What We Offer

Kids Class (age 5-7)

Our Kids Class provides students the chance to stay active. The classes concentrate on learning basic movements through exercises and games to enhance agility, balance, coordination and speed. These skills are core to Judo and valuable for other recreational activities as well. Learn and have fun all at the same time with Amherst Kodokan Judo Academy.

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Youth Class (age 8-12)

The Youth Class is designed to develop the young athlete. The Course builds on the basic exercise and movements with development of Judo specific techniques. It provides students with confidence as they learn self defense and gives them the skills for competition. We want our students to keep an open mind, and have fun throughout their experience at Amherst Kodokan Judo Academy.

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Teen/Adult Class (age 13+)

The Adult Class is multi faceted. It provides a full body exercise, a recreational activity, self defense skills or further development of athletes for higher level of competition. There is no "one size fits all" approach. Participants are encouraged to take it at their own pace and ability while always trying to push a little further to continually improve.

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Kata

Formal, pre-arranged sets of movements and techniques practiced with a partner to teach the core principles of attack, defense, and balance.

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Dojo/Hall Rental

AKJA has times available for rental of the climate controlled dojo.

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