Description

Originating in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, Judo—meaning "the gentle way"—focuses on throws, pins, and submissions rather than strikes or kicks. Despite its name, Judo is a dynamic, fast-paced martial art that’s been featured in the Olympics since 1964. It's a full-body workout that builds strength, agility, and confidence, and is widely respected for its practical self-defense techniques—using an opponent’s strength and momentum to your advantage. Suitable for all levels, Judo is both a sport and a discipline that challenges the mind and body.

Age Category

All Ages

Location

Birmingham Family YMCA

Prerequisites

Adult - Birmingham
orAdult - Boll
orAdult - Carls
orAdult - Downriver
orAdult - Farmington
orAdult - Macomb
orAdult - South Oakland
orAdult Southgate - Downriver
orÆY Express - Carls
orCorp Company Paid Adult - Boll
orMOT Adult - Boll
orYoung Adult / Student - Birmingham
orYoung Adult / Student - Boll
orYoung Adult / Student - Carls
orYoung Adult / Student - Downriver
orYoung Adult / Student - Farmington
orYoung Adult / Student - Macomb
orYoung Adult / Student - South Oakland
orAdult +1 - Birmingham
orAdult +1 - Boll
orAdult +1 - Carls
orAdult +1 - Downriver
orAdult +1 - Farmington
orAdult +1 - Macomb
orAdult +1 - South Oakland
orCorp. Company Paid Adult +1 - Boll
orCorp. Company Paid Family - Boll
orFamily - Birmingham
orFamily - Boll
orFamily - Carls
orFamily - Downriver
orFamily - Farmington
orFamily - Macomb
orFamily - South Oakland
orFamily Southgate - Downriver
orMOT Adult +1 - Boll
orMOT Family - Boll
orStaff Full Time - Birmingham
orStaff Full Time - Boll
orStaff Full Time - Carls
orStaff Full Time - Community Initiatives
orStaff Full Time - Downriver
orStaff Full Time - Farmington
orStaff Full Time - Macomb
orStaff Full Time - Metro
orStaff Full Time - Plymouth
orStaff Full Time - South Oakland
orStaff Part Time - Birmingham
orStaff Part Time - Boll
orStaff Part Time - Carls
orStaff Part Time - Community Initiatives
orStaff Part Time - Downriver
orStaff Part Time - Farmington
orStaff Part Time - Macomb
orStaff Part Time - Metro
orStaff Part Time - Plymouth
orStaff Part Time - South Oakland
orY For All - Birmingham
orY For All - Boll
orY For All - Carls
orY For All - Downriver
orY For All - Farmington
orY For All - Macomb
orY For All - South Oakland
orÆYouth and Teen - Birmingham
or$0.00 Program Membership

Instructor

Noboru Saito