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About Saratoga Judo

We are a community-based Judo club where people of all ages and experience levels come together to learn, grow, and support one another. Saratoga Judo offers beginner and advanced Judo classes serving Saratoga Springs, Greenfield Center, Ballston Spa, Malta, Glens Falls, and the Capital Region.

Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or continuing your judo journey, you'll find a welcoming environment built on the core values of respect, discipline, perseverance, and friendship. Our club is dedicated to helping every student develop confidence, fitness, and technical skill while fostering a strong sense of community both on and off the mat.

Two men practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; one is in a white gi and the other in a beige gi, engaged in a grappling move in a dojo with a red padded wall and an American flag in the background.

What is Judo

Judo is a modern Japanese martial art and Olympic sport that focuses on throws, pins, and submission techniques to control an opponent. Founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882, judo emphasizes using technique, balance, and leverage rather than strength alone. Beyond physical skills, judo promotes discipline, respect, self-confidence, and personal development through the principle of achieving maximum efficiency with minimum effort.

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We offer options for every step of your journey

Fundamentals

In this class, you'll learn fundamental throws, falls, pins, and movement in a safe, supportive environment. No experience is necessary—just bring comfortable workout clothes and a willingness to learn.

Intermediate / Advanced

This class focuses on refining technique, improving combinations and transitions, developing strategy, and increasing the pace of training through drills and controlled sparring (randori).

Competition Training

Training emphasizes high-level technique, grip fighting, combinations, conditioning, match strategy, and intensive randori. Students will develop the physical and mental skills needed to perform under pressure.

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What People Are Saying

  • Excellent teachers and friendly students. Feels like family. Great place to learn and workout too

    — Paul Y.

  • The community here is second to none. Warm, welcoming, and devoted to the art.

    — Margaret A.

  • If you want to learn judo this is the place great people great atmosphere love it

    — Lucas E.