Our judo for adults classes work with people of all skill levels from beginner through advanced. If you’ve never done judo before, you should start with our Judo Fundamentals class, every Tuesday and Thursday. In this class we cover all the basics – how to fall, how to roll, basic footwork and gripping. Click here to register for a free class!
Our other adult classes also practice basics, but we also move into more advanced skills like uchi-komi (entry practice), movement drills, throwing practice, groundwork skills practice (pins, chokes, armbars), randori (free play/live sparring), and of course strength and fitness conditioning. We practice the full spectrum of judo as both a sport and martial art, from “old-school judo” to no-gi judo.
Judo is great for self defense. The best self defense is of course to not get into a fight. But if physical altercation is unavoidable, judo provides excellent tools to avoid harm and subdue your attacker without causing permanent damage.
Participation in tournaments is encouraged but not required. We view competition as a valuable tool to test your skills, rather than an end in itself. Judo is also an excellent adjunct to other sports such as Brazilian jiujitsu, wrestling, MMA and more. We have a lot of fun while learning a skill and getting fit. Come join us!
Olympic style sport judo rules are the kind used at most local and national tournaments, as well as professional international competitions. At the top levels of the sport you see a fast, attacking style, upright posture, big throws and quick submissions (pins, chokes, and armbars). There are a variety of rules to learn, mostly relating to what grips are legal during the throwing portion of the contest.
Judo is more than a sport – it’s also a martial art and a philosophy of living. Without worrying about what’s currently legal in a tournament, we prepare our students for real world encounters where there is no referee to stand you up. We also explore alternate rule sets like those used for Kosen Judo, freestyle judo, open grappling competitions, Brazilian jiujitsu and others.
No gi judo is just that – judo done without the traditional thick cotton uniform. Participants wear regular clothes like shorts and t-shirts. Without the traditional gripping points available, the game becomes very different! We learn to use body parts as handles to control your opponent. This class is mixed with other grappling styles, mostly wrestling and Brazilian jiujitsu.