Welcome to Teach Me Judo - Shinko Shin Judo

Berea Kentucky

Since February 2011

New Orientation Classes start 10/30/2026 6pm-7pm

New Student Orientation class on Friday from 6pm - 7pm.
After your fourth orientation class, if you decide you want to continue, then you join the United States Judo Association $50/year for national membership, Rank and insurance.
After becoming a member of the United States Judo Association, you obtain a Gi/uniform. I can provide a basic uniform for $35.
Once you become proficient with basic Judo skills, you will be able to start attending regular classes.

Located in the long white building across the street from Little Caesars Pizza and next to Glades Christian Church.

The Gathering Place

530 Glades Road

Berea, KY 40403

Shinko Shin Judo in Berea Kentucky was established February 11, 2011. Our purpose is to teach both the Sport and the Art of Judo in a safe controlled environment.
Sensei Ward is a Nationally Certified 5th Degree Continental Judo Coach with USA Judo and USJA.
Shinko Shin Judo practices in the Gathering Place located next to Glades Christian Church, 530 Glades Road, Berea Kentucky 40403 in the long white building.

Shinko Shin Judo strives to teach Judo to everyone who wants to learn regardless of Age, Size, Shape or other factors.
A willingness to learn and to grow is what is required for students of Shinko Shin Judo. New students from 3 1/2 years old and up are welcome.
Not Recommended for students with back injuries or back problems.
Tuition and Fees are very Affordable with low startup costs.
PAL Club and special extremely low rates for First Responders.

First 4 Orientation classes free. Decide if Judo is for you during those classes - no obligation.
Standard Student rate - $30 per month.
Student who attends a church - $15 per month.
Family Rate for 2 or more - $50 per month.
Family Rate who attends a church - $30 per month.
Police, EMS, Fire and other first responders $5 per month.
Police Athletic League Club.
During orientation classes, there are no fees. Focus is on the basics, membership in the United States Judo Association, and a unform. Monthly fees start after orientation.

Low startup costs

After your 4th orientation class, you must become a member of the United States Judo Association - $50 per year. This provides insurance coverage and national rank registration. This is mandatory for everyone including instructors.
After obtaining membership in the United States Judo Association, we focus on getting you a Gi/Uniform. I can order one if you perform for $35 - no markup or you can purchase your own Judo Gi - not BJJ Gi, yourself.

For more information contact Sensei Charles Ward

859-893-2567.

New Student Orientation for Youth and Adult Classes every Friday from 6pm - 7pm.

Shinko Shin Judo aka TeachMeJudo.com is housed at Glades Christian Church in the Gathering Place.
Shinko Shin Judo is an organization dedicated to teaching both the sport and art of Judo while adhering to Christian values.
Shinko Shin Judo is registered nationally with both the United States Judo Association and with USA Judo.
Shinko is Japanese for "Faith".
Shin is Hebrew for "God" short for Shaddai שַׁדַּי .
Shinko Shin means "Faith in God".