Judo Foundations — Private Session at a Ryogoku Dojo
About this experience
I hold a second-dan black belt and I've been on the mat since I was eight. This isn't a class — there's no syllabus, no certificate, no Instagram moment. We'll spend two hours working on the fundamentals that take years to understand: balance, grip, the moment before a throw. You'll learn breakfalls properly so nothing hurts, and by the end you'll have a felt sense of why judo is more interesting than it looks on television. We train at the dojo where my father trained — a proper working club, not a tourist programme.
Highlights
- Private session with a second-dan black belt — no group, no tour
- Jake's sensei's dojo — still active, still serious
- Breakfalls, grips, and the physics of a proper throw
- Judo explained as a practice, not a sport
What's included
- Dojo mat fee
- Loaner judogi if needed (sizes S–XL)
- Post-session cold drink and debrief
- Transport to/from the dojo
- Any pre-existing injuries — please mention these before booking
Meeting point
Ryogoku Station east exit (JR Sobu Line) — I'll walk you to the dojo from there
Payment on the day
The insider's fee is paid directly on the day — bring the exact amount.
Meet Jake
Jake
Ryogoku
Speaks English, Japanese
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48h before
Cancel at least 48 hours before the start time for a full refund of the MeetAnInsider intro fee. The insider's fee is paid on the day and is not charged until you meet.
2h
min 1 · max 2
Price shown for 1 person · Up to 2 participants
Pay directly on the day
Charged when the insider confirms