OC Judo ORANGE COUNTY JUDO TRAINING CENTER Judo is a sport known for its spectacular throwing techniques and rich history of tradition. Class size are limited.

Welcome to OCJTC:

Orange County Judo Training Center is a premier Judo Club located at 10706 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92843. Orange County Judo Training Center is a registered Judo Club with USA Judo, the national governing Body for judo in the United States. Orange County Judo Training Center is home to men, women and children of all ages who practice the time-honored martial art of

judo. Training under a progressive instructor, our students develop conditioning, self-defense, and competitive skills in a training environment that fosters the traditional values of honor, discipline, respect, and self-confidence. The words "Modern Training, Traditional Values" reflect our vision and encompass the judo principles of "mutual welfare and benefit" and "maximum efficiency". Orange County Judo Training Center believes the traditional values that judo training benefits not only the individual, but society as a whole. Our approach to training is to continually educate ourselves about the latest developments in training and instruction, and employ those developments when they are consistent with the values that have been passed down to us from our heritage in the martial arts. Led by world class instructor Juan Montenegro and his instructional staff, Orange County Judo Training Center offers our students the opportunity to achieve their personal goals whether they are seeking competitive or non-competitive training. His lifelong experience in judo as a competitor and instructor, and his decades of teaching judo at a high level, gives him the skills to be attentive to the individual needs of our students, while they train in a group environment. The sport of judo has an active local competition schedule in Southern California, offering our competitive students many opportunities to participate and compete against other contestants in the region. As an official Olympic sport, judo has a national governing body, USA Judo, which oversees qualifying tournaments for National Teams. Our goal oriented students can compete in officially sanctioned State and Regional Championships, as well as the National Championships which are held annually. The top judo athletes in the USA represent the United States in International tournaments, including the Pan-American Championships, World Championships, and the Olympic Games. Modified Judo Class Schedule:

Orange County Judo Training Center, have been open since September 9, 2020 and continues to offer a modified class schedule. We have modified Kid’s and Teen’s/Adult’s Judo classes during the week. Please contact us for available class days and times. Kid’s Judo Class: All Levels
Kids 4 years old to 7 years old
Mondays and Fridays – 5:15pm to 6:00pm
Kids 8 years old to 13 years old
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – 6:00pm to 7:15pm

Adults and Teens Judo Class: All Levels
Adults and Teens 13 years old and up
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Adults and Teens Judo Fundamental Class:
Adults and Teens 13 years old and up
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Adults and Teens Judo Class: All Levels
Saturdays - 10:00am to 11:30am

Adults and Teens Morning Judo Class:
Tuesdays and Thursdays – 11:00am to 12:30pm

Open Mat:
Sundays –11:00am to 1:00pm

This is a temporary class schedule and may change depending on the guidelines of Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Orange County (OC) Healthcare Agency. This class schedule will stay in effect until further notice. We are monitoring the situation daily and we will do our best to keep you informed with any changes and updates. If you have any questions please call (714) 343-1260

05/17/2026

OC Judo members and fans. Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the Golden State Judo Championships. It is going to be a great event. Thanks to Judo United and the IJF - International Judo Federation for their support! Two IJF Junior athletes will be awarded an all expenses paid Baku Experience which you can learn more about at the Judo United website. Link for the GSO event page below:

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/27505

05/02/2026

This is HUGE news coming out of the IJF - International Judo Federation They are partnering with Chuck Jefferson and his company Judo United to promote judo and host events for development of our sport in California in the leadup to LA28. Chuck has been a partner and dear friend of OC Judo since our founding, and sincere congratulations to him for this initiative. This is going to be a wonderful opportunity for our members!

https://www.ijf.org/news/show/strengthening-judo-from-the-ground-up-in-the-united-states

The judoka in Florida can learn from a legend this weekend at Falcon Judo Club. They are hosting Neil Adams JudoThe firs...
04/14/2026

The judoka in Florida can learn from a legend this weekend at Falcon Judo Club. They are hosting Neil Adams Judo

The first time Sensei Juan Montenegro and I trained with Neil was when we learned at the last minute that he was doing an event at SJSU Judo. A few hours later, we jumped into the car and drove 380 miles to SJSU. It was well worth it.

We got a little smarter in 2014 and brought him to OC Judo and then again in 2019 so that our members and friends of OC Judo could share the mat with him. It was not only a great learning experience for all. It was a great business decision.

