Judo

Judo means "the way of adaptability." The art was founded by Kano Jigoro Sensei in 1882, based on techniques from the Tenjin Shinyo-ryu, Kito-ryu, and Yoshin-ryu styles of classical jujutsu.

Our judo class trains as a study group under the guidance of Nicklaus Suino Sensei (Director, Japanese Martial Arts Center). We train on the fundamentals of a limited number of waza (techniques) as a supplement to our Aikijujutsu program (a sophisticated style of jujutsu that is the primary grappling art within the dojo).

Our dojo is equipped with a $25,000 custom-designed, integrated floating spring-floor mat system from Fuji Sports—it is the most sophisticated and comfortable training surface in central Pennsylvania.

Judo practices are held Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (by appointment), and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Saturdays are a combined, "open mat" practice with Aikijujutsu, with individualized instruction.) A membership for the Judo Study Group includes access to Aikijujutsu classes.

Prospective students of judo must be at least 14 years of age. Training equipment required to start is limited to a proper uniform, a judogi and zori (sandals), both of which can be obtained at the dojo.