Judo Classes in Houston, TX
Houston has 10 judo dojos — including 2 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 6 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.
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.
Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Midtown MMA Houston
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian jiu-jitsu & Thai kickboxing are the specialties of this all-ages martial arts academy.
Houston Judo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
Kara Judo, Sambo bjj
4.6 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
Grappling Zone
4.7 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Aikido Kihara-Judo K Geis
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Kenshu Kai Judo
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
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Good to know in Houston
3 of the 10 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Revolution Dojo Houston, Midtown MMA Houston and Kenshu Kai 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.
- Revolution Dojo Houston ★★★★★ 4.9 (216)
- Midtown MMA Houston ★★★★★ 4.7 (93)
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.
- Revolution Dojo Houston ★★★★★ 4.9 (216)
- Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (188)
- Midtown MMA Houston ★★★★★ 4.7 (93)
Kids & teen judo in Houston
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.
- Revolution Dojo Houston ★★★★★ 4.9 (216)
- Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (188)
- Midtown MMA Houston ★★★★★ 4.7 (93)
Judo in Houston: quick answers
- How much does judo cost a month in Houston?
- A few Houston dojos list a membership around $300/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 Houston dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 10 dojos in Houston advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Revolution Dojo Houston, Midtown MMA Houston. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Houston?
- 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 Houston 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 Houston?
- Yes — 6 Houston 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.