Art of Takedowns - Judo & Grappling Academy

08/27/2026

🥋 NOT JUST ANOTHER TODDLER PLAY CLASS.

Tiny Warriors is your child’s first step into real martial arts — designed specifically for ages 18 months to 3.5 years.

Through age-appropriate activities like obstacle courses, balance work, tunnels, agility exercises and gentle judo movements, we help little warriors develop:

✓ Balance & coordination
✓ Body awareness
✓ Confidence & focus
✓ Listening & following directions
✓ Social skills
✓ A foundation for future Judo, BJJ & other sports

Every activity has a purpose.

We’re not just keeping kids busy — we’re helping them learn how to move, listen, interact and become comfortable on the mats in a fun, structured environment.

🥋 AOT Judo Academy – Tiny Warriors
Qualified instructors. Age-appropriate training. Real development.

👶 Ages 18 months–3.5 years
📍 Escondido, CA

Spots are limited.

💬 Comment “WARRIOR” below or send us a DM and we’ll send you class information.

07/14/2026

🎉 We’re excited to announce that Tiny Warriors is now officially part of our regular class schedule at AOT Judo Academy! 🎉

Our newest program is designed for children 18 months–3 years old and focuses on building confidence, coordination, balance, strength, and a lifelong love of movement through fun, structured play.

🌟 Tiny Warriors is perfect for little ones who are ready to climb, explore, move, and learn in a safe, encouraging environment.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕥 10:30–11:10 AM
📍 AOT Judo Academy – Escondido

07/01/2026

Congratulations to everyone who earned a promotion at our Summer Promotions! 🥋 Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance on the mats have paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud of each of you.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our AOT Potluck summer potluck and helped celebrate 5 incredible years of Art of Takedowns Judo Academy. What started as a dream has grown into an amazing community because of the support of our students, families, friends, and everyone who has believed in us along the way.

We’re grateful for every person who has stepped onto our mats, trusted us with their judo journey, and helped make AOT the family it is today. Here’s to many more years of learning, growing, and throwing together!

Thank you all for your continued support—we couldn’t do it without you. ❤️

06/10/2026

🥋 By popular demand… Tiny Warriors is here! 🥋

Our Tiny Warriors Summer Session begins June 30th and runs for 6 weeks!

Designed for children ages 3.5–6, this fun and engaging program introduces the fundamentals of judo through games, movement, coordination drills, confidence-building activities, and age-appropriate martial arts instruction.

✅ Build confidence
✅ Improve balance & coordination
✅ Learn discipline & respect
✅ Burn energy and have fun

Spots are limited and classes fill quickly!

📅 Starts June 30, 2026
⏰ 6-Week Summer Session
📍 Art of Takedowns Judo Academy

Register today and let your little warrior begin their journey! 💪

02/03/2026

2026 AOT Class Schedule 🥋

This schedule was built with one goal in mind:
strong fundamentals, safe training, and real progress — for kids and adults alike.

If you’ve been thinking about starting judo (or getting back on the mat), this is your sign.
Free trials available.

01/19/2026

Huge thank you to 10th Planet Murrieta for having Sensei Johnny Leon Guerrero out to teach a No-Gi Judo seminar 🙏. It was an honor sharing takedown concepts, grip-less adaptations, and judo fundamentals tailored for no-gi grappling.

Appreciate the hospitality, the great energy on the mats, and everyone who showed up ready to learn and train.
Looking forward to more cross-training and building the grappling community together

01/07/2026

🥋 2026 Class Schedule is LIVE!

We’re excited to kick off a new year of training at Art of Takedowns Judo Academy.
Updated class times, focused age groups, and structured development for every level.

📅 Check the schedule
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids • Youth • Adults
🔥 Let’s make 2026 a strong year on the mats

12/24/2025

🎉 Art of Takedowns — End of Year Wrap & Holiday Message 🥋
👉 https://artoftakedowns.com/so/96PjDgoSi?languageTag=en

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year full of growth, community, and hard work at Art of Takedowns Judo Academy.

From our Korean BBQ night to the 2nd Annual Potluck, this season has shown once again what makes our dojo special — our people. Thank you to all the families, athletes, and supporters who came out, contributed, and celebrated with us. Your energy and spirit make this community amazing.

We’re especially proud of all the students who earned promotions this year. Your dedication on the mat — and the consistency you show off the mat — is inspiring. Congratulations to every judoka who took the next step in their journey. 🥋✨

Sensei Johnny’s message to the Art of Takedowns family:

“Thank you for your continued support of Art of Takedowns. Teaching judo and watching each of you grow — physically, mentally, and personally — is a true honor. Our dojo is more than a place to train; it’s a place where character is built and friendships thrive. I’m grateful for our students, our parents, and our community. Here’s to an even stronger year ahead.”

📌 Read the full message and updates here:
👉 https://artoftakedowns.com/so/96PjDgoSi?languageTag=en

From all of us at AOT — Happy Holidays and thank you for being part of the journey. 🎄🤝

Dear AOT Family, As we close out the year, we want to wish everyone a Happy Holidays, a wonderful end to the year, and a Happy New Year from all of us at Art of Takedowns Judo Academy. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our end-of-year events. Our Korean BBQ night was another big hit, and our S...