Judokka is a phenomenal club. The teachings in BJJ and Judo are amazing.
My daughter has been with Judokaa for well over a year, and loves it!! Kevin is fantastic with the kids. So glad we joined here.
Cannot say enough about Sensei Kevin. His patience and skills in dealing with younger children is without equal in Durham Region. Judo is a wonderful martial art for kids to get into because they learn how to use their bodies and their safety is always paramount.
Always been good to me, I've been around 4 years on and off. Always felt welcome, always felt like family.
One of the best Martial Arts education I have seen.
Sensei Kevin runs a truly amazing program. He is patient and kind. He cares about teaching the kids in a safe and welcoming environment and as a result they thrive.
Our son really enjoys going. Everyone is welcome and Kevin welcomes all of the kids.
Great for my sons confidence, self discipline, self regulation, and fun!
Excellent instructors, a great place to learn and train with like minded people.
My girls are 5 & 7 and started at Judokaa a few months ago and ABSOLUTELY LOVE it!!! My 7 year old is pretty shy and she is really gaining the confidence she needs to be heard in this big bad world... I can’t say enough great things about Sensei Kevin and the rest of the Instructors... best decision we ever made for our daughters and this Momma feels good knowing they are learning to take care of their own safety!!!
Our daughter started here in July, I truly did not believe this would be her sport, she was a Competitive Gymnast and decided to try something new. We are so glad she did, she loves it! Kevin and his team have a special gift when it comes to teaching the children. Our Daughter wants to go every night and is learning so much. They are amazing with the kids and parents! It is such a fun place to be.
Our son has recently started judo with Judokaa and he loves it. He's excited to go and it's the first sport he's been in that he really genuinely likes and wants to do. He shows a confidence when he's at judo that we don't typically see from him and we're so glad we've found it. Thank you Kevin and the team!
My oldest daughter now 16 trained with Sensei Kevin for 5 years and now my youngest, 6 years, cant wait to go every class! I trust Sensei Kevin and Judokaa with the most important people in my life! His sense of family and values is something that us undeniable! Thanks Kevin and Ryan for running such an amazing club! My girls enjoy every second of being there!
Our family has been with Judokaa for 3 years. Myself and 2 boys started new 3 years ago and have fallen in love with this club and sport. My wife has trained and coached with Sensei Kevin in the past and was very comfortable introducing the rest of us to Judokaa. Judokaa creates a fun and safe atmosphere for all ages. They teach respect, discipline and family values through all levels of life. Happy to recommend Judokaa to anyone.
Our son has been with Judokaa for almost 5 years now and we could not be happier with the club and the instructors. Sensei Kevin is passionate about what he does and the children recognize it! In the 5 years never once our son said ``I don't feel like going to judo tonight``. Classes are age appropriate and provide a good balance of teaching technique and fun warm-up activities. Highly recommend!
My daughter, now 15, has been a part of the Judokaa family for 7 years. Sensei Kevin and Sensei Ryan are 100% invested in the kids and adults they teach. The lessons they teach are not only those in martial arts, but also in life. They help children and adults become the best human beings they can be through encouragement, fitness, building self confidence and training. Their new location is kept very clean and professionally run. If your looking for a place for your child to learn martial arts throughout their whole life and something that can grow with them, then you have found it.
My family has been a part of this club since day one. We are forever grateful for the family environment, the inclusion to all people of all ages and for the wonderful influence Sensei Kevin is. I would recommend and have recommended this club to everyone.
Kevin is an extraordinary Sensei and life instructor, he shapes the minds of the young ones to stay respectful, motivated and confident in whatever it is they do! He goes above and beyond for the kids and will give anything to watch them succeed, and will push them to their limit! Judokaa Martial Arts is an amazing program for boys and girls of all ages 4 and up not only to learn how to defend yourself but also how to work and be apart of a team! I highly recommend them!
I can't say enough good things about Judokaa and Sensei Kevin Ausman! He runs an amazing program that empowers the kids to be their best both on and off the mats. He somehow manages to tailor his program to each child's individual needs. The program is safe and fun. My son is a long time student and being part of the Judokaa club has helped his confidence soar.
This judo club is AMAZING!!! Sensei Kevin is beyond skilled and knowledgeable with this sport and relating with the children he teaches. Whether its teaching the little warriors class or the more advanced classes, Sensei Kevin has a way of engaging and making the classes fun while still maintaining a learning environment. My sons have learned so many self defense and life skills. There is a reason why we have been with the club for 5 years! Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!
Judokaa Martial Arts is amazing in that the owner/operator Sensei Kevin Ausman runs many free clinics for the kids in the area that can’t afford to learn how to protect themselves. From what I have learned the club also sponsors the “Done with Bulling” program which is a free nationwide program for kids which has to be run at no cost to the kids. WOW! I personally know kids in the program that have used the skills taught to both protect themselves as well as stand up for other kids. What more could parent ask for?
Excellent Sensei, kids love it, family orientated, convenient location, and great facility, offers recreational and competitive Judo & Jiu Jitsu. Judokaa even offers a free week trial before you need to sign up!!
I have experience with martial arts myself and I took my sons into this club and I was totally blown away at the way the instructor handled himself. Kevin Ausman has a way with these kids that can't be taught. My boys loved the experience and I personally think its the very best children's club in the Durham Region. You won't hear that from Kevin however he is very humbled by all of this. Want a great club drop in and try it they now run 5 days a week.
I brought my three kids into this school to try the self defense done on the Friday nights. I was so impressed I signed up all three kids. Its a well structured program and the training is second to none. Not only was the head instructor a black belt in judo but I was told he also holds a purple belt in BJJ. Glad I tried this school I was told about them through a friend that has kids in the program great referral!
I brought my son to this school a year ago with a very shy attitude. Sensei Kevin was not only able to get him on the mats the same night but has changed my sons attitude in school and at home. I had tried a couple other schools and all they seemed to be about was winning medals! The instructors here are about the kids not medals.
I put my son there for Judo initially at age 10 and has seen exponential growth on his Character, Discipline and Self Confidence in addition to his Martial Arts Skills. I cannot think of any other Club or Sensei who will invest more of his time and personal resourceful for the betterment of the kids first and preservation/promotion of the discipline than making money out of it. My son, who has special needs, now attends both Judo and BJJ programs!
When searching places to either train or enroll my children to train, the most important thing for me is integrity. I have, over the past 2 years, witnessed many examples of Sensei Kevin demonstrating kindness, integrity and patience. He has always shown professionalism and concern for the welfare of his students. The club is growing and will continue to do so because great care was obviously placed in developing a culture where young minds can exercise, learn trust, receive discipline and develop valuable life-skills. I recommend the club to anyone!
My two sons started at Judokaa just over 8 months ago with almost no training. The goal was like many, to exercise, learn discipline and self-defence. With Kevin's coaching and the help of others under his guidance, not only have my boys met what we set out for, but they have competed in several tournaments. The experience at the club has forever changed the direction of our lives. The club offers an incredibly friendly atmosphere that encourages those who compete and wholeheartedly supports those just training.
My son has been training at Judokaa for just over two years (he is now 6 yeas old). Kevin and the other Senseis are supportive, caring, helpful and simply excellent with the kids. I don't know who wrote the negative review below, but I have never seen Kevin be anything other than 100% approachable and respectful of the kids and the parents. Kevin does this out of a love and respect of Judo/BJJ. I have already referred two other families to Judokaa Martial Arts and will continue to do so!
Great school top instruction. Best kids club by far. Lots of black belts, best Judo and BJJ for kids in Durham region