Frequently Asked Questions

No. In fact, your first few classes will probably focus around teaching break falls, roll outs and a few beginner throws. The hardest part for most people is learning how to fall correctly in order to avoid injury. It takes between 3-6 classes to get up to speed.  

At the moment, our class times are locked in. We have a few solutions for the school year. The first would be to see if your school has a regularly scheduled late start (most secondary schools do) and bring your child to class the night before. The second option would be to pick your student up early from class (this is fine - just communicate with the instructors). Speak to one of us so we can make arrangements and brainstorm solutions together! 

Anyone who wants to put the work in can be successful at Judo. Judo, like many martial arts, require consistent training and practice. If a Judoka is consistent, their skill level will improve faster than someone who is not consistent. 

The average Judo practitioner (Judoka) can get their black belt in 5-7 years if they are consistent at practice. You can get a black belt by competing through ranks or through learning and demonstrating different skills and throws. Most will get it through demonstrating skills and throws. 

No.  Judo is primarily focused around throws/takedowns, pins, chokes and joint locks. 

Yes - if you are looking to learn how to protect yourself, Judo throws can be very effective for self defense. 

No - you do not have to compete to be a member of Mile High Judo. Our focus is competition, but the same skills we teach our competitors can provide an exhilarating workout for people who want to lose weight and learn to protect themselves as well.  We encourage it, because it'll make your judo better, but competition is not necessary.