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Judo for kids and adults in Miami Families that throw together, grow together.

Judo builds the kids other sports don’t reach. We train kids from age 4 and adults at any level, Monday to Friday. Your first two classes are free.

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Falcon Judo Club in numbers

  • 70+Five-star reviews on Google
  • 55+Years of judo for our head sensei
  • 7xNational champion, Sensei Alejandro
  • 4Black belt coaches

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Falcon Judo Club
The two characters at the center of our seal mean family and home. The ribbon reads Honor and Respect.

Our mission

We want every kid who walks through our doors to reach their fullest potential, on the mat and off it.

Judo teaches focus, respect, and resilience that carry into the classroom and beyond. Whether a student trains for fun or chases a spot on the competition team, our job is to help them become the strongest version of themselves.

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Programs and pricing

Two classes, one dojo

Every student trains under the same roof, with the same coaches and the same standards. Kids train in the early evening, adults right after.

Kids, ages 4 and up

Youth Judo

Monday to Friday, 6:00 to 7:00 PM

  • Fundamentals, safe falling, and throwing technique
  • Discipline, focus, and Japanese dojo etiquette
  • Belt testing, with an open path to competition

Adults, all levels

Adult Judo

Monday to Friday, 7:15 to 8:45 PM

  • Technique, randori (live practice), and conditioning
  • Open to every level, including complete beginners
  • Train inside a real competitive club

New students pay a $35 registration fee, once. Your first two classes are free, so you can see the dojo before you commit. No contract. You pay month to month. Training more than one child? Ask us about our sibling discount.

Your coaches

Four black belts, on the mat every week.

Sensei Ricardo is on the mat every day. Sensei Alejandro coaches four days a week, Sensei Omar three, and Sensei Ricky on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  • Sensei Ricardo Menendez smiling in his judogi at the dojo, holding a framed certificate.

    Ricardo Menendez

    Owner and Head Sensei

    6th degree black belt
    On the mat every day

    Started judo at eight and has practiced for more than 55 years. A high-level competition coach whose passion is using judo to bring people together and build a strong, beautiful community.

  • Sensei Alejandro Menendez smiling in his judogi in front of the dojo mural.

    Alejandro Menendez

    Co-owner

    3rd degree black belt
    Coaches 4 days a week

    Training since he was three, with 25 years of competition behind him. His passion is being the bridge for kids to find their greatness.

    Competition record

    • 7x national champion
    • Competed at a World Championship
    • IJF Grand Slams: Paris 2021, Abu Dhabi 2021, Tokyo 2022
    • Gold at the 2022 US Open, with the Raul Guasch Ippon Trophy
    • Silver at the 2020 Pan American Open in Lima
  • Sensei Ricky Menendez smiling in his white judogi in front of the dojo mural.

    Ricardo Menendez Jr.

    Sensei Ricky

    3rd degree black belt
    Tuesdays and Thursdays

    Started judo at five and has trained for more than 25 years, 15 of them in competition. His passion is helping every child become great, so they can help others.

  • Sensei Omar Ojeda smiling and carrying a young student in a blue judogi.

    Omar Ojeda

    2nd degree black belt
    Coaches 3 days a week

    Started judo at eight in Cuba and has trained for more than 20 years. He is also a police officer, and he uses judo to protect people and bring them together.

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Why Falcon

The Falcon way

  • Five black belts in white judogis standing together under the judo characters on the dojo wall.

    Discipline and respect.

    Traditional judo etiquette, structure, and coaching. It’s more than a workout.

  • A coach giving two thumbs up on a podium, with young students wearing their medals behind him.

    A real competition path.

    For students who want to test themselves, we help them train for tournaments and get there.

  • A young student with a green belt standing with three coaches under the USA Judo banners.

    Every level welcome.

    Complete beginners and advanced belts train side by side, each at their own pace.

  • Falcon families laughing around a domino table at an outdoor gathering.

    Family culture.

    A dojo parents trust and kids look forward to coming back to, five days a week.

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On the podium

The path is real

Gold
Orelvis Beltrán Jr., Junior Pan American Cup, Lima 2026. 73 kg division, with Team USA.
5 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze
Suncoast Warriors Tournament, September 2026.
18 medals
11 competitors at the 2023 Sunshine State Games.

Competing is a choice, never a requirement. The path is there for the students who want it.

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Young judokas with their medals on a USA Judo tournament podium.

Off the mat

A dojo with an open door

Fridays at Falcon.

On Fridays we open our mat to clubs from across South Florida. One Friday in May 2026, more than 75 judokas trained with us.

Guests from abroad.

World champion Neil Adams taught a clinic in our dojo in April 2026. World champion and Olympic medalist Amarilis Savón visited in 2021. Clubs from Canada come to train with us every year.

Family traditions.

An annual picnic, a Thanksgiving dinner, and belt promotions we celebrate together.

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Common questions

Before you book

Quick answers to what most parents ask before the first class.

What age can my child start?

We start kids at age 4 in Youth Judo. Adults train in their own class right after.

Can I start as an adult with no experience?

Yes. Adult Judo is open to every level, including complete beginners.

Is judo safe for beginners?

Every class starts with warmups and ukemi, the safe way to fall, before any throwing. We coach each student by skill level, not just by age.

What happens at the first class?

Arrive 10 minutes early to sign a short waiver. Then you join the regular class, which starts with warmups and safe falling.

What should we wear?

Comfortable athletic clothes. You don’t need a gi for your two free classes. Come see if it’s a fit before you buy anything.

Is this only for kids who want to compete?

No. Plenty of our students train for the discipline, the fitness, and the fun. For those who want to test themselves, we help them train for real tournaments and get there.

How much does it cost?

$100 a month, plus a $35 registration fee for new students, paid once. Your first two classes are free.

Is there a contract?

No contract. You pay month to month.

Do you offer a sibling discount?

Yes, for families training more than one child with us. Ask us for the current amount when you book your free classes.

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What parents say

“Then we walked in and it felt different, like home.”

Real reviews from Falcon families. A few of our 70+ five-star reviews on Google.

  • “We tried so many places before Falcon Judo Club, and nothing ever stuck. Then we walked in and it felt different, like home. My son has been here over two years now, he started as an orange belt and is a blue belt today, and the change in his confidence is hard to put into words. This is not just a judo club, it’s a second family.”

    Diana FernandezGoogle review
  • “I can’t say enough good things about this judo club. It feels like a second home, so welcoming and perfect for families. The coaches are incredible, each one brings a unique personality so every child finds a style that clicks with them. Five stars all the way.”

    Lazaro MartinezGoogle review
  • “Amazing coaches, they always make you feel like family. The kids are shown real technique to get ready for nationals, Junior Olympics, and Panama Americans. Definitely the spot to come train, kids of all ages and adults too.”

    Viviana PrietoGoogle review

Visit the dojo

Location and schedule

Kids, ages 4 and up
Monday to Friday, 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Adults, all levels
Monday to Friday, 7:15 to 8:45 PM
Address
515 SW 71st Ave, Miami, FL 33144
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Tuition
$100 a month, plus a $35 registration fee. Your first two classes are free.
First visit
Arrive 10 minutes early to sign a short waiver.
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A group of kids in blue judogis smiling in front of the Falcon Judo Club mural.