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Art of Takedowns - Judo & Grappling Academy

Art of Takedowns - Judo & Grappling Academy

601 N Broadway b, Escondido, CA 92025, Escondido, California

+1 760-896-1159
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Judo

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Judo

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Patient and skilled instructor
  • Elite-level grappling expertise
  • Clean and well-organized facility
  • Welcoming and supportive community
  • Great with kids and teens
  • Professional environment
  • Reasonably priced

Testimonials

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Excellent

"Sensei Johnny Leon Guerrero is a genuinely rare and special talent in grappling. He’s an elite judoka, but has devoted his life to studying and training the main grappling arts together-judo, wrestling, and bjj. What he’s doing in blending the different arts together is brilliant. Right now, this is..." Read more

- Mike Fox

via Google

1/27/2025

Excellent

"My 5 year old and 7 year old absolutely love the classes here, sensei Johnny has a patient and firm manner with the kids and gives great instruction."

- Touba W

via Google

11/13/2024

Excellent

"Took my 5 year old here and it was a great experience. Johnny is a great coach of kids and does a great job of teaching them and keeping them safe while they learn the basics of the craft. My son had a huge improvement in his attitude as well as while Judo is a physical activity it is also a mental ..." Read more

- Alex Buttweiler

via Google

4/11/2024

5.0

(15 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4-8:30PM
  • Wednesday: 6-8:30PM
  • Thursday: 4-8:30PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:30AM-2:30PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

J

Johnny Leon Guerrero

Sensei

Elite judoka who has devoted his life to studying and blending judo, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Patient and skilled teacher to everyone from elite competitors to beginners and children.

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Well-organized environment

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