Becerra Judo Club
About
Becerra Judo Club, 9th Degree Black Belt
Becerra Judo Club sits on South Shiloh Road in southwest Garland, operating as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Dojo led by Grandmaster Humberto Becerra, a 9th Degree Black Belt in Judo. The 9th Dan rank is among the highest attainable in any martial art, signifying lifetime mastery of the discipline. The school has earned over 175 first-place tournament trophies in its history.
Kids Judo Programs
The club teaches Judo, Jujitsu, and women's self-defense, with structured kids programming alongside adult classes. Programs include:
- Kids Judo (foundational throws, breakfalls, mat etiquette)
- Kids Jujitsu (Japanese jujutsu component)
- Women's Self-Defense (separate adult program)
- Adult Judo (continued curriculum)
- Competition pathway for tournament-bound students
What's Included
- Grandmaster Humberto Becerra, 9th Degree Black Belt (lifetime master rank)
- 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Dojo structure (tuition supports the program)
- 175-plus first-place tournament trophies in school history
- Both Judo and Jujitsu curriculum under one roof
- Competition track for serious students
Experience
Few American judo clubs have a 9th Dan as head instructor - the rank is exceptional even within the global Kodokan judo network. The Texas State Champions title and 175+ trophies reflect a competition-track school that has produced consistent tournament results across decades. Pattern fits Garland families that want their child trained in the most-credentialed judo program in the DFW metro, with a serious competition pathway available.