Denver Judo

Denver Judo is a leading judo school located in the heart of Denver, Colorado at 719 Mariposa St, Denver, CO 80204. Established by Scott and Heidi Moore, both 6th degree black belts, former elite athletes and USA Judo A-level coaches, Denver Judo has become a powerhouse in the world of judo. Our coaching staff includes more than a dozen black belt instructors, several of whom are nationally ranked players, ensuring that our students receive the highest level of instruction.

Services Offered

At Denver Judo, we offer classes for students ages 5 and up and for all experience levels. Our classes are divided into three main categories: Youth Judo, Judo Fundamentals, and Competitive Judo.

*Youth Judo:* Our Youth Judo class is taught by Sensei Matt Gilmartin and is open to kids ages 5 and older. The class focuses on the competitive aspects of judo while instilling the values of self-confidence, coordination, respect, and discipline. Students begin with basic safety techniques (falling methods) and progress to throwing and grappling techniques. Students will participate in local and national tournaments and test for advancing belt ranks.

*Judo Fundamentals:* Led by Senseis Kedge and Alyssa Zawack, this class is open to all levels. This class will introduce the basic techniques of judo, beginning with falling and progressing to throwing and grappling. Once basic skills are attained, students will be encouraged to participate in tournaments and join the competitive class.

*Competitive Judo:* This class is led by 3 time Paralympic Medalist Scott Moore and 2 time Pan American and World Team member Heidi Moore, and Sensei Keith Lewis. This class focuses on the techniques of competition judo with the intention of training participants for tournaments. This is a high-intensity class, so expect a hard workout. Participants are expected to participate in local and national tournaments, and will be offered the opportunity to test for advanced ranks on a quarterly basis.

In addition to these classes, we also offer Judo Kata (forms) classes under senseis Jim Carmer and Jessica Lockfeld and classes for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Our school is fully equipped with a state-of-the-art floating floor designed by Sensei Jim Carmer, which is now being used by dozens of dojos around the country.

Our Commitment

At Denver Judo, we are committed to building a strong community and fostering an environment of respect, discipline, and hard work. We welcome visitors and encourage them to try a free introductory class before joining. Our classes are affordable and flexible, with discounts available for multiple family members and annual memberships.

We are proud to be the 2023 USA Judo Senior National Championship Winner and look forward to welcoming you to our dojo!