Anchorage Dojo teaches Judo to all ages to build self-discipline, to teach respect, as a competitive sport, and as a practical form of self-defense. While consistently creating champions, we emphasize the importance of winning and loosing with grace.

The martial art of Judo originated in Tokyo Japan in 1882. It was primarily developed based on various schools of jujitsu. Judo has been developed around two main principals: Seiryoku Zenyo ,maximum efficiency with minimum effort. And, Jita-Kyoe, mutual welfare and benefit. Kano Shihan included the second idea to balance the first. With these ideas in mind all techniques have been developed such that experienced judoka or judo practitioners can practice them at full speed on specially designed mats without serious risk of injury.

Judo focuses on controlling your opponent, and using their force against them versus striking techniques such as punching and kicking used in karate. Judo is comprised of 67 distinct throws, 8 basic pins, 12 basic chokes, 10 basic joint locks, and many variations to each of these as well as escapes and counters from them.

Anchorage Dojo is registered with Alaska Judo Inc., USA Judo, Northwest Judo Yudanshakai and the United States Judo Federation

Anchorage Dojo practices in the gym at Pacific Northern Academy (PNA) located at 550 Bragaw St. Anchorage, Alaska. Please enter through the far gym door at the end of the wall facing Sam's Club.

As a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, Anchorage Dojo welcomes any material or monetary donations. Because we are viewed by the IRS as a tax exempt charitable organization, your donations may be deductible for federal tax purposes. Consult your personal tax advisor.