About
Central Coast Judo Club offers fundamental instruction in the sport of Judo. The program includes Judo as an organized sport and as a recreational activity for students ages 5 and up.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Kids and adult classes available on Monday and Wednesday evenings
• Price: Monthly fee $50/month, $40/month for each additional family member. Annual fees: USJF membership: $70. Judo Gi usually starts around $40 and up for kids, and $70 and up for adults (can be purchased through the club).
Central Coast Judo Club has served the region for more than 40 years and was first known as Five Cities Judo before changing its name to reflect the greater Central Coast area and wide-ranging membership. The club’s mascot is the Phoenix, reflecting rising from the ashes after a fire destroyed the training hall on May 1, 2011. Membership has included people traveling from as far away as Atascadero, Santa Maria, and Guadalupe.
The head instructor is Ken Guge, who serves as Head Judo Instructor at Central Coast Judo, with past head instructor Troy Wicker and kids class instructor/operations lead Chris Balsillie. Club members involved in maintaining the club include Troy Wicker, Ken Guge, Chris Balsillie, Llyn Hunter, Jody Dowell, and Nathan La Montagne. Ken received the rank of Shodan (First Degree Black Belt) in 2014, has earned a USA Judo Coaches Certificate and a Promotional Referee’s Certification, and has completed Safesport Training and the Heads Up! Concussion In Youth Sports Training For Coaches.
Central Coast Judo Club is a member of the United States Judo Federation and belongs to a Yudanshakai called Nanka, which provides Southern California and surrounding regions with resources, support services, organizational leadership, and events and programs to advance the sport of Judo. The club states that it welcomes both kids and adults from the community to join and welcomes students to study Judo and become part of its family.
Last updated July 1, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Kids and adult classes available on Monday and Wednesday evenings
• Price: Monthly fee $50/month, $40/month for each additional family member. Annual fees: USJF membership: $70. Judo Gi usually starts around $40 and up for kids, and $70 and up for adults (can be purchased through the club).
Central Coast Judo Club has served the region for more than 40 years and was first known as Five Cities Judo before changing its name to reflect the greater Central Coast area and wide-ranging membership. The club’s mascot is the Phoenix, reflecting rising from the ashes after a fire destroyed the training hall on May 1, 2011. Membership has included people traveling from as far away as Atascadero, Santa Maria, and Guadalupe.
The head instructor is Ken Guge, who serves as Head Judo Instructor at Central Coast Judo, with past head instructor Troy Wicker and kids class instructor/operations lead Chris Balsillie. Club members involved in maintaining the club include Troy Wicker, Ken Guge, Chris Balsillie, Llyn Hunter, Jody Dowell, and Nathan La Montagne. Ken received the rank of Shodan (First Degree Black Belt) in 2014, has earned a USA Judo Coaches Certificate and a Promotional Referee’s Certification, and has completed Safesport Training and the Heads Up! Concussion In Youth Sports Training For Coaches.
Central Coast Judo Club is a member of the United States Judo Federation and belongs to a Yudanshakai called Nanka, which provides Southern California and surrounding regions with resources, support services, organizational leadership, and events and programs to advance the sport of Judo. The club states that it welcomes both kids and adults from the community to join and welcomes students to study Judo and become part of its family.
Last updated July 1, 2026.
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