Virgil's Judo Club
About
Virgil's Judo Club offers training in both MMA and traditional Kodokan Judo, with a strong emphasis on quality instruction that goes beyond competition strategies. While the facility itself is modest, members consistently praise the exceptional coaching from experienced black belts who provide clear, precise instruction. The club maintains a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that welcomes practitioners of all levels, whether they're interested in judo as an art form, for self-defense, or for competition preparation.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the exceptional quality of instruction, noting that black belts provide clear, precise coaching that delivers visible results quickly. Reviewers highlight the club's success in competitions, with members earning gold, silver, and bronze medals at state championships. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community are repeatedly mentioned as key strengths, with members appreciating how the gym embodies judo principles like "mutual benefit and welfare." While the facility is described as modest in appearance, members emphasize that the coaching quality and supportive environment far outweigh any concerns about the physical space.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (4)
Wesley W
3 years ago
Great club. I've gotten more out of training here for a year than I did training for years at other martial arts places. They offer quality instruction in traditional Kodokan Judo rather than merely focusing on strategies for winning competitions. (We do also compete though and members of our club got gold, silver, and bronze at the State Championships recently.) Whether you're interested in Judo for self-defense or just as an artform, this is the place for you. There's also a great deal of emphasis on groundwork here. It's a relatively small club with a relaxed atmosphere. I've got a long way to go and lots of training ahead of me, but I'm confident that Virgil's Judo Club will help me continually improve both as a judoka and a person.
Serge K
3 years ago
I’ve been training here going on three years. The place is not much to look at, but the instructors are amazing, and we have a great little community. We recently competed at Indiana state judo championships earning bronze, silver, and gold medals.
BDH
6 years ago
Great club with many years of experience. The amount of direct training from black belts can’t be beat. Lots of throwing! Relaxed and friendly atmosphere is welcoming and speaks to quality of the club following one of the tenants of Judo, “mutual benefit and welfare.”
Sahajpreet Singh
9 months ago
Great club with great people. Instruction is incredibly clear and precise, and the results of training are visible very quickly.
Contact
Private Home not a business location, 645 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46239, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed