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Palo Alto Judo Club offers judo instruction and practice, including participation in regional and national judo tournaments. Practices include an optional extended practice time for teens and adults.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with an optional extended practice for teens and adults
Palo Alto Judo Club is a community-benefit non-profit organization that has been operating since 1952. The dojo has produced many nationally ranked athletes and has a history of developing national champions. The club has had representation on local, national, and international judo levels. Head Sensei Cal Kitaura holds a 7th Dan rank, and the club is affiliated with the Central Coast Black Belt Judo Association, the United States Judo Federation, and USA Judo. Palo Alto Judo Club will adhere to Hamai and Kitaura Senseis’ teachings, which include discipline, hard practice, dedication to learning judo, and becoming better people. Palo Alto Judo Club students have the opportunity to participate in regional and national judo tournaments and other events. Practices are open for visitors to watch any time, and new students without prior martial arts experience are recommended to join on the first Thursday of each month. Students range from 7 years old to seniors.
Last updated March 17, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with an optional extended practice for teens and adults
Palo Alto Judo Club is a community-benefit non-profit organization that has been operating since 1952. The dojo has produced many nationally ranked athletes and has a history of developing national champions. The club has had representation on local, national, and international judo levels. Head Sensei Cal Kitaura holds a 7th Dan rank, and the club is affiliated with the Central Coast Black Belt Judo Association, the United States Judo Federation, and USA Judo. Palo Alto Judo Club will adhere to Hamai and Kitaura Senseis’ teachings, which include discipline, hard practice, dedication to learning judo, and becoming better people. Palo Alto Judo Club students have the opportunity to participate in regional and national judo tournaments and other events. Practices are open for visitors to watch any time, and new students without prior martial arts experience are recommended to join on the first Thursday of each month. Students range from 7 years old to seniors.
Last updated March 17, 2026.
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