Martial arts class · West LA
Sawtelle Judo
11318 W Pico Blvd, West LA
Little Kids' Judo
40-minute class for ages 4-6 with judo exercises and coordination drills, focused on listening, following directions and working together.
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:45–4:25pm
- Activities: Martial arts and Sports
Junior Novice and Juniors' Judo
Junior Novice meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:30-5:25pm; Juniors meet the same days 5:30-6:55pm plus Saturday 2:30-4:30pm. Members register with the dojo and the USJF; there are no free trials, but families can visit and watch any class.
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:30–6:55pm
- Saturdays, 2:30–4:30pm
- Activities: Martial arts and Sports
Senior Novice Judo
New breakfall cohorts start in October, November and December.
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 7–7:55pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8–9:30pm
- Activities: Martial arts and Sports
About Sawtelle Judo
One of the oldest judo schools in the US, founded in 1927 by Tadashi Kikuchi and now a volunteer-run nonprofit dojo on West Pico Boulevard teaching Kodokan judo to kids, teens and adults.
- Since 1927
Where and how to reach them
11318 W Pico BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90064
Details from sawtellejudoschool.com, checked October 7, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Sawtelle Judo before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.
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