24 Judo Schools in Chicago, Illinois

Discover the best judo schools and training centers in Chicago, Illinois. Our directory lists top-rated judo schools with experienced instructors to help you achieve your martial arts goals.

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Highly-Rated Judo Schools in Chicago, Illinois

Schools with at least 4.5 stars from 10+ reviewers

Evolution Dojo - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Evolution Dojo

5 (14 reviews)
2813 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Discover Evolution Dojo, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, Boxing, Judo, Muay Thai, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday 5-9PM
Tuesday 5-7PM
Wednesday 5-9PM
Thursday 9:30AM-12PM,6:30-8:30PM
Friday 10AM-12PM
Saturday 10AM-12PM
Sunday 10AM-12PM
Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Martial Arts Discipline
Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 (52 reviews)
4101 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Discover Lakeside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a premier Jujitsu school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, Judo.

Hours

Monday 5:30-8AM,5:30-9PM
Tuesday 5:30-8AM,5:30-9PM
Wednesday 5:30-8AM,5:30-9PM
Thursday 5:30-8AM,5:30-9PM
Friday 5:30-8AM,5:30-9PM
Saturday 8:30AM-12PM
Sunday 8:30AM-2PM
Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly
Lifetough Kids Boxing Club - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Lifetough Kids Boxing Club

5 (105 reviews)
7930 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

Discover Lifetough Kids Boxing Club, a premier Fitness center in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate, Muay Thai, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Anti Bullying Programs
Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu Academy - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5 (24 reviews)
4120 N Nashville Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Discover Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu Academy, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, Judo.

Hours

Monday 12-5PM,7-8PM
Tuesday 10-11AM,4:15-5PM,7-8PM
Wednesday 12-5PM,7-8PM
Thursday 10-11AM,4:15-5PM,7-8PM
Friday 10:30-11:30AM
Saturday 12-1PM
Sunday 12:30-1:30PM
Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Self Defense Martial Arts Discipline
Tohkon Dojo - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Tohkon Dojo

5 (36 reviews)
Tohkon Judo Academy, 5409 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Discover Tohkon Dojo, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Judo, Karate, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday 11:30AM-1:30PM,8:30-10:30PM
Tuesday 5:30-10PM
Wednesday 11:30AM-1:30PM,8:30-10:30PM
Thursday 5:30-10PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 11:30AM-5PM
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Community Events Private Lessons
Warrior Evolution MMA - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Warrior Evolution MMA

5 (55 reviews)
329 W 18th St Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60616

Discover Warrior Evolution MMA, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Muay Thai, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday 5-10PM
Tuesday 10AM-12PM,6-9PM
Wednesday 6-11PM
Thursday 10AM-12PM,6-9PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:45AM-2PM
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Private Lessons
Bender Martial Arts and Fitness - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Bender Martial Arts and Fitness

4.9 (75 reviews)
5547 N Ravenswood Ave B2, Chicago, IL 60640

Discover Bender Martial Arts and Fitness, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Wrestling.

Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Private Lessons Anti Bullying Programs
Krav Maga Force - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Krav Maga Force

4.9 (79 reviews)
1043 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

No-nonsense gym specialized in law enforcement-based self-defense & fitness classes for men & women.

Hours

Monday 5:30-8:30AM,10AM-9PM
Tuesday 5:30-8:30AM,10AM-9PM
Wednesday 5:30-8:30AM,10AM-9PM
Thursday 5:30-8:30AM,10AM-9PM
Friday 5:30-8:30AM,10AM-9PM
Saturday 8AM-2PM
Sunday 8AM-2PM
Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events Private Lessons Inclusive Environment
Mind Body Defense - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Mind Body Defense

4.9 (56 reviews)
4143 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Discover Mind Body Defense, a premier Kickboxing school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido, Kung Fu.

Hours

Monday 6-7AM,10AM-1PM,5-9PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 6-7AM,10AM-12PM,5-9PM
Thursday 11AM-1PM,5-9PM
Friday 6-7AM,11AM-1PM,5-7PM
Saturday 8-11AM
Sunday 10AM-12PM
Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Experienced Instructors Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events Private Lessons Inclusive Environment
North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - judo in Chicago, Illinois

North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.9 (56 reviews)
3649 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Discover North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate, Muay Thai, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday 10AM-12PM,4:15-9:30PM
Tuesday 4:15-9:30PM
Wednesday 10AM-12PM,4:15-9:30PM
Thursday 4:15-9:30PM
Friday 10AM-12PM,5:30-7PM
Saturday 9AM-1PM
Sunday 9AM-12PM
Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events
Team Fumaca Academy - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Team Fumaca Academy

4.9 (13 reviews)
Lower Level, 1617 N Clybourn Ave Unit 201, Chicago, IL 60614

Discover Team Fumaca Academy, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Boxing, Judo, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday 10AM-8:30PM
Tuesday 10AM-8:30PM
Wednesday 10AM-8:30PM
Thursday 10AM-8:30PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10AM-12PM
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events Affordable
Victory Martial Arts Chicago - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Victory Martial Arts Chicago

4.9 (20 reviews)
329 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Discover Victory Martial Arts Chicago, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Krav Maga.

Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events
Bel Air Martial Arts & Fitness - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Bel Air Martial Arts & Fitness

4.8 (26 reviews)
2657 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Discover Bel Air Martial Arts & Fitness, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Boxing, Judo, Muay Thai.

