American Judo

29/08/2026

📸 Day Two from Lausanne 🇨🇭

Another day of action on the tatami at the Lausanne Grand Slam. 🇺🇸🥋

A few of our favorite shots of Team USA from Day Two.

📸 Marie Pedro Sports Photos

29/08/2026

📸 Day One in Lausanne 🇨🇭

Not an easy opening day for Team USA, with two wins on the board against India and Germany.

A few shots from the first day of competition at the Lausanne Grand Slam. 🇺🇸🥋

📸 Marie Pedro Sports Photos

28/08/2026

🥋 2026 NEW ENGLAND JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

Registration is open!

American Judo and Jimmy Pedro’s Judo Center are teaming up for a full day of competition in Wakefield, MA.

Designed to give judoka more competition experience, more matches and plenty of time on the mat in a competitive but friendly environment.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Wakefield Memorial High School
📍 Wakefield, Massachusetts

Get your matches in. Test your judo. Keep getting better.

Register today! 👊

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27/08/2026

Have you been working on your Ashi Waza lately?

Consider this your reminder to focus on the details. Improve your timing, feel, and flow. Train smarter with American Judo. 🥋

25/08/2026

Quality Coaching. Quality Instructionals. 🥋✨

Subscribe to American Judo to unlock the secrets behind one of judo's most powerful and dynamic throws taught by Olympic medalist Israel Hernández. 🥇🔥

23/08/2026

🥋 Members Only! 🥋

Are you ready for our August Coaches Call? 👊
Join Sensei Steve Cohen LIVE on Wednesday, August 26 at 5:00 PM EST for another great session filled with coaching insights, discussion, and learning. 📚💬

🔒 Not a member yet? There's still time to join and get access to this session, plus exclusive American Judo member content all year long.

See you there! 🙌

21/08/2026

Sebastian Teran becomes United States’ Second Cadet World Champion! 🥇

Coming into the competition ranked no. 1 in the -55kg and confirmed his position at the top of the podium!

The next generation of American Judo is already making its mark! 🌟

19/08/2026

📣 One Month To Go!!!!!

🥋 Register Today for the 2026 Rock & Roll Judo Tournament! 🎸

Looking for quality mat time in a competitive, welcoming environment?

The 2026 Rock & Roll Judo Tournament is the perfect opportunity for judoka of all ages and experience levels to sharpen their skills.

Hosted by American Judo in partnership with Chu To Bu Judo, this developmental tournament is designed to maximize your experience with as many matches as possible and a modified rule set that encourages learning, confidence, and growth.

📅 Date: September 19, 2026
📍 Location: Avon Middle School
🏫 Address: 3445 Long Road, Avon, OH 44011

17/08/2026

Space and distance in gripping can make or break your strategy in a Judo match. Knowing when to close the gap for control and when to maintain distance for safety is crucial. Learn the art of gripping with precision at American Judo. 🥋

15/08/2026

🔥 Go back and watch Travis Stevens' American Judo Live session from December 2022, now available exclusively on AmericanJudo.com. 🥋💻

🔒 Not a member yet? Join today to unlock exclusive videos, coaching content, and member-only resources. 💥👊