Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Riverside, CA

Judo is a traditional Japanese martial art and sport very similar to wrestling. A judo gi or uniform is worn at all times. Judo incorporates powerful throws, pins, joint locks, and chokes.

The Riverside Youth Judo Club accepts students between the ages of 5 years old to 17 years old. Adult classes can be taken at UCR with the Riverside Judo Dojo. Younger students are permitted with approval from the staff.

It varies on size, weave, and quality. We encourage students to price judo gis on their own. We can order Judo gis at our club discount. Typical cost for a basic Judo gi will be between $30-$70 depending on the size of the student and the thickness of the Gi. Most Judo gis will last for years.

No. Judo is a defensive martial art which focuses on grappling and control. In many cases, the smaller person has advantage. There are Kata (forms) that include striking, but it is only practiced by higher ranking Judoka.

Judo is not for impatient people. If a student practices very hard, competes, and displays excellent technique and character, it is not unheard of to promote to 1st Dan (black belt) within 5 years. Students under 15 years old are rarely promoted to black belt unless they are exceptional Judo practitioners and competitors.