Name: Cahill's Judo Academy
Address: 635 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno, CA, 94066, US
Telephone: (650) 589-0724
Rating: 5

Cahill's Judo Academy was founded in 1948 by Professor John Cahill, in South San Francisco. He was one of the first non-Japanese jujitsu students, studying under Professor Henry S. Okazaki at his dojo in Hawaii. Cahill went on to become a highly respected instructor in his own right in Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, and Kodokan Judo.

That tradition continues today with his son Willy, who moved the dojo to San Bruno, where it is today. Willy Cahill has been an Olympic Judo coach, Paralympic Judo coach, Pan Am Games Judo coach, as well as coaching other regional and national judo teams and judokas. He was promoted to 9th degree black belt in Kodokan Judo, and 10th degree in Kodenkan Jujitsu, making him one of the highest ranking martial artists in the country.

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Cahill's teaches the Danzan Ryu system of jujitsu, established by Professor Henry S. Okazaki in the 1930's. It's the art of movement, flexibility, gentleness, and mostly, control. Techniques include throwing, kicking, striking, chokeholds, joint locking, grappling, and defense against various weapons.

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Joshua Block

Jul 03, 2021

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Place place to learn judo or if took some time away, great place to get back into the swing of things. Great coaches and by far one of the best dojo's around.

Allen Kipper

Jun 24, 2021

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Positive: Professionalism, Quality
Great place for beginners or advance judo players Experience instructors and of course Coach Willy Cahill

Darleen Franklin

Aug 31