Frequently Asked Questions

You should bring sandals to wear when you are not on the mats. Girls and women should bring a white t-shirt to wear under their gi.

We rent gi’s here for $2 per class and we also sell them on site.

Yes. Kintora Judo and Martial Arts Center offers youth and adult training options, including programs designed to support skill development, confidence, and steady progress.

We have all different skill levels on the mat during each class from people with no experience to people who have been doing judo for many years. Each class begins with everyone bowing in and warming up together. Then, the new students will be taken off to the side with a coach where they will work on the fundamentals such as how to roll and fall properly. Once they become comfortable with the fundamentals, they will then join the others in the proper skill level on the mat.

Consistency matters more than intensity at the beginning. Many students benefit from training one to three times per week, depending on age, schedule, and goals. You can come any number or combination of days, whatever fits your schedule. Of course, the more often you attend class, the faster you will be promoted.

We encourage tournament participation but do not require it. Our coaches teach tournament play and rules. We generally hold 2-3 grassroots tournaments each year.