Created for expats living in Japan

Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Japan

If karate is the most well-known of Japan's empty-handed martial arts, judo comes in second. Whereas karate stresses punches, judo, which is Japanese for "gentle manner," emphasizes throws and takedowns. Strikes are outlawed in competition, and the goal is to pin or otherwise paralyze an opponent with a range of joint locks and choke moves.

There are various dojos throughout Tokyo where you can take classes, just as there are for karate. The Kodokan Judo Institute, which has at least one English-speaking instructor, is a fantastic alternative for anyone interested in learning this unique martial art.

Judo schools and information in Tokyo


Judo techniques videos and instruction

List of Judo Techniques with Video Instructions

Judo techniques videos and instruction


Kodokan School of Judo

1-16-30, Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.

03-3818-4172

Kodokan School of Judo


Embassy Judo Club

US Embassy Judo Club, Judo & Nihon Jujitsu

3-1-8, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

Embassy Judo Club


Judo schools and information in Osaka


Kodokan

Kodo-kan


Learning Martial Arts in English in Fukuoka


Fukuoka Now (Information website)

Fukuoka Now


Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Tokyo


Carpe Diem Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The winner of the Best Health or Wellness Facility. There are several dojos in Tokyo.

Carpe Diem Brazilian Jin-Jitsu


Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Osaka and Fukuoka


TRI-FORCE

Tri-Force has 2 dojos in Tokyo and one in Osaka and Fukuoka

TRI-FORCE


Judo related books