About TOKUZO JUDO ACADEMY
By learning and practicing Judo, you will become stronger and also develop courage, politeness, self-control, sincerity, consideration, respect, and helpfulness.
Tokuzo Judo Academy develops people who are helpful and necessary in society through the rigorous practice of Judo.
Tokuzo Takahashi
Tokuzo started his judo carrier at Koyosha Dojo in Hokkaido at the age of 7. He is a graduate of Tenri High School and Tenri University, where he was a member of Tenri Judo. Prior to assuming his post at Los Angeles Tenri Dojo, he was a member of the Nippon Steel Judo Team. While at Nippon Steel, he was selected as a Senior Level National Team trainee. He took part in the national team training camps and represented Japan in international competitions. Also, he was a winning member of the Nippon Steel Team when they won the All-Japan Judo Team Championships in 2000. Also, he won some medals in the All-Japan Corporate Championships and some international tournaments in the weight divisions of -90kg and -100kg. His superb judo skills have been demonstrated in his competition records in the U.S. He is an eight-time champion in the open division at the U.S. Senior Nationals and a two-time World Champion in the IJF Veterans Championship.
Class Information
FUNDAMENTAL CLASS
SAT 9:00 AM
$30/session
Fundamental Classes are held on Saturdays at 9:00 AM* for one hour, where we teach the fundamentals of judo to beginners. Basic Judo practice is also very important for experienced Judo-ka, so we accept anybody in this fundamental class.
* = Schedules subject to change without notice.
COMPETITION CLASS
THU 7:00 PM & SUN 9:30 AM
$130/month or $30/session
Competition Classes are held every Thursday at 7:00 PM* and Sunday at 9:30 am* for two hours. This class is recommended for those who are aiming for the Olympics, World Championships, national tournaments, and/or desire extra, hard practices to supplement their current training regimen.
Adults must be black or brown belts and children must be green belts or over the age of 13.
* = Schedules subject to change without notice.
PRIVATE CLASS
$180/Hour
We are available on weekends and/or holidays for private classes, which are great for anybody who wants a more concentrated 1-on-1 session. Appointments must be made by email or DM.