Maybe youre just looking around for somewhere near your house in the East Bay where your child can run off some extra energy? But perhaps like I was,You are looking for something a little bit more meaningful that will teach your child not to be afraid to be grabbed at school or to stick up for themselves. I think that Judo has more than met our goal to have a fiercely independent child learn deeper meaning and purpose!Not only has East Bay Judo Instituteour child how to become a healthy and physically active teenager, it has helped him build his confidence and other parts of his life as well. This isnt just some place where you drop your kid off, its where they make lifelong friends and achieve their own personal goals in Judo.Its also really helpful that the classes are affordable and way longer than other classes generally are. You will really get a lot of instruction for the money you invest here!

Best instructors and classes for all ages and abilities.

With a traceable lineage going back the the Berkeley Judo Club of the 1960s (I used to see their posters all over UCB when I was a kid) Takayuki Kawakami, was instructor there for many years, and now the Head Sensei, is the Beloved Dan Israel.This place has a sterling reputation for instruction, with the real values and ethics of Japanese martial arts often lost on americanized MMA schools and practices. Great place to begin your childs instruction, or if you just need to tighten up your Uchi Mata for use on your boss or inlaws.

I practiced here 30 years ago. A very strict and respectful club. I will not forget the taste of pizza after practice.