SAN JOSE JUDO ACADEMY
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SAN JOSE JUDO ACADEMY is a martial arts gym located in San Francisco, CA.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Chiq M
a year ago
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 to see her and everyone progress.
Mr P
a year ago
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 the younger kids learn, and Sensei is great with managing the whole class and teaching those techniques. I highly recommend giving it a shot if you have little ones with some extra energy to burn off! The space is like a typical warehouse dojo, kind of out of sight, not too big, but not small.
Jackie B
a month ago
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 ones learn body awareness and confidence with a culturally diverse crowd at a women’s owed establishment. Come check it out!
Brian Babcock
a month ago
My son is in the toddler program and I’m very impressed with the patience and professionalism displayed by all of Sensei My’s instructors. Kids are really difficult to teach as a group at this age and I’m 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 can’t reccommend SJJA enough. Watching him giggle as he rolls around makes me want to sign up for an adult class!
jacob rajesh
a month ago
I came in for a drop in class, the sensei and students were very welcoming and friendly. I enjoyed the class throughly.
Contact
625 Wool Creek Dr F10, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
My Nguyen
Head Judo Instructor & Director
4th degree black belt (USA Judo), Purple belt BJJ, National coach/referee
Founded SJJA in 2010. Over 20 years teaching experience. PhD. Former competitive athlete. Specializes in IJF Judo in Schools program, modern/traditional training.
Nancy Nguyen
International Competition Judo Instructor
2nd degree black belt, Regional referee
Training since age 5. 1st place 2024 Podgorica Junior European Cup. Member San Jose State University varsity judo team. Qualifying for 2028 Olympics.
Michael Sunday
Groundwork Coach
Brown belt (sankyu) Judo, Certified fitness instructor
Active competitor in Judo and BJJ. Brings technical expertise blending Judo and BJJ. PhD in physics. Assistant coach.
Haleem
Coach
Double black belt (Judo & BJJ), Trained under Olympic-level coaches
15 years experience in Newaza and Tachiwaza. 2022 US Open Judo Gold Medalist (Masters), 2022 World Masters BJJ Gold Medalist.
Ashlie Nghiem
Assistant Coach
Green belt Judo, Regional Judo referee
Assistant coach and regional referee. Multiple national tournament medalist. Training since 2023.
Alison Nghiem
Assistant Coach
Green belt Judo, Judo referee
Assistant coach and local tournament referee. Multiple national tournament medalist. Training since 2023.
Mike
Assistant Coach
Brown belt (sankyu) Judo
Training judo since 2008. PhD in physics. Assistant coach and student. Father of a young judoka at the academy.