Kokushikai Judo Academy is a traditionally run New Jersery Judo dojo located in Fair Lawn of Bergen County in northern New Jersey. Judo is not only a martial art and self defense, it is also an Olympic sport.
Yoga is included in all KJA Judo Memberships!!
Yoga-Only Memberships (monthly or single class) are also available.
Tiny Tiger classes are small special classes for students between the ages of 4 to 5 years of age. There is a maximum of 6 pre-registered students on the mat for 18 classes per semester. (classes meet twice per week).
Approximate ages for this class is 5 1/2 -7 years. But factors such as height, weight and ability will determine placement. Some exceptions are made for 5 year olds with mature attention span.
Approximate ages for this class is 5 1/2 -8 years. But factors such as height, weight and ability will determine placement. Some exceptions are made for 5 year olds with mature attention span.
Our Youth Judo Class emphasizes safety and respect for others while being fun as well. Beginner judokas will learn to fall safely, as well as master the fundamentals of basic judo (throwing and pinning; there are no kicks or punching) and can eventually earn belt ranks. Just wear long sleeve sweats tops and bottoms.
Our adult classes are designed to empower you with confidence, self-defense skills, and fitness. Have fun, meet friendly people in an environment you can get excited about!
Our all ages workouts are designed to share experience levels across the various Kokushikai Judo Class age groups. It provides tremendous benefits for everyone, regardless of age, sex, or current fitness level.
Private lessons are offered to students who would like a custom judo training program developed to fit their specific needs. Complete curriculum covers many different aspects of the Judo. With private lessons you can concentrate on the areas of Judo that interests you most. The intensity level can be adjusted to fit the students goals.
Ou Judo Camps provide an environment for learning judo in a beautiful setting with a friendly atmosphere, the comfort of good food, a clean facility, and taught by renowned instructors who have dedicated their lives to the education and development of the mind, body and spirit. We welcome all ages and levels to challenge themselves in the pursuit of excellence year after year.
Shiai is the testing of oneself. The phrase is made up of two Japanese words. "Shi" means "to test" and "ai" means to meet. It's generally accepted that a shiai is a competition, but the concept of the word implies "testing" more than "fighting."
Yoga is included in all KJA Judo Memberships!! Yoga-Only Memberships (monthly or single class) are also available Contact Celita for information at 201-797-8988 or by email at celita@kokushikai.com
Judo classes are taught by 3x Olympian, Celita Schutz and Olympic Coach, Sensei Matsumura. Ages 3 ½ years and up are welcome to apply for their age appropriate classes.
Welcome to the Kokushikai Judo Academy 2024 release of our Member's portal. This update premiers our extended Kokushikai vision.
We are thrilled to now offer full contact classes in addition to our no-contact classes in our schedule. In accordance with Executive Order #187, Kokushikai Judo Academy still adheres to screening procedures for all of our members and instructors, imited capacity classes, extensive cleaning and disinfecting, and maintaining our facility to keep everyone safe at all times.
Every class contains individual attention to technique, group instruction and time for individuals to test themselves in newaza (ground grappling) and tachi-waza (standing). Class etiquette, safety and appreciation for others is emphasized.
Ages from age 3½ years and up of all levels are welcome to apply. Judo classes available for Tiny Tigers (ages 3½-5), Pee Wees (ages 5-6), Children (ages 6-9), Youth (ages 9-12), Teens (ages 12-14) and Adults (ages 14 and up).
The Kokushikai Virtual Dojo App is a "PWA"(progressive Web Application) which can be installed from an email link on your phone.
No need for App store updates.
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