San Diego Judo

San Diego Judo offers Little Judokas, Kids Judo, Competition Team, Adult Judo, and Private Training. Little Judokas is for ages 46, Kids Judo is for ages 7+, Competition Team is by coach recommendation, Adult Judo is for beginner to advanced students, and Private Training is by appointment.

Programs

• Little Judokas — Ages 4–6 · Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
• Kids Judo — Ages 7+ · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Competition Team — By coach recommendation · Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Adult Judo — Beginner to advanced · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Private Training — By appointment · By appointment

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

San Diego Judo is a judo dojo in Poway. The leadership team includes Leilani Akiyama, Jacob Flores, and Leila Valencia. The dojo says it is connected with USA Judo and the Pacific Southwest Judo Association. Leilani Akiyama has 10 years with Team USA, 4 senior world teams, 17 Senior International medals, and was the 2014 Senior National Champion. Jacob Flores won gold at the 1998 USA Senior National Championships and the 1998 US Open, and silver at the 1998 Pan American Championships.

No previous martial arts experience required. Competition is a pathway, not a requirement. Students move at their own pace. Adults train at every level. Schedule subject to change.

What families say

“My kids have been training Judo with sensei Leilani Akiyama for 2 years. Her instruction and attention to detail is the best! Combined with her background competing and coaching at the highest levels my son has been enjoying learning and competing.” — Blake I. · San Diego, CA · Yelp

Last updated October 25, 2026.