I was a Judo student of Sensei Vern and Gentle Ways in Fargo back in the mid to late 1980s while I was at NDSU. The lessons learned over 30 years ago, have saved my life at least a half a dozen times. Not by being able fight off an attacker but by knowing how to land when I fell.

I am a total girl I wanted to get back into martial arts after being out of it for like 8 years! the instructor was absolutely nice, patient and very professional never laughing at me or getting agitated. Ive had bad instructors before / one that just doesnt like dealing with a newbie female and let me say that is not the case here. from white belts green belts and black belts they welcome it all! breaking down a move for me is never a problem nor a hassle nor am i ever given more than i can handle.I also am a bit on the littler side and while my past with martial arts that are more like taekwondo/ karate where theres a lot of punching and kicking, is good, i find throwing someone with their own momentum to be so much more effective! Ive actually broken my hand before in prior martial arts classes and with judo its just so smooth with pens and throws and maneuvering that i never have to worry!oh god and the work out! screw the gym this class is 100x more workout than Ive ever had at any gym! you cant help but build muscle and its totally fun! it meets mon and thur nights and is always welcoming to new people contact one of the instructors for more details YOU FOR SURE WONT REGRET IT! i know i can never wait till the next class this is totally something every girl should know especially in nd!