Griffin Judo

Griffin Judo is a martial arts training club based at 1374 10th St in Berkeley, California, serving practitioners from Berkeley, El Cerrito, and the wider East Bay. The dojo provides specialized instruction in traditional Kodokan Judo and submission grappling. The academy is owned and directed by Jonathan Cotte, a 3rd degree black belt, alongside co-owner Adham, an international judoka representing Egypt, and instructors Sensei Cody and Abdelrahman Mohamed. Programs span Pre-Judo for early learners, youth fundamentals, intermediate courses, and a dedicated competition team with specialized strength and conditioning. Adult grapplers can train across classical gi judo, no-gi gripping and throwing classes, and collaborative open mats shared with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. Instruction emphasizes balance, off-balancing mechanics, safe falling techniques, and competitive preparation. The dojo hosts class sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Interested students and local families can visit the academy or reach out online to schedule a complimentary trial session.