Fluid Martial Arts Academy
About
Fluid Martial Arts Academy on S. McClintock Drive
Fluid Martial Arts Academy sits on S. McClintock Drive in Tempe and 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. Alongside judo, the academy runs an integrated youth program covering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kenpo karate, and Muay Thai kickboxing, so students can specialize or cross-train without changing schools.
Kids Martial Arts Programs
Youth Judo runs Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM for ages 6-13, built on the standard progression. Programs include:
- Youth Judo (ukemi, then osoto-gari, ouchi-gari, seoi-nage, harai-goshi, tai-otoshi, plus ne-waza pins and escapes)
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kenpo karate, and Muay Thai kickboxing for ages 3-15
- Adult Judo and a Saturday "Judo for Jiu-Jitsu and MMA" session
What's Included
- Dedicated weekly Kodokan-style judo, rare in the East Valley
- Cross-training across judo, BJJ, Kenpo, and Muay Thai under one roof
- Focus on self-defense, confidence, anti-bullying, respect, and teamwork
- Free trial classes; judogi required once a student commits
- Convenient to Tempe, west Mesa, north Chandler, Ahwatukee, and Guadalupe
Experience
The dojo culture emphasizes safe breakfall practice before any partner throws, working competition mindset, honesty, and teamwork into how instructors run classes and grade progress. Dedicated weekly judo as a core program rather than an add-on is unusual for the area, and the integrated lineup lets families settle on one discipline or move between them as interests develop.