DC Judo

DC Judo Kodokan Judo in downtown Washington DC We are a Judo club based in downtown DC, founded in 2008. We practice Kodokan Judo, an Olympic Sport and martial art.

Classes are open to people of all ages and backgrounds - from those with no experience in any martial art to those grapplers looking to cross-train.

01/25/2026

No practice today. Enjoy the snow!

12/03/2025

Reminder - DC Judo's next practice is this Sunday, December 7. Rest up!

11/01/2025

Schedule Update: Tomorrow DC Judo returns to its normal schedule of Fridays, 7-9pm, Sundays 11am-1pm. As always, you can get the latest schedule on Mindbody or on our Google Calendar:

05/28/2025

Reminder: this week we will have practice on Thursday, May 29, 7-9pm.

We will not have practice Friday, May 30.

We'll be back to regular schedule on Sunday, June 1 for our normal 11am-1pm practice.

DC Judo had a wonderful time competing at today's Virginia Open Championships! A huge thank you to Arlington Judo Club f...
12/08/2024

DC Judo had a wonderful time competing at today's Virginia Open Championships! A huge thank you to Arlington Judo Club for putting on the event, and to each of the clubs and athletes that made this competition possible. And, a big congratulations to each DC Judo member who participated, each of whom brought home a medal! Specifically, by division:

Katame no Kata: Sensei Karen, Gold

Novice Nage no Kata: Renee and Josh, Gold

Male, 220+: Sensei Hiroshi, Bronze (1W, 2L)

Male, under 132: Josh P., Silver (1W, 1L)

Male Veteran, 220+: Sensei Devin, Silver

Male Veteran, under 220: Sensei Lance, Bronze (2W, 1L)

Male Veteran, under 132: Josh P., Gold (2W, 0L)

Male, 220+, Novice: Josh G., Gold (2W, 0L); Evan, Silver (1W, 1L)

Male, under 161, Novice: Ink, Silver (2W, 1L)

Congratulations in particular to the Josh G., Evan, and Ink who participated in their first tournament today! You were a major factor in DC Judo coming in 4th place of the 23 Senior Teams in today's championships!

See everyone at practice tomorrow!

On Friday, October 4th, DC Judo was honored to welcome Counsellor Sagisaka and Ms. Nonaka from the Public Affairs Sectio...
10/06/2024

On Friday, October 4th, DC Judo was honored to welcome Counsellor Sagisaka and Ms. Nonaka from the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of Japan to observe our practice. DC Judo members were eager to share their love of judo and to hear Counselor Sagisaka's insights regarding the value of sharing in the culture of other nations to build mutual understanding. We sincerely appreciated the opportunity to host Counsellor Sagisaka and Ms. Nonaka and look forward to taking advantage of some of the cultural opportunities offered by the Embassy of Japan, such as those offered by the Japan Information and Culture Center.

Judo Saikou!

DC Judo was recently invited to celebrate the Olympics by demonstrating some judo at an Olympics-themed party at the Res...
08/04/2024

DC Judo was recently invited to celebrate the Olympics by demonstrating some judo at an Olympics-themed party at the Residence of the French Ambassador!

We taped together a tiny competition area and spent a few hours showing the party goers the high flying excitement of Olympic judo. Afterwards we joined in the festivities, sampling food, drink, and games to celebrate the United States, France, and the Olympic spirit.

Many thanks to NBCUniversal and French Embassy in the U.S. for the generous invitation to participate and to the DC Judo members who volunteered their time to share our sport!

DC Judo was recently invited to celebrate the Olympics by demonstrating some judo at an Olympics-themed party at the Res...
08/03/2024

DC Judo was recently invited to celebrate the Olympics by demonstrating some judo at an Olympics-themed party at the Residence of the French Ambassador!

We taped together a tiny competition area and spent a few hours showing the party goers the high flying excitement of Olympic judo. Afterwards, we joined in the festivities, sampling food, drink, and games to celebrate the United States, France, and the Olympic spirit.

Many thanks to NBCUniversal and French Embassy in the U.S. for the generous invitation to participate, and to the DC Judo members who volunteered their time to share our sport!

DC Judo members took home three gold and two silver medals from Saturday's Arlington Judo Tournament!Congratulations to ...
05/19/2024

DC Judo members took home three gold and two silver medals from Saturday's Arlington Judo Tournament!

Congratulations to Evan DuVivier (gold, under-black belt, heavyweight), Hector Jurado (gold, under-black belt, middleweight), AJ Rivera (silver, under-black belt, lightweight), Devin Bartolomeo (gold, black belt, heavyweight) and Lance Murashige (silver, black belt, heavyweight)!

A big thank you to Arlington Judo Club for putting on this tournament, Sensei Karen Whilden for helping to run the tournament scorers table, and to Sensei Jason Huang and club members Renee Allard, Nelson Mix, and Darnell Granberry for coming out to the tournament to support the team!

04/28/2024

DC Judo is immensely proud that the USJF recognized Karen Whilden with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to Judo. We are incredibly fortunate to learn from you!

We're also very proud to congratulate DC Judo member Jason Huang on his promotion to Shodan!

03/09/2024

DC Judo was privileged to host Gonoi Rina Sensei for our class on International Women's Day. This week, Gonoi Sensei was awarded the Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award for leading a public campaign in Japan against sexual harassment. Gonoi Sensei is a tremendously accomplished judoka and has studied judo since the age of four. She not only helped teach us some of her favorite techniques, but also spoke about how the art of judo is not just about learning throws, but learning to fall and get back up. We congratulate Gonoi Sensei on her well-deserved award and hope to host her again on her next visit to Washington, D.C.!

Judo Saikou! (Judo is the best!)
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/03/d0138cad8b4c-gonoi-attends-white-house-ceremony-for-women-of-courage-award.html

Address

3415 8th Street NE
Washington D.C., DC
20017

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
7pm - 9pm
Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 11am - 12pm
11:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+17034749885

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