Judo was founded in 1882 by Dr. Jigoro Kano at the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan.

It is generally categorized as a modern martial art which later evolved into a combat and Olympic sport. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the objective is to either throw or takedown an opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue an opponent with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke.

Strikes and thrusts by hands and feet as well as weapons defenses are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata) and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori). A judo practitioner is called a judoka.

Classes
Judo is offered five days a week at two locations. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at the Warren Memorial Boys and Girls Club (790 Berne Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312) and Tuesday and Thursday at Trammell Fitness and Martial Arts (1745 Defoor Place NW, Atlanta, GA 30318).

• Monday – 7:00pm-8:30pm (Adults) [Call Sensei White at 404-719-3872 in advance.]
• Tuesday – 7:00pm-8:30pm (Kids 8+ and Adults)
• Wednesday – 7:00pm-8:30pm (Adults) [Call Sensei White at 404-719-3872 in advance.]
• Thursday – 7:00pm-8:30pm (Kids 8+ and Adults)
• Saturday – 9:45am-11:00am (Advanced Kids and Adults) [Call Sensei White at 404-719-3872 in advance.]

Cost
Judo class fees are $150/mo and are collected via automatic debit/credit on the same day every month.

Other things you need:

• Judo Gi (available for purchase from instructor)
• To join ATJA, USA Judo, or other national organization (prices vary, online)