Desert Judo Arizona

Desert Judo Arizona in Glendale

Desert Judo Arizona operates in Glendale under Sensei Terry D. Carr, a Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in traditional Kodokan judo. The club serves the West Valley with dedicated judo training for kids and adults, one of the few standalone judo clubs in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Kids Judo Programs

The club teaches traditional Kodokan judo with belt-rank progression for kids alongside adult classes. Programs include:
- Kids Judo (foundational throws, breakfalls, mat etiquette)
- Teen Judo (continued curriculum with randori practice)
- Adult Judo (continued ranks for older teens and parents)
- USJA-affiliated traditional Kodokan curriculum
- Competition pathway for tournament-bound students

What's Included

• Sensei Terry D. Carr, Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) head instructor
• Traditional Kodokan judo curriculum
• Belt-rank progression standardized to international judo system
• Dedicated judo club (not BJJ-with-judo)
• Competition track for serious students

Experience

Dedicated standalone judo clubs are increasingly rare as BJJ dominates the U.S. grappling market. Desert Judo's focus on traditional Kodokan curriculum means kids get full throwing-and-grappling instruction with proper Japanese rank progression. Pattern fits Glendale families that want their child specifically learning judo throws and standing grappling rather than ground-focused BJJ.