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Description
Originating in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, Judo—meaning "the gentle way"—focuses on throws, pins, and submissions rather than strikes or kicks. Despite its name, Judo is a dynamic, fast-paced martial art that’s been featured in the Olympics since 1964. It's a full-body workout that builds strength, agility, and confidence, and is widely respected for its practical self-defense techniques—using an opponent’s strength and momentum to your advantage. Suitable for all levels, Judo is both a sport and a discipline that challenges the mind and body.
Age Category
All Ages
Location
Birmingham Family YMCA
Prerequisites
Adult - Birmingham
or Adult - Boll
or Adult - Carls
or Adult - Downriver
or Adult - Farmington
or Adult - Macomb
or Adult - South Oakland
or Adult Southgate - Downriver
or ÆY Express - Carls
or Corp Company Paid Adult - Boll
or MOT Adult - Boll
or Young Adult / Student - Birmingham
or Young Adult / Student - Boll
or Young Adult / Student - Carls
or Young Adult / Student - Downriver
or Young Adult / Student - Farmington
or Young Adult / Student - Macomb
or Young Adult / Student - South Oakland
or Adult +1 - Birmingham
or Adult +1 - Boll
or Adult +1 - Carls
or Adult +1 - Downriver
or Adult +1 - Farmington
or Adult +1 - Macomb
or Adult +1 - South Oakland
or Corp. Company Paid Adult +1 - Boll
or Corp. Company Paid Family - Boll
or Family - Birmingham
or Family - Boll
or Family - Carls
or Family - Downriver
or Family - Farmington
or Family - Macomb
or Family - South Oakland
or Family Southgate - Downriver
or MOT Adult +1 - Boll
or MOT Family - Boll
or Staff Full Time - Birmingham
or Staff Full Time - Boll
or Staff Full Time - Carls
or Staff Full Time - Community Initiatives
or Staff Full Time - Downriver
or Staff Full Time - Farmington
or Staff Full Time - Macomb
or Staff Full Time - Metro
or Staff Full Time - Plymouth
or Staff Full Time - South Oakland
or Staff Part Time - Birmingham
or Staff Part Time - Boll
or Staff Part Time - Carls
or Staff Part Time - Community Initiatives
or Staff Part Time - Downriver
or Staff Part Time - Farmington
or Staff Part Time - Macomb
or Staff Part Time - Metro
or Staff Part Time - Plymouth
or Staff Part Time - South Oakland
or Y For All - Birmingham
or Y For All - Boll
or Y For All - Carls
or Y For All - Downriver
or Y For All - Farmington
or Y For All - Macomb
or Y For All - South Oakland
or ÆYouth and Teen - Birmingham
or $0.00 Program Membership
Instructor
Noboru Saito
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