San Diego Judo and Jiu Jitsu

My 8- and 14-year-old daughters recently started judo here, and they absolutely love it! Every Tuesday and Thursday, they can’t wait to get their gis on and head to class. The dojo has such a welcoming, grounding energy — it feels like a place where kids can learn strong skills while also feeling safe and cared for. What I appreciate most is the sensei’s balance of kindness and firmness. She teaches with warmth, clarity, and so much TLC, creating an environment where children can thrive. The vibe is positive, supportive, and full of genuine care. We’re so grateful to have found this dojo!

Myself and both of my young kids train at San Diego Judo, and we all love it! Properly raised mats make it safe and comfortable to take falls, no gaps between mats so your toes would not get caught. My gi doesn't smell after training because mats are clean. Photos and videos taken in the dojo look great because it's well lit and beautiful. Excellent instructors! Kids class is fun and always a good workout, my son and daughter sleep good after judo. Adult class is consisted of thorough warmup and drills, uchikomi, nagekomi, and randori, no time wasted and I always feel great after practice! Fees are reasonable. This is a great dojo for both beginners and black belts, I appreciate to be able to train at San Diego Judo and Jiu Jitsu

My daughter’s been attending for 10 months now and I can honestly say this is one of the best martial arts gyms I’ve been to. The kid’s classes are taught by a world class athlete and Judoka, Sensei Leilani, and the growth my daughter has shown has been tremendous. I recommend this gym to all of my friends who are looking to put their kids into martial arts!

My 10 year old son and 8 year old daughter started coming here in December 2024 and they have loved their experience! They attend both jiujitsu and judo classes throughout the week. They always look forward to going and have learned a lot. The owners and coaches are incredible - talented, knowledgeable and patient teachers. We love it here at San Diego Judo and Jiujitsu!

My favorite judo gym in San Diego! The layout is great and the mats are pristine—everything is brand new. Leilani and Jacob are such talented athletes and teachers! I especially love how seriously they take safety—many martial arts gyms are way too rough or do weird hazing. Big egos are also a common problem in many martial arts gyms but absolutely not the case here.