When OC Judo black belt Sensei Patrick Dooley opened Shimeru Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club near the end of the Covid era in 2021, there was only one person considered to be the Grand Opening clinician and it was Neil Adams MBE in a VIP Invitation Only event. Again, he did not disappoint the participants and made for an unforgettable grand opening.

Coaches, if you are in Florida, please share with your students. It was a great experience for all our coaches, members and friends. I've never heard anyone from anywhere, say otherwise.

Here is the Smoothcomp link for the event:

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30085

Train smart. Stay ready. Join us on the mat!!
03/19/2026

Train smart. Stay ready. Join us on the mat!!

Attention all OC Judo coaches, members and fans!  Chuck Jefferson and Judo United are hosting what will be the Camp of t...
03/01/2026

Attention all OC Judo coaches, members and fans! Chuck Jefferson and Judo United are hosting what will be the Camp of the Year on April 25th and 26th at the Plex in San Jose. They are bringing World Silver medalist Tommy Macias from Sweden for the Teen/Adult sessions and Nicki Graczyk, a renown youth coach from Germany for the under 13 sessions.

The Tommy Macias experience is completely different from your typical clinician coming in and showing their tokui waza, maybe a combination or drill. Tommy will teach you how to think like a world class competitor on making quick decisions, get the reactions you need from your opponents to achieve success and win the exchanges against your opponents in your matches.

This is priceless information and the Macias Camp has been getting accolades across the European continent. Chuck and his team are now bringing it to California. Another must attend event from Judo United.

Registration on Smoothcomp:

https://judounited.smoothcomp.com/en/event/27808

A Judo training camp for Kids & Adults

Thank you to everyone who attended the Judo 40+ class.It truly meant a lot to share the mat with you. Your energy, openn...
01/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Judo 40+ class.
It truly meant a lot to share the mat with you. Your energy, openness to learning, and respect for the art are exactly what this class is about.
Judo is a lifelong practice, and seeing adults 40+ come together to train safely, thoughtfully, and with purpose is something special. I appreciate your trust and your presence, and I’m looking forward to building this community together at OC Judo.
Thank you again—you’re the reason this class exists.

12/20/2025

Happy Holidays Everyone🎄
Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year 🎆

Happy Holidays to our members and friends,OC Judo will be closed on December 24, 25, and 31 2025 and January 1, 2026Wish...
12/09/2025

Happy Holidays to our members and friends,

OC Judo will be closed on December 24, 25, and 31 2025 and January 1, 2026

Wishing you a joyful Christmas filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments. May the New Year bring you happiness, good health, and prosperity. Here’s to new beginnings and wonderful opportunities in the year ahead!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Interested in a once-a-month Judo class designed specifically for adults 40+?A lot of people tell me they’ve always want...
12/09/2025

Interested in a once-a-month Judo class designed specifically for adults 40+?

A lot of people tell me they’ve always wanted to learn real Judo—but they’re worried about getting injured. I get it. That concern is real, and it keeps so many from experiencing everything Judo has to offer.

But here’s the truth: Judo can be taught in a way that keeps risk low while still passing on the depth, wisdom, and beauty of the art. And that’s exactly what this class is about.

If you’d like updates or want to be on the interest list, just email me at [email protected]. I’ll make sure you’re the first to get details.

This will be an in-person class at OC Judo, and it’s going to be something special. I’d love for you to be part of it.

10/02/2025

OC Judo at the Nanka Judo Fall Tournament 2025 🥋
OC Judo proudly participated in the Nanka Judo Fall Tournament this past weekend. Our students stepped onto the mats with focus, heart, and determination—showcasing their skills and taking home some well-earned hardware! 🏅
Results:
🥇 1st Place
Ezrael
Josselyn
Selenge
Ismail

🥈 2nd Place
Ruby
Luca
Dan

🥉 3rd Place
Mark
Chloe
Shohei

🏅 Honorable Mention
Eleanor
Cole
Silas
Job
Brandon
George
Enoch
Selim
Yunus
Carter

We’re incredibly proud of every judoka who represented OC Judo. Win or lose, you all continue to grow and show the true spirit of judo! 💪

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10706 Garden Grove Boulevard
Garden Grove, CA
92843

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 6pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 9:30pm
Friday 6pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 1pm

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