Para judo
Judo for athletes with visual impairments. Opponents start each bout already holding each other's jacket.
Play Adaptive Sports lists 9 places to try para judo in 8 states, 9 open to kids and teens and 8 open to adults. U.S. governing body: United States Association of Blind Athletes and USA Badminton - Para Badminton. International federation: International Blind Sports Federation.
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Governing bodies
United States Association of Blind Athletes
International Blind Sports Federation
USA Badminton - Para Badminton
Para judo by state
All Para judo programs
California
Colorado
Illinois
Menomonee Judo Club - Chicago (Paralympic Judo)
Para judo
Sports for Kids (Youth Adaptive Sports)
Para archery, Para cycling, Para judo, Para swimming
Free
Missouri
Lake of the Ozarks Judo Club
Para judo
New Jersey
Association of Blind Athletes of New Jersey (ABANJ)
Goalball, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para athletics, Para swimming
New York
New York Association of Blind Athletes (NYABA)
Para athletics, Goalball, Multi-sport programs, Para judo
Pennsylvania
Liberty Bell Judo
Para judo
Utah
USA Stars of Salt Lake City Judo
Para judo
Questions people ask
What is para judo?
Judo for athletes with visual impairments. Opponents start each bout already holding each other's jacket.
Who governs para judo?
United States Association of Blind Athletes (U.S. governing body); International Blind Sports Federation (International federation); USA Badminton - Para Badminton (Governing body).
How do I find para judo near me?
Pick your state from the list on this page to see every para judo program we know of near you. The most listings are in Illinois, Colorado, California, Utah and New Jersey. You can also search by ZIP code on the map at playadaptivesports.org.
Can kids play para judo?
Yes. 9 of the 9 para judo listings here say they serve kids or teens.
How much does para judo cost?
1 of the 9 listings say they are free. Many others charge a fee but offer scholarships, and grants can help pay for equipment. See the grants page for funding.