Fluid Martial Arts Academy

Fluid Martial Arts Academy on S. McClintock Drive in Tempe is one of the few East Valley schools to offer dedicated Kodokan-style judo as a regular weekly program rather than a side curriculum bolted onto BJJ. Youth Judo classes run Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:00 PM for kids ages 6-13, with the curriculum built on the standard judo progression: ukemi (safe breakfall practice) before any partner throws, then the classic throw catalog of osoto-gari, ouchi-gari, seoi-nage, harai-goshi, and tai-otoshi paired with ne-waza pins, escapes, and the basic submissions appropriate for the age group. Adult Judo classes meet Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and a specialized "Judo for Jiu-Jitsu and MMA" session on Saturdays teaches takedown integration for grapplers crossing over from other arts. Beyond judo, the academy houses an integrated youth martial arts program covering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kenpo karate, and Muay Thai kickboxing for ages 3-15, so students can specialize or cross-train without changing schools. The dojo culture emphasizes self-defense, confidence, anti-bullying behaviors, respect, discipline, teamwork, honesty, and competition mindset, all worked into how instructors run classes and grade progress. The location on McClintock is convenient for Tempe, west Mesa, north Chandler, Ahwatukee, and the Guadalupe area. Free trial classes are available; judogi (judo gi) is required once a student commits to ongoing training.