Best Judo Courses Houston Near Me

4worldlovers: Houston Judo Academy has been teaching judo in the Houston area for over a decade. The school follows the teachings of Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, with a Korean approach in mind. Our goal is to teach Judo as a martial art and also as a sport. All instructors, coaches, and other members volunteer their time for the benefit of everyone.

Our head instructor is a graduate from Judo College in Korea (now Yong In University) and has competed and coached at national and international levels in Korea. We offer training for all ages and all skill levels.


At Houston Judo we strive not just for the physical and mental growth, but also for the well-being that comes through Judo. Get fit, learn an Olympic Martial Art, improve Self Defense, achieve better overall wellness, and improve your self-confidence.

Judo is practiced in more than 40 countries, and its popularity has been growing in the United States ever since its introduction. As a martial art and as a sport Judo is highly technical and physical allowing for a strong character build.

Judo translates to “gentle art” but this is a misnomer. Judo teaches the principles of efficiency and non-resistance, and thus it is often understood from this that Judo must be done and practiced with gentleness. But this is far from what judo really is, or how it should be practiced.

Judo’s principle of non-resistance means that instead of resisting an opponent by sheer force one will change his direction and movement, through a loss of his balance, in order to throw the opponent as efficient as possible. Judo emphasis in using maximum efficiency through the use of the mind and body allows for many different ways in order to master and apply its techniques.

4worldlovers: Ni Tatsu-Ryu is more than just a Martial Art system; it is knowledge, wisdom, understanding, courage, respect and self-confidence. Our heart and soul is deeply rooted in "Japanese Jujutsu", The Art of the Samurai... READ MORE


Translated into English, Jujutsu/ Ju Jitsu means “gentle art.” Whether you plan on just training to learn Self-defence or you plan on making Martial Arts a lifetime of learning, you have come to the right place... READ MORE

The Southern Region is the the result of the dedication and instruction by two key people - Shihan William Pearson and James Marler. We are the original "Wrecking Crew" which became famous from Louisiana

4worldlovers: Not all Aikido is the same. Not all dojo teach the same.

Aikido should be classified as either Pre-WW II or Post WW II. Pre-WW II is a more direct style and has an emphasis on practical self-defense.

Post-WW II Aikido is softer and more "internal" and does not specifically look at the idea of self-defense.

In fact many people are not aware that the term "Aikido" was not widely used until after the end of WW II.

The Aikibudokan is one of Houston's oldest martial art schools for self-defense and traditional Japanese Martial Arts. The Tomiki Ryu art form we teach is more accurately described as being Pre-WW II and more closely related to Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu than Aikido per se.

We offer advanced martial arts training in a relaxed, non-competitive environment with an atmosphere of adult learning.

​Bushido and martial arts training are a way of life that encompasses physical fitness, learning effective self-defense, building skills in more effective communication, developing teaching ability by working with others of like mind, and learning about who you are, what you value, and how your world view really functions.

Aikijutsu/Aikido is a hand-to-hand martial art form that teaches the strategy of first avoiding and controlling the opponent's attack, before using a striking, throwing, or joint locking technique to neutralize and defeat the attacker.

This dynamic martial art is so useful for self-defense that it is used by various police departments but is also safe to practice in the dojo.

This is why Aikido is a required part of the training curriculum at the Kaisho (Japanese Police Academy) in Tokyo and why all Japanese police officers have black belts in Aiki-Jujutsu/Aikido as it develops high-level ability for practical self-defense on the street.

Training for beginners is slow, controlled, and is intended to gradually build intuitive reflexes and movements. Being able to do the movements slowly and correctly eventually leads to being able to do them at full speed so the beginning of your training is more important than one might think.

A study of Aikijujutsu/Aikido includes learning how to use and defend against knives, swords, and staffs. The style of Aikido that we teach has a direct historical link to Daito Ryu Aiki-jujutsu which the Samurai used in combat hundreds of years ago and it has a strong flavor of old-school Judo.

Judo (literally. "gentle way") is categorized as a modern martial art, which has since evolved into a combat and Olympic sport. The sport was created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano as a physical, mental, and moral educational system in Japan.

With its origins coming from jujutsu, Judo's most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the objective is to either throw or take down an opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue an opponent with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke.

