San Jose Judo Academy

San Jose Judo Academy offers judo competition training, instruction in newaza (ground techniques), women’s self defense, and kids’ anti-bullying classes. The program teaches a blend of traditional Kodokan Judo, contemporary competitive Judo, and dynamic Judo with traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including takedowns, pins, ground control, armbars, and chokes. It includes co-ed classes as well as women-only classes taught by women instructors, along with beginner-friendly co-ed classes for children and adults at various levels.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

San Jose Judo Academy is a women-owned judo academy. Its programs are informed by modern teaching methods institutionalized by the International Judo Federation, emphasizing fun and engaging exercises. The academy states that it strives to provide a safe and friendly environment for individuals of all ages to practice and enjoy martial arts and is part of San Jose’s diverse and multicultural community.

The instructional team consists of nationally certified black belt instructors who are current and former competitive athletes, each with no less than 10 years of teaching experience and expertise in both ground and standing grappling techniques. Instructors are Certified Instructors, Certified Coaches, and Certified USA Safesport, and as required by USA Judo, they have cleared background checks, received concussion risk mitigation and response training, and attained Safesport certification. San Jose Judo Academy is a current member of the United States Judo Federation (USJF), Northern California Judo Association, Hokka Judo Yudanshakai, and USA Judo.

Last updated June 19, 2026.