Dallas Judo & Jiu Jitsu

  • WHO:  Dallas Judo & Jiu Jitsu is a non-profit organization that is devoted to the training of athletes for the art and sport of Judo.
  • WHAT:  Judo is an Olympic sport and the second most widely practiced sport in the world (soccer is number one). Judo originated in 1882 by adapting the most effective ju-jitsu techniques for competition and self defense purposes.
  • WHEN:  There are workouts and classes most days of the week.
  • WHERE:  Physical Address: Dallas Judo at the TELOS Fitness Center 13701 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240 Phone: (214) 762-2222. TELOS is located on the southbound service road of the Dallas North Tollway between Spring Valley Rd. and LBJ Freeway. Surface and underground parking is abundant and free. Membership at the TELOS Fitness Center is NOT required for participation in Dallas Judo classes
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Dallas Judo & Jiu Jitsu, Inc. is incorporated under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are deductible for income tax purposes in the United States.
  • When you join Dallas Judo, you will also be required to join United States Judo, Inc. the national governing body for Judo in the USA. The annual cost is fifty dollars. You will also be required to complete the Risk Agreement document and purchase a Judo gi if you don't already have one. Gi's can be purchased from us directly - $50, cash or check.

LOCATION

TELOS Fitness Center
13701 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240
Phone: (214) 762-2222

SCHEDULE

Day Times Classes
MONDAY 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Adult Judo
TUESDAY 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM		 Kid's Judo
Adult Judo
WEDNESDAY 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Adult Judo
THURSDAY 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM		 Kid's Judo
Adult Judo
SATURDAY 10:00 AM - NOON
NOON - 2:00 PM		 Kid's Judo
Judo Open Mat
 
* Please note that the class schedule is subject to modification.

STAFF

  • Ken Scialo - Ken is one of the founders of the "new" Dallas Judo. He has coached several junior competitors to National Championships. He makes his living in the transportation industry.
  • Miguel Plana - Miguel is one of the founders of the "new" Dallas Judo. He has been instrumental in building our junior program into the powerhouse it is today. Miguel is an electrical engineer for a prominent micro-chip manufacturer.
  • Kaoru Ishii - Ishii Sensei has been in judo for 54 years. He started judo in 1952 at the age of 12 at Seishikan Dojo in Yokohama. From 1955 to 1958 at Negishi Judo Kaikan Dojo and Yokohama Midori Gaoka high school judo club under Y. Suzuki. From 1958 to 1962 he trained at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Tokyo, Japan. In 1961 he was named captain of the college judo club. At the same time he trained at the Kodokan under Seiichi Shirai. From 1962 to 1966 he went back to train Negishi Judo Kaikan Dojo. In May of 1966 he moved to California where he taught at Redwood City Judo Club and at Sunnyvale Recreation Center. In August 1977 he moved to Texas and taught at the Plano YMCA.
  • David Yoshida - David has been involved in the sport of Judo for over twenty years and has been actively competing at the national level since 1989. His competitive achievements include national place winnings at the Junior, High School, Collegiate, and Senior level. He has coached numerous juniors in Texas at the national and international level. David works for a finance company in Allen.
  • Ken Patteson - Ken has won the Junior National Judo Championship, the High School National Judo Championship, the Senior National Championships twice and was a highly regarded international competitor. He was selected to coach the team of United States Elite Athletes as they prepared for the Olympics by attending several tough international events in Europe and Asia. Ken owns his own produce business.
  • Gyula Kalman - 2005 World Masters Silver Medalist. Junior Hungarian national team member and senior "A" level competitor who has won the Dallas Invitational Senior Judo tournament in 2004 and 2005. He is a computer programmer working for a sport supply company.

MEMBERSHIP

  Membership at the TELOS Fitness Center is NOT required for participation in Dallas Judo classes.  
  Monthly Fees:
  • Seniors[not a member of TELOS]: $65 (17 and older)
  • Seniors[member of TELOS]: $50 (17 and older)
  • Juniors: $50
  • 3 or more juniors: $125
 
  Discounts:
  • 3 month pre-pay 5%
  • 6 month pre-pay 10%
  • 9 month pre-pay 15%
  • 12 month pre-pay 20%
  
  Terms:
  • Dues payable the 1st of the month
  • Make checks payable to: Dallas Judo
  • Send checks to:

    Dallas Judo
    4924 Woodall St.
    Dallas, TX 75247

    -OR-

    drop off at dojo during class.
 
  When you join Dallas Judo, you will also be required to join United States Judo, Inc. for insurance purposes. The annual cost is fifty dollars. You will also be required to complete the Risk Agreement document. You will also be required to purchase a Judo gi (white only for adult novice classes) if you don't already have one.