South Bend Judo Club

06/16/2026

🎌🥋 Te Guruma (IJF Rules) 🥋🎌

When controlling or gripping the zubon (pants), we focus on controlling across the belly and gripping the belt. This creates a fluid movement to throw your opponent.

06/12/2026

For judo kids, mobility = body awareness + injury prevention + better ukemi. If they can’t control their hips, shoulders, and spine, throws and groundwork turn into a fight instead of technique.

Join us and learn more about this exciting martial arts.

06/10/2026

Read the article 🥋🔗

(Colorado Springs, CO) – USA Judo and the United States Judo Federation (USJF) announced a formal partnership on Wednesday. The news comes on the heels of initial discussions between the two national organizations at the USA Judo President’s Cup in Nov...

06/04/2026

🥋 SUMMER JUDO CAMP – 30% OFF 🥋

15 classes/month
30+ hours of mat time
Zero skill lost this summer

South Bend Judo members get 30% OFF June & July.

Mon/Wed/Sat. All ages. All levels.
Beginners to Jr Nationals prep.

DM “SUMMER” to lock in your discount.

OPEN REGISTRATION for all ages and skill level! Check out website link below for more information.

06/04/2026

🥋 SUMMER JUDO CAMP – 30% OFF 🥋

15 classes/month
30+ hours of mat time
Zero skill lost this summer

South Bend Judo members get 30% OFF June.

Mon/Wed/Sat. All ages. All levels.
Beginners to advanced.

DM “SUMMER” to lock in your discount.

06/01/2026

Boys Harai Goshi ! 🔥

05/28/2026

❤️💪👏💪🥋 Keep moving forward 🥋💪👏💪❤️

Summer is just around the corner, and South Bend Judo is gearing up for an action-packed season. After a remarkable performance at the State Championship, where the Bobcats claimed their 5th state trophy and walked away with 13 champions, the dojo is buzzing with energy and excitement. Whether you a...

05/15/2026

Why judo translates to self-defense
• Throws end fights fast: Most untrained people can’t fall safely. A solid osoto gari or seoi nage on concrete often ends the confrontation.
• Grip fighting = control: Kumi kata teaches you to dominate grips, control distance, and stop someone from grabbing or hitting you.
• Balance breaking: Kuzushi is the core of judo. If you break their balance first, they can’t generate power to hurt you.
• Close-range specialty: Real altercations start close. Judo thrives in the clinch where punches get smothered.
• Newaza for the ground: You learn pins, escapes, and chokes. You can hold someone until help arrives without striking.
• Situational awareness: Randori trains you to stay calm under pressure and react to chaos.

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05/09/2026

Team work - Judo is fundamentally a “team individual sport” that fosters teamwork through intense mutual trust, shared goals, and collaborative training in the dojo.

Let’s go Bobcats 💪🏆🥋

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05/08/2026

Indiana Open Judo Championship Results:

🏆2nd Overall🏆
🥋 Best under 12 Male Judoka in the State
🥋 Best over 14 Male Judoka in the State
🥇13 State Champions
🎖️27 Medalist

Congratulations to all of the winners and the team members including coach parents and helpers to continue to support our students. Way to go Bobcats.

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