Strikes as well as weapons defenses are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata) and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori). Also referred to as Kanō Jiu-Jitsu until its' introduction in the Olympic Games, A judo practitioner is called a judoka and the judo uniform is called "judogi"

The philosophy and subsequent educational system developed for Judo became the model for other modern Japanese martial arts that developed from koryū (traditional schools). Judo also spawned a number of derivative martial arts across the world, such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Krav Maga, Sambo.

Shinto Muso Ryu Jojutsu ("The Way of the Stick") is a traditional Japanese combat school founded over 400 years ago. Jojutsu was developed by Muso Gonnosuke, the only man to defeat Mushashi (who is known as "The Sword Saint") in individual combat.

Originally practiced as a combat dueling art it was considered so effective that it was eventually adopted for use by today's Japanese Riot Police. Fast paced, sophisticated, and intricate in it's practice, it provides a window into how the Samurai fought during the warring periods. The use of the stick and sword teaches very close tolerances as each struggles for control and dominance over the other.

This school of old flow weapons includes other forms of practice including the use of sword breakers, war fans, and chain and sickle as it teaches the Samurai mindset that was a part of ancient one-on-one combat. SMR Jojutsu players are not ranked by colored belts but instead are given a scroll that indicates overall knowledge and ability.

4worldlovers: Our martial arts programs at both the Houston and Katy location include Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA - Mixed Martial Arts, Judo and Kids Martial Arts.


Our BJJ Training is second to none and provides the best instruction for all skills levels from advanced competitors to the inexperienced in the Houston, Cypress and Katy area. You will have the combined knowledge of well known competitors and coaches.

Our Kids Martial Arts programs offer a safe and productive environment as most of our instructors are parents as well. All of our kids are looked after as our own.


Sign your kids up for the 2023 Kids Mid-Summer Camp at our Katy location July 31 - Aug 4 from 9am to 12pm.


Revolution Strength and Conditioning in Katy Texas offers professional Strength and Conditioning training for all skill levels.


Revolution Dojo offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training from the top coaches in Houston.


Revolution Dojo offers Muay Thai Kickboxing for beginners and advanced students.


Revolution Dojo offers Kids Martial Arts for all age levels from professional coaches.


Below is a sample of our professional coaching team at Revolution Dojo.

“I am so proud and honored to have been a part of Revolution Martial Arts and Jeff Messina since the beginning. I received my Black Belt from Rodrigo Medeiros on a hot august Saturday morning in ’05 under the roof of Revolution Martial Arts and it is the place that forged my jiu-jitsu and MMA skills. Jeff Messina has been a brother in arms to me in many fights and competitions. I truely believe that without Jeff Messina I would have never achieved my Black Belt and would not be a UFC fighter today. When I am in Houston it is without question that I sharpen my skills with Jeff and his team at Revolution Martial Arts. I hope to see you on the mats there one day soon!!!”

“As a official member of the best team in USA ,BJJ REVOLUTUON TEAM, and a real Black belt , deserved after years of training and competing i really think that Jeff Messina and his academy is the BEST option to train BJJ,JUDO and MMA in Houston.” 4 Times Gold Medalist in Pan-American Tournaments (95/96/2003/2004) 3 times Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion (93/94/95) Champion of US Open (97/98/99) International USA Champion (98/99/00) Skirmish Grappling Champion (98) 4 times Rio de Janeiro State Champion (92/93/95/00) Medal Bronze in The Abudhabi World Tournament (98) 1st Place World Championship 2001 Atlantico Sul Cup Champion (90/91/92/93/94) Bronze Medal Pan-American 2005.

“Jeff Messina is one the best guy I gave BJJ classes in my life!Very tecnico, smart and tough guy! I can see he has love when he teach BJJ. Sorry my english.” Soneca is currently a 4th Dan and known as one of the best fighters and Masters in the world. He is also one of the founders of Gracie Barra, currently the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the world.

Victor is a Houston Police Officer and Revolution Dojo Student – “My training at Revolution Dojo has not only helped me grow as a person, but has also gotten me out of a few nasty situations I’ve encountered as a police officer. In one of several instances, the Jiu Jitsu training I have received at Revolution allowed me to fight my way from underneath a suspect that was much larger than myself and who attacked me by surprise. Instead of having to strike the suspect or even shoot him when he overpowered me and tried to take my gun, I was able to apply the skills I’ve learned. I walked away without a bruise, and the suspect went to jail with a minor injury instead of a gunshot wound. At 150 lbs, I am not a big guy. This stuff works!”