Nakano Judo Academy
2072 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara, California
Established 2017
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
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