Judo
Gripping a partner's jacket to throw and pin them, after learning to fall safely.
Judo
- To start
- $60
- Each month
- $50
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- There's a real game to win.
- It gives you a real rush.
- It gets your body properly working.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You would rather not get hit
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want something gentle on your body
Heads upGetting hitHard on the joints, or easy to fall and get hurt
What it feels like
JudoAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$60Costs more to start than 68% of hobbies
$50Over a year, more than the kit
$660About $4 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Join a beginners' class in a borrowed judogi and learn to breakfall safely before your first simple throw.
1.5 hours or moreA local facilityEasy to start
Questions
How much does judo cost to start?
About $60 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $50 a month once you are going.
How much time does judo take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do judo?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is judo good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Join a beginners' class in a borrowed judogi and learn to breakfall safely before your first simple throw.
Do I need other people for judo?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.