The San Jose Buddhist Judo Club is open to the public for male and female students 6 years and older.  We will accept 5 year old students if another member of the family is a current member and if there is an opening available.  Classes for new students start on the first two practices of each month.

The San Jose Buddhist Judo Club is open to the public for male and female students 6 years and older.  We will accept 5 year old students if another member of the family is a current member and if there is an opening available.  Classes for new students start on the first two practices of each month. 

One time enrollment fee - $25.00
Monthly fee - $40.00 paid on a quarterly basis (non-refundable)
Discount rates for families are available

Our club is a member of the United States Judo Federation and all members are required to purchase insurance through a USJF membership.  The cost is $50.00 and is valid for one year from the date of purchase.  A Waiver and Release of Liability and Agreement to Participate form must be signed by all students or parent/guardian of students under 18 years of age.

The cost of the uniform (gi) ranges from $40.00 to $80.00 depending on size and are available for purchase at the club.

To enroll, please come to our dojo during the regular practice time and sign up at the desk. For additional information or questions, please contact Vaughn or Phyllis Imada, at  vpimada@aol.com, or phone 408 379-7066.

The Judo practices are held every MONDAY and THURSDAY evening from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. at the Buddhist Church Betsuin of San Jose Gymnasium, 640 North Fifth Street, San Jose, CA 95112.
Pre-Judo classes are from 6:30 – 7:15 P.M.

Judo practices are continuous year-round with the exception of a summer and winter break.  Practice sessions are moved to another venue during the summer months due to activities at the church.

Buddhist Church Betsuin of San Jose
Gymnasium
640 North 5th St. (near Jackson St.)
San Jose, CA 95112

Yahoo.com map & directions to SJ Buddhist Betsuin Church gymnasium (regular practice location).

Our Sensei (instructors) are volunteers, and are not paid for the many hours they devote each week to teaching our students. Among the instructors, there are many years of experience and expertise. They are well qualified to teach and share not just attack and defense techniques, but all aspects of Judo.

Head Instructors:
Vaughn Imada, Dan Kikuchi, Joe Nakano, Jim Pennington

Instructors:
Elaine Abad, Kent Bell, Dr. Richard Cirone, Mits Endo, Dan Hatano, Bill Horbaly, Larry Kaneshiro, Albert Kato, Roy Konishi, Chie Swain, David Fernandez

Assistant Instructors:
Sam Piearcy, Peter Woytowitz, Neal Kodama, Tommy Yamamoto, Frank Rocca