Senshi Judo

Senshi Judo offers junior judoka classes, kids fundamentals, kids intermediate, open mat, kata, and private lessons. Beginner classes for ages 5 to 12 are listed as Junior Judoka, Junior Class, and Beginner Class, with no prior experience needed. Visitors can train for $35 per session.

Programs

• Junior Judoka / Junior Class — 5 to 12 years old · Thursday 5:30-6:15pm; Saturday 10:00am-10:45am · Beginner kid’s judo class; no prior experience needed.
• Kids Fundamentals — 5 and up · Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm; Saturday 10:00am-10:45am
• Kids Intermediate — 5 and up · Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm; Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm; Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm; Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm
• Adults All Levels — 13 and up · Monday 7:30pm-9:00pm; Wednesday 7:30pm-9:00pm; Friday 7:30pm-9:00pm
• Kata — by invite only for non-affiliated judokas · Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm · By invite only for non-affiliated judokas.
• Open Mat — Saturday 1:00pm; Sunday 1:30pm
• Beginner Class — 5 to 12 years old · Thursday 5:30-6:15pm; Saturday 10:00am-10:45am · Beginner class introducing junior students to the ABC's of judo.
• Private lessons — Available; speak with Sensei Mohammed.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Senshi Judo is led by Mohammed Ghasemi, Founder and Head Instructor, and Grace Claudio, Co-Founder and Assistant Instructor. Mohammed Ghasemi received his Shodan in 2015, and Grace Claudio holds her Ikkyu. The program says its mission is to empower the next generation to build resilience, integrity, strength, and self-confidence through martial arts and mentorship, and to provide access to martial arts for youth and young adults throughout Orange County, especially in low-income and underprivileged communities.

• Visitors training — $35 per session · Visitors are welcome to train.
• Black Belt Membership — Black belt members with a rank of Shodan or higher may train free of charge; must be actively registered with USA Judo under Senshi Judo.

Membership is open to all students, beginner and advanced. Children must be at least 5 years of age to start and parental supervision may be requested during practice sessions. Membership dues may be paid monthly, quarterly or annually. Additional family memberships are offered at 50% off the original rate per student, and another page states 25% if memberships. The page also states practices are held the same days each week with the same instructors for special needs children.

What families say

“This dojo is very good. I have trained in judo, hapkido, aikido, and jujitsu and Sensei Mo is one of the best martial arts teachers I have trained with in years. Overall, he teaches with a rare commitment and passion to the art of judo.” — A.T., Santa Ana

Last updated October 29, 2026.