Silicon Valley Judo is dedicated to helping students of every age achieve the mental and physical benefits of practicing Judo. Emphasizing Kodokan-style Judo, SVJ fosters health, discipline and sportsmanship.

SVJ offers 8 different classes for preschoolers to adults. Skill levels range from beginner to training for Judo competitions. Practices are Tuesday through Saturday – visit our schedule for more information.

13 Years and Up

Various classes for adults from beginners to competition levels! Classes focus on teaching Judo to a more mature student.  Students are taught using drills to build up efficient techniques for their body-type.  This allows for better exploration of how and why the techniques work.

Older students are welcome!  We have students in their 50s and 60s!

8 to 12 Years Old

Judo is a super fun activity which can stay with an individual for the rest of their lives.  For this age group we break down the ultimate techniques into individual parts and have them drill the parts separately. Then, we bring the pieces back together to build up the final skill-set.  This creates stronger Judo in the kids and less frustration along the way for the student as they are learning.

3½ to 7 Years Old

For optimal retention, our philosophy with students this young is that any activity must be fun and interesting.

The class focuses primarily on developing the very most fundamental skills that young students require to effectively learn Judo.  Proper footwork and muscle coordination are emphasized in order to build a strong foundation.