Find judo classes in Memphis, Tennessee
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In Memphis, the listed judo club is Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu. It’s in Tennessee.
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The listing shows it open for Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu on weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) and weekends (Saturday).
The listing has a website link and a phone number.
Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu is the only listed club in or near Memphis. The next nearest listed club is around 390 km away in Overland: White Dragon Judo.
Session times change, so please confirm with the club before you go.
Judo in Memphis: your questions
One listed club: Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu.
At least one listing is marked as open to beginners, but listings don’t always describe beginner intakes—ask the club about a first session.
The listings don’t provide age-group details yet. Ask the club which classes fit your age group and experience.
The listings show training/open days on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Every other day is marked closed.
New to judo?
Olympic judo is run by the IJF. A first session at Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu is mostly break-falls and basic throws on the mat. Ask how USA Judo membership works. What is judo?.
Club details from listings, fetched Aug 6, 2026.
About Judo in Memphis
Located along the mighty Mississippi River, Memphis, Tennessee serves as a vibrant hub for judo enthusiasts across all ages and skill levels. Kim's Martial Arts provides family-centered classes with smaller instructor-to-student ratios, ensuring personalized attention in a community-oriented setting. Training venues range from community centers and sports halls to martial arts studios spread across urban and suburban areas, making judo accessible throughout Memphis and its surrounding neighborhoods. The wider Memphis judo scene balances recreational practice with competitive ambition, hosting frequent in-house tournaments and regional competitions that feed into national events. The culture encourages progression from beginner to advanced levels, supported by a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers and flexible class schedules including evenings and weekends. Clubs are conveniently reachable via public transportation, with key access points like the Memphis Central Station and bus routes along Poplar Avenue serving downtown and nearby districts. The blend of accessible locations in neighborhoods such as Frayser, Collierville, and Midtown, coupled with diverse programming, sustains a thriving judo community committed to discipline, fitness, and lifelong learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kids can start judo as early as 3 or 4 years old in Memphis, with many clubs offering 'baby judo' or beginner classes for very young children. Generally, starting around 6 or 7 years old is common when children can begin learning judo techniques and values more effectively.
Yes, Memphis has several judo clubs that offer classes specifically for kids, including Kims Martial Arts, which provides judo classes for children as young as four.
Costs vary by club, but typical kids judo classes in Memphis range from affordable monthly rates to packages including multiple classes per week.
Parents should look for clubs that have experienced and caring instructors, small class sizes for individual attention, age-appropriate programs, and a safe, clean training environment. It's also helpful if the club emphasizes judo's values like respect, discipline, and confidence alongside physical skills.
Map of judo clubs in Memphis
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Judo clubs elsewhere in Tennessee
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- Knoxville (1 club, 532 km)
