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Nakano Judo Academy

Nakano Judo Academy

2072 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara, California

Established 2017

Judo

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Judo

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Highly experienced and detail-oriented instructor
  • Welcoming, family-oriented community
  • Classes for all ages and skill levels
  • Opportunities for competition and tournaments
  • Clean, spacious facility with ample mat space
  • Focus on personal growth, confidence, and character development
  • Special events and trips (e.g., Halloween parties, swimming outings)

Testimonials

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Excellent

"They let me drop in when I was visiting. The whole experience was great. Workout was solid and the environment was clean. Definitely recommend."

- Yoshi Q

via Google

3/29/2025

Excellent

"I had the pleasure of visiting Nakano Judo while visiting the Bay Area for the holidays. This is a high-quality judo dojo. The head instructor, Shintaro Nakano, was very hospitable and brought a wealth of competition and coaching experience to the classes. The skill level on the mats from all belt l..." Read more

- Christopher David Ponton

via Google

1/23/2025

Excellent

"Our son JC started Nakano Judo Academy at 4 years old. He was a bit shy and afraid to go at first but after several months of training, he began to open up and make friends. Now several years in Nakano Judo Acadamy is truly part of our family. We train together, we compeated together, we get bett..." Read more

- michell lockhart

via Google

11/21/2024

4.9

(72 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 4:30-9PM
  • Tuesday: 5:30-9PM
  • Wednesday: 4:30-9PM
  • Thursday: 5:30-9PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9AM-12PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

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Shintaro Nakano

Sensei, Head Coach

Former member of the Japan National Judo Team and coach at San Jose State University, Nakano Sensei brings world-class competitive experience and a patient, detail-oriented teaching style.

Location

Amenities

  • Ample mat space
  • Clean and well-maintained facilities
  • Easy parking