SAN JOSE JUDO ACADEMY in San Jose, California

“San Jose Judo Academy provides a unique and cultivating environment for those that participate in the sport. Sensei May and her coaches are conscientious, provide age appropriate instruction and practice an above and beyond patience with their younger learners, class after class. If you are searching for a judo school for children starting at three, this is it! Friendly, fun and a life long skill, watch your little o”

— Jackie B. · ★★★★★

“My son is in the toddler program and Iu2019m very impressed with the patience and professionalism displayed by all of Sensei Myu2019s instructors. Kids are really difficult to teach as a group at this age and Iu2019m amazed not only by how much my son has progressed, but also how effortlessly each of the instructors rotate to where they are needed most. My son is excited to come back every time and I canu2019t reccommend SJJA enough”

— Brian B. · ★★★★★

“Sensei My and the SJJA team has been great with my kids! They have grown so much in the past year because of judo, and I hope they continue with it! We are fortunate the class schedule works great for us (5pm class, Tue. Thur. Sun.) with optional Monday and Friday groundwork classes. My kids always have a great time training hard with their judo classmates. The older kids in the class do go above and beyond to help t”

— Mr P. · ★★★★★ · 2025-2-24

“I came in for a drop in class, the sensei and students were very welcoming and friendly. I enjoyed the class throughly.”

— jacob r. · ★★★★★

“After my daughter finished her TKD, we found SJ Judo Academy to continue with her training in March. All the Senseis are very warm and encouraging. They make sure the student know the basics and teach even small details and techniques they need to know, and practice what they need improve. Clean school; fun and kind people to train with. My daughter developed new skills and her stamina has improved. We look forward t”

— Chiq M. · ★★★★★

“I highly recommend SJJA for both you and your child. This club is very family-friendly, and Ms. Nguyen is exceptionally patient with her students. I have never seen Ms. Nguyen become frustrated while teaching judo. She manages younger students very well, likely due to her own experience as a mother. Beyond teaching judo, she also instills important life lessons, promoting good character, discipline, and respect among”

— Chishiro N. · ★★★★★

“Coach Mai is a fantastic Judo coach! She explains everything short, sweet and simple and provides a great workout as well as demonstrates her incredible skill as a judo practitioner and a coach. Being a long time coach myself and visiting multiple different gyms in the area itu2019s rare to come by a gem like Coach Mai at San Jose Judo Academy. Sheu2019s the best ud83dude04ud83dudc4d”

— Wu K. · ★★★★★

“Our son has been training here for about 3 months now and we love it! Judo gives him great exercise, time to bond with other students, and allows him to practice using his listening ears! Sensei My is amazing. She's very dedicated to her students and cares about each and everyone of them.”

— Thu D. · ★★★★★