1st Class Enrollment

Enroll in your first Kokushikai Judo trial class here (for both adult applicants and parents signing up their children) Scroll down, fill out the boxes below and click on the "Submit" button.  It's that easy to start. Within 24 hours, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from Celita Schutz to confirm the availability of your first class date and time.  Be sure your e-mail address is correct.  You will be asked to sign an application waiver in person before your first class.  Parents must be present to sign the waiver for children under age 18. 

Trial Class Eligibility

If you are a beginner you want to try judo for the first time to see if it is right for you, then you are eligible for a class on a trial basis.  If you have judo experience and want to see if Kokushikai Judo Academy is right for you then you are also eligible for a trail class.  In your trial class you will be allowed to participate in the general class format. 

Beginners will learn basic break falls, basic holding technique and be able to participate in the class instruction of the day.  However, for protection, beginners will be asked to just observe the tachi-waza rondori (standing sparring) and zenpo kai tan (forward rolling). 

Once you decide to join Kokushikai you will then be matched with a experience member or instructor who will guide you through the randori experience.  Experienced players with U insurance cards will be permitted to participate in randori in the first class.

What will the first class be like?  See the Frequently Asked Questions