo Club ★★★★★ 4.8 (39)
- Sambo Fort Worth ★★★★★ 5 (18)
- Chandler Judo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (14)
Kids & teen judo in Fort Worth
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.
- Fort Worth Judo Club ★★★★★ 4.8 (39)
- Sambo Fort Worth ★★★★★ 5 (18)
- Chandler Judo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (14)
Judo in Fort Worth: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Fort Worth?
- Most Fort Worth dojos don't post prices online. Judo is usually sold as a monthly membership, and it often runs cheap at community and nonprofit clubs. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Fort Worth dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 4 dojos in Fort Worth advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Sambo Fort Worth, Chandler Judo Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Fort Worth?
- Yes. Judo welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth?
- Yes — 4 Fort Worth dojos run kids' or youth judo. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.