Seattle Dojo

There is some ego bashing in this dojo. Their strict traditional views in Judo and Japanese is not good for modern learning. The senseis don’t teach you, but the advance beginners do. I don’t like to bow to pictures, that’s idoltry. Their archaic views makes it frustrating for you to learn judo. Therefore, I’m switching to Budokan right next by. And once I get better I plan to challenge everyone. Oh yeah the turtle position in Judo is extremely stupid. don’t do it! Never give up your back, it’s extremely bad. One of the most fundamental don’ts in fighting!

This is the first Judo dojo in North America over 100 years old established between 1902 – 1904 & the oldest martial art school in Seattle & Washington
. Kodokan Judo is taught here. Bruce Lee learned his throwing & grappling here in exchange for kung fu lessons
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Jigoro Kano, founder of Judo, visited Seattle Dojo. Judo is a Japanese martial art consisting of throwing, grappling, & submissions, which has been an Olympic sport since 1964 and is the pre-​cursor to Brazilian Jiujitsu.
Only $ 25/​month for Adults (Seniors), $ 20/​month for Kids (Juniors).
Classes: Monday & Thursday. Juniors 7 – 8:30Pm, Seniors 8:30pm-10pm. You may participate in both sessions at no additional charge.
All the instructors are volunteer & this is one of the few judo dojos that owns a built for Judo dojo featuring Swain mats. 1990 Goodwill Games judoka athletes trained here.
Great for kids & they will learn ukemi (break falls) — how to fall and not hurt themselves be it skiing, snowboarding, or riding a bike.