# Sawtelle Judo

> Martial arts class · West LA. 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.
- Ages: 4+
- Price: ask the provider
- Address: 11318 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
- Website: https://sawtellejudoschool.com
- Phone: (310) 463-4962
- Email: sawtellejudo@gmail.com
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/west-la/sawtelle-judo

## Little Kids' Judo

Ages 4–6

- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:45–4:25pm

## Junior Novice and Juniors' Judo

Ages 6–12

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

## Senior Novice Judo

Ages 13+

New breakfall cohorts start in October, November and December.

- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 7–7:55pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8–9:30pm

Details from https://sawtellejudoschool.com/classes, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.