Judo is tremendous and dynamic sport that demands both physical prowess and great mental discipline. It involves techniques that allow you to lift and throw your opponents onto their backs and techniques that allow you to pin your opponents down to the ground.

Judo means the "gentle way". Originated from arts that were designed to hurt and maim, Judo is a modified version designed to allow students to practice and apply techniques safely and without hurting and opponent. Unlike karate, judo does not involve kicking, punching or striking techniques of any kind. Unlike aikido, judo does not involve the application of pressure against the joints to throw an opponent. Instead, judo simply involves two individuals who, by gripping the judo uniform (or judogi), use the forces of balance, power and movement to off balance and subdue each other.

What you will learn ?

Judo will teach you how to fall without getting injured; how to throw a person as well as basic hold downs. While learning numerous throws, pins and other judo techniques you will also improve physically and mentally learning discipline, self control, flexibility and patience. Judo helps individuals develop character traits such as courage, friendship, respect and work ethic. Portions of our program are specifically designed to develop the skills essential to all athletes: speed and agility, balance, coordination kinesthetic awareness, core stability and strength.

Dr. Kano summed it up well saying "Judo is the way to most efficiently use one's mental and physical strength. By training, one should discipline and cultivate the body and spirit thought the practice of techniques of offense and defense, thereby to master the essence of judo. And bye these means, it the ultimate goal of Judo to build oneself up to perfection and thereby benefit the world."

Why take Judo?

Judo is a fun, dynamic sport that promotes physical fitness, challenges the mind and body and encourages self discipline, while enhancing balance, coordination and confidence