Hours

Monday 3:30-7PM
Tuesday 3:30-7PM
Wednesday 3:30-7PM
Thursday 3:30-8PM
Friday 3:30-7PM
Saturday 9AM-2PM
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events Private Lessons Inclusive Environment Affordable
Kensho Martial Arts - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Kensho Martial Arts

4.7 (31 reviews)
1030 W North Ave 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60642

Discover Kensho Martial Arts, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Wrestling.

Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Variety Of Disciplines Private Lessons
Salisipan Martial Arts Academy - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Salisipan Martial Arts Academy

4.7 (14 reviews)
7030 W North Ave Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60707

Discover Salisipan Martial Arts Academy, a premier Taekwondo school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Taekwondo.

Hours

Monday 5:30-8:30PM
Tuesday 5:30-8:30PM
Wednesday 5:30-8:30PM
Thursday 5:30-8:30PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Anti Bullying Programs
TAC Karate & Fitness - judo in Chicago, Illinois

TAC Karate & Fitness

4.6 (45 reviews)
7223 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Established, local studio offering a range of karate & fitness programs for all ages & skill levels.

Hours

Monday 4-8PM
Tuesday 4-8PM
Wednesday 4-8PM
Thursday 4-8PM
Friday 4-7PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Community Events Inclusive Environment Affordable
UFC GYM Wrigleyville - judo in Chicago, Illinois

UFC GYM Wrigleyville

4.5 (272 reviews)
3519 N Clark St STE C201, Chicago, IL 60657

Discover UFC GYM Wrigleyville, a premier Gym in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Muay Thai, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday 5AM-10PM
Tuesday 5AM-10PM
Wednesday 5AM-10PM
Thursday 5AM-10PM
Friday 5AM-8PM
Saturday 7AM-5PM
Sunday 8AM-3PM
Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly

Judo Schools with Martial arts for kids in Chicago, Illinois

Showing 3 of 5 schools offering martial arts for kids programs

Tac Karate & Fitness Inc - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Tac Karate & Fitness Inc

4.8 (8 reviews)
8220 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

Discover Tac Karate & Fitness Inc, a premier Karate school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate.

Hours

Monday 4-8PM
Tuesday 4-8PM
Wednesday 4-8PM
Thursday 4-8PM
Friday 4-7PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Community Events Inclusive Environment Affordable
Hyuns Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Hyuns Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do

4.2 (36 reviews)
2743 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Discover Hyuns Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido.

Hours

Monday 12-7:30PM
Tuesday 12-7:30PM
Wednesday 12-7:30PM
Thursday 12-7:30PM
Friday 12-7:30PM
Saturday 9AM-12:30PM
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Private Lessons Inclusive Environment Anti Bullying Programs
Hyuns Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do School - judo in Chicago, Illinois

Hyuns Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do School

2.8 (8 reviews)
3722 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652

Discover Hyuns Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do School, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido.

Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Private Lessons Inclusive Environment Anti Bullying Programs

Judo Schools with Experienced instructors in Chicago, Illinois

Showing 2 of 5 schools offering experienced instructors programs

TAC Karate - judo in Chicago, Illinois

TAC Karate

1815 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620

Discover TAC Karate, a premier Martial arts school in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate.

Martial Arts For Kids Drop In Sessions Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Community Events Inclusive Environment Affordable

This directory includes all 24 judo schools in Chicago, Illinois. Each school is categorized to help you find the best match for your training needs.

About Judo Schools in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois offers several high-quality judo schools and training centers for martial arts enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced practitioner seeking to refine your skills, you'll find qualified instructors and supportive training environments to help you achieve your goals.

Judo training provides numerous benefits including improved physical fitness, self-defense skills, mental discipline, and increased confidence. Many judo schools in Chicago offer programs for different age groups, including children's classes that focus on discipline, respect, and anti-bullying techniques.

When choosing a judo school in Chicago, consider factors such as the instructor's qualifications, teaching style, class schedule, facility cleanliness, and overall atmosphere. Most reputable schools offer trial classes where you can experience the training environment firsthand before committing to a membership.

Use our directory to compare judo schools in Chicago, Illinois and find the perfect fit for your martial arts journey!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of learning judo in Chicago, Illinois?

Learning judo in Chicago, Illinois offers numerous benefits including self-defense skills, improved fitness, mental discipline, and access to experienced instructors. Local schools provide structured training environments where students can develop their skills while connecting with a community of like-minded individuals.

How much does judo training cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Judo training costs in Chicago, Illinois typically range from $80-150 per month for regular classes, with some schools offering package deals or discounts for longer commitments. Many schools offer a free trial class so you can experience their teaching style before signing up for a membership.

What should beginners expect when starting judo in Chicago, Illinois?

Beginners starting judo in Chicago, Illinois should expect a welcoming environment focused on fundamentals and proper technique. Initial classes will typically cover basic movements, stance, and core principles of judo. Wear comfortable athletic clothing, bring water, and be prepared for a physical workout. Most importantly, maintain an open mind and don't be discouraged if techniques feel challenging at first.

Key Takeaways

  • There are 24 judo schools in Chicago, Illinois listed in our directory.
  • All schools offer qualified instruction in judo techniques, self-defense, and physical fitness.
  • Many judo schools in Chicago offer programs for different age groups and skill levels.
  • Training in judo provides numerous benefits including improved fitness, self-defense skills, and mental discipline.
  • Most schools offer trial classes so you can experience the training environment before joining.

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