South Yarra Judo Academy

The South Yarra Judo Academy is a martial arts school that teaches Judo, a 'gentle way' in Japanese, which means a physical, mental, and moral pedagogy created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. The academy was founded in 2021 by coach Leonardo Santos, who has been practicing and teaching Judo for over 30 years. The school's focus is on teaching kids and adults who are looking for learning martial arts, doing exercises, physical and intellectual development, or competing. The academy values discipline, respect, resilience, and the safe practice of sports. They teach Judo styles and emphasize the importance of martial arts in developing skills such as confidence, self-defense, and self-control. The academy has classes for kids and adults, and they also offer private classes for all ages. The head coach, Leonardo Santos, has over 30 years of experience in Judo and has trained with great names in the world of Judo.