Top Notch Instruction

Madison's best players choose to train at Madison Judo.


Our coaching team prepares players to compete successfully at state, national and international competitions.

Highly Qualified Coaching Team

Madison Judo has a large and highly qualified team of coaches for our kids and adult classes. All are certified with USA Judo and volunteer their time.

Our head coach competes internationally and has many years of competition and coaching experience.

Judo for All

As a charitable organization, Madison Judo makes judo available for all.


We provide scholarships to those that qualify.

Madison's Premiere Judo Club

Madison Judo is one of the largest judo clubs in Wisconsin and the only USA Judo dojo in the Madison area.

If you are serious about judo, Madison Judo is simply the area's best place to learn and train.

Try for Free

Tryout for free and discover if judo is the sport for you

Just arrive 10 minutes before class, introduce yourself to one of our coaches and you will be invited to join the class or, if you prefer, sit and watch.

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Madison Judo

Training Facility:
The Neighborhood House
29 South Mills Street
Madison, WI 53715
Tel: (608) 772-8309
Phone, Email
Training Schedule:
Kids (7+)

Tuesdays: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Thursdays: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Adults (and advanced teens)
Tuesdays: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursdays: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sundays: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Monthly Member's Fees:
Kids: $40
Students: $45
Adults: $55
Scholarships available

Discounted rate for students in full or part-time courses

Sunday training is primarily randori based and is not suitable for beginners

$60 for 2 siblings
$70 for 3 siblings
We also provide scholarships for those that qualify

As a charitable organization, we make judo available for all
Scholarships are available for those that qualify

Madison Judo, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to promoting the sport of judo as a way to enhance the well-being of its members.

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What is Judo ?

Judo is many things to different people. To some it is a sport, an art, a craft, a discipline, a recreational or social activity, a fitness program, a means of self-defense or combat, and a way of life.

Judo is unique in that people of all ages, sexes, and abilities can participate together in learning and practicing the sport. Judo is an inexpensive, year-round activity, that appeals to people from all walks of life and ages.

An attitude of seriousness and respectfulness is necessary to progress towards understanding the “Maximum-efficient use of energy” and “Mutual welfare and benefit of practitioners” – two basic principles of Judo.

Judo was founded in 1882 in Japan by Dr. Jigoro Kano, who modified the more dangerous techniques in ju-jitsu and developed Judo from a martial art into an Olympic sport. He also gave Judo a physical education emphasis and a strong moral orientation.

How will your child benefit from Judo ?

  • Fitnessjudo is a complete form of exercise, keeping your child healthy and active
  • Coordinationjudo techniques improve body posture, balance and reaction, developing athletic ability
  • Respectjudo will teach your child to work with others and be mindful of their well-being
  • Self-Controljudo will help your child understand the meaning of success and also failure
  • Concentrationjudo training improves attention spans, which will help your child focus better at home and in school
  • Perseverancejudo makes you a problem-solver and your child will develop their ability to overcome obstacles both as an individual and in a group
  • Discipline – the organization and tradition of the sport of judo will naturally assist your child to improve self-discipline
  • Couragejudo training helps overcome fear and anxiety, inspiring and building your child’s confidence on and off the mat

Judo is truly a sport like no other

Combine all the advantages of doing youth sport and then add discipline, focus and perseverance. Judo will teach your child life skills, giving them the tools to achieve their goals and lifelong success.


Learning how to set, pursue and achieve goals is important in sport irrespective of ability but it is equally important to learn how to respond when that goal is not met. Winning is not only about gold medals; we prepare kids for their journey as life-long learners in two ways, by experiencing success on the judo mat and success off the mat, applying the life lessons they have learned doing judo!

Why learn and train at Madison Judo ?

Our combination of expert, USA Judo certified coaching, modern training methods, safe training facilities, competition results and fun family environment make Madison Judo the “Premier Judo Training Center” in Madison, Wisconsin.

Madison's most skillful and successful players choose to train at Madison Judo.

Whether for fitness, recreation or competition, Madison Judo welcomes all.

Try Judo for free

Beginners and experienced players of all ages are welcome to tryout and join a class for free. You are very welcome to contact us beforehand to arrange things. You are also very welcome to arrive 10 minutes before a Tuesday or Thursday class, introduce yourself to any of our coaches and we will find you a loaner gi if you wish to try a free lesson. Alternatively, you can just sit and watch to learn more about judo at Madison Judo. 

Please contact us if you have any specific question about any of our programs.

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