Kids Judo
(Ages 5–6)
What your child will learn:
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Safe Landing & Movement: Master the essential art of falling safely (ukemi) and moving fluidly on the mat.
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Balance, coordination, and basic judo movements.
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How to listen, take turns, and practice respectfully with others.
About Class:
Children learn through simple exercises and guided partner activities. We introduce skills gradually and encourage effort, focus, and confidence.
Juniors Judo
(Ages 7–12)
What your child will learn:
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Build a strong foundation in authentic Japanese Judo.
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Learn Olympic-level techniques through progressive, age-appropriate instruction.
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Develop discipline, respect, confidence, and perseverance through Judo’s traditions and philosophy.
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Receive concussion safety training.
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Get the opportunity to participate in local and national competitions.
About Class:
Our Junior Judo program is designed for students who are ready to build a strong technical foundation while advancing toward higher-level Judo. Through structured instruction, students learn authentic Japanese Judo fundamentals alongside Olympic-level techniques that have proven effective in competition.
Beyond technical development, the program emphasizes traditional Japanese values such as respect, discipline, perseverance, and humility.
Adult All-Levels Training
(Ages 13+)
​Program Goals:
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Build a flawless foundation through traditional Japanese Judo drills.
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Learn clean/ traditional Japanese Judo.
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Release daily stress on the mat and find absolute mental clarity and focus.
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Test your limits and experience the thrill of competing on local and national stages.
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Start a new journey in your life.
About Class:
Our Adult All-Level Technical Training class is designed for practitioners of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced judoka. Students develop authentic Japanese Judo through structured instruction in both standing (tachi-waza) and ground (ne-waza) techniques, while building strong fundamentals, technical precision, and efficient movement. Whether your goal is fitness, self-improvement, or competition, you'll continue to refine your skills in a supportive and challenging training environment.
Judo for Women
(Ages 13+)
Women aged 13 and up who are interested in Judo are encouraged to join the adults fundamentals & progressions class. This class focuses on exercises, judo drills and fundamental Judo principles and techniques, building a strong foundation for progress in the sport. It also allows students to pursue personal goals like improving general health, emotional well-being, and self-defense skills. The class provides a structured yet positive and supportive environment where students can ask questions and tailor their training at their own pace.
Adult Fundamentals
(Ages 13+)
​Program Goals:
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Lean Fundamental knowledge and skills of Judo.
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Transform your skills and leave a lasting impact on your Judo journey, advancing from novice to expert.
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Introduce to basic moves, positions, and the fundamentals of Judo.
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Gain a variety of standing/ground techniques.
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Experience clean/ traditional Japanese Judo.
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Acquire effective takedowns for BJJ/Wrestling.
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Women-friendly.
About Class:
This class is strongly encouraged for new students! Those in search of learning new techniques, abandoning bad habits, or simply witnessing clean Japanese Judo are welcome to join this class. Born and raised in Japan, Nakano Sensei brings the purest and most effective form of Japanese Judo to the Bay Area. Appropriate for Judoka of all levels, the adults fundamentals & progressions class focuses on exercises, judo drills and the minute details of a variety of Judo techniques. In order to create the most effective learning environment possible, questions, comments, and dialogue are strongly encouraged from all participants.
Judo & BJJ Takedowns, Grip Fighting & Strategy
(Ages 13+)
​Program Goals:
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Learn high-percentage takedowns and gripping systems proven effective in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu.
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Build strong technical fundamentals with a clear, progressive training system.
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Improve timing, balance, and tactical awareness.
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Train in a welcoming, women-friendly environment
About Class:
Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, this class is designed for practitioners of all experience levels. You'll learn high-percentage takedowns, gripping strategies, and standing techniques that are proven effective in both Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. Through structured, progressive instruction, you'll develop efficient movement, technical precision, and the confidence to apply your skills in training and competition.
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Kids & Juniors Judo
(Ages 5-12)
​Program Objectives
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Learn fundamental standing and ground techniques in a safe, structured environment.
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Receive Concussion safety training.
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Foster teamwork, perseverance, and a lifelong love for Judo.
About Class:
Our Kids & Juniors All-Level class welcomes students of all experience levels, from first-time beginners to experienced young judoka. Through fun, structured instruction, students develop strong technical fundamentals, confidence, and discipline while learning authentic Japanese Judo. Every class emphasizes safety, respect, teamwork, and personal growth in a positive and supportive environment.
Competition Training
(For All Competitors)
​Program Objectives
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Prepare for local, national, and international competition.
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Increase training intensity in a competitive environment.
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Develop endurance, resilience, and match conditioning.
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Gain more live randori experience with a variety of training partners.
About Class:
Our Competition Training class is designed for students preparing for Judo tournaments at every level. The primary focus is randori (live sparring), giving athletes the opportunity to apply techniques learned in class against resisting partners in a realistic training environment.
Open Mat
(Ages 13+)
​Program Objectives
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Refine your technical skills through independent practice.
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Train with partners of varying experience levels.
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Reinforce techniques learned in class.
Open Training provides enrolled students with additional mat time to practice, refine techniques, and continue developing their Judo outside of regular class instruction. Students are welcome to train independently or with fellow judoka in a respectful and collaborative environment.
While no formal lesson is conducted during Open Training, Nakano Sensei is available to answer questions, provide technical guidance, and offer feedback as needed. Open Training is available after evening classes until 9:00 PM.