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    Looking for judo in Abbotsford? Abbotsford has one judo dojo. It is upstairs at 96A Hoddle Street. It is a few minutes' walk from Collingwood station. You will see two names listed here. They are Melbourne Budo Academy and Zenyo Judo. They share the same mat. Zenyo Judo is the judo club that trains inside the academy. Damon Ellis runs it. He is a 4th dan and spent two years training in Osaka.

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    Judo class times in Abbotsford

    You can train if you are 16 or over. Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 to 7pm. There is also a class on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4pm. Monday and Saturday are open to all levels. Pick one of those days for your first class. On the academy's timetable, Wednesday is the beginners' class. Friday is for advanced students.

    The main kids' class is on Monday: Zenyo lists 4:30–6pm, and the academy's timetable shows 5–6pm. The academy also lists shorter kids' sessions on Wednesday (4:15–5pm) and Friday (5–6pm).

    Other judo clubs near Abbotsford

    Can't make those days? There are 18 more judo clubs listed within 25 km. The closest is South Yarra Judo Academy. It is about 4 km south. Next is Hawthorn Judo, about 5 km south-east. Auscore Judo in Caulfield East runs adult classes on Monday and Wednesday nights. You can also browse clubs in South Yarra, Hawthorn and Caulfield East. Or you can look across Melbourne. Timetables do change. Message the club before you go.

    Questions about judo in Abbotsford

    Why are there two clubs listed for one dojo?

    Zenyo Judo runs the judo classes at Melbourne Budo Academy. Open either listing and you end up on the same mat at 96A Hoddle Street.

    Can I come along if I have never done judo?

    Yes. Your first class is free. Come on a Monday (6–7pm) or a Saturday (2–4pm). Get there about 10 minutes early. The seniors' class starts at 16. There is no upper age limit. If you don't own a gi, tell the club your height and weight beforehand. You can rent one for $10 on the day.

    Is there judo for kids?

    Yes, for ages 5 to 15. Classes mix break-falls, throws, groundwork and games. Zenyo's website gives Monday 4:30–6pm. The academy's timetable shows Monday and Friday 5–6pm, and Wednesday 4:15–5pm. Check which one is current before you bring your child.

    How much does judo cost?

    In October 2026, Zenyo listed $40 for a single session. It also listed $45 a fortnight by direct debit. There is no minimum contract. A second child gets 25% off. The academy's own pages show different prices. Confirm before you sign up.

    What is on the other days?

    On Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, the academy teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu and aikido instead. That is handy if you are curious how judo compares with BJJ.

    Judo around Abbotsford and Melbourne

    Abbotsford is about 2 km north-east of the CBD. It is in the City of Yarra. The dojo is an easy trip after work. Hoddle Street is the border with Collingwood. That is where you will train. If you arrive early, Victoria Park is a short walk north. It was Collingwood's home ground until 2005. The Abbotsford Convent sits by the Yarra, about a kilometre east. It has been on the National Heritage List since 2017. This is Wurundjeri Country. In Woiwurrung, the area is called Carran-carramulk.

    Judo for beginners in Abbotsford

    Zenyo teaches traditional Kodokan judo. Jigoro Kano founded this style in Tokyo in 1882. Your first sessions start with ukemi. That means learning to fall safely. You learn to land well before anyone throws you. The club belongs to the Australian Kodokan Judo Association and the Victorian Amateur Judo Union. It does not belong to Judo Victoria. Its gradings and competitions run on the AKJA and VAJU circuit. The next gradings at the academy are on 6 December. If you want the basics first, read what judo is.

    Club details from listings on Judo Near Me and club websites, checked 14 Oct 2026: zenyojudo.com, Melbourne Budo Academy timetable, Judo Australia: South Yarra Judo Academy, auscorejudo.com. Local facts: Wikipedia: Abbotsford, Victoria, DCCEEW: Abbotsford Convent.

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