East Bay Judo Institute

"Maybe you're just looking around for somewhere near your house in the East Bay where your child can run off some extra energy? But perhaps like I was, you are looking for something a little bit more meaningful that will teach your child not to be afraid to be grabbed at school or to stick up for themselves. I think that Judo has more than met our goal to have a fiercely independent child learn deeper meaning and purpose! Not only has East Bay Judo Institute taught our child how to become a healthy and physically active teenager, it has helped him build his confidence and other parts of his life as well. This isn't just some place where you drop your kid off, it's where they make lifelong friends and achieve their own personal goals in Judo. It's also really helpful that the classes are affordable and way longer than other classes generally are. You will really get a lot of instruction for the money you invest here!"

"EBJI is an integral part of my life as well as my daughter’s life. The judo families and kids have formed a positive support system to help each of us grow and overcome challenges on and off the mat."

"I've been a member of EBJI for over 16 years. Not only does the club provide world-class instruction for judo, but the instructors also instill character building values in their students that extend well beyond the mat. As another perk, they just remodeled the dojo to expand the mat space and added spring floors, making it one of the best places to train in the Bay Area. Highly recommend!"

"I highly recommend the East Bay Judo Institute! The EBJI dojo is very committed to family and to the judo community. They prioritize giving back, developing positive character, and they run a fun but structured environment. Our son has thrived in this space and we as parents have made some wonderful friendships."

"East Bay judo institute has been a place of growth for my family. My husband and three children are students there, and our wonderful friends there supported us with meals and more through my cancer treatments. Everyone shows up for one another on and off the judo mat, keeping us all in shape! Can’t say enough good things."