Southside Dojo

Southside Dojo in Portage offers a comprehensive judo program with beginner adult and youth classes, as well as competitive training focused on Olympic-style sport judo. The dojo emphasizes a traditional Kodokan judo approach with experienced instructors from Michigan's Elite Judo Team and encourages concurrent training in multiple martial arts styles. As a non-profit, it fosters a community-oriented environment supporting skill development, competition readiness, and personal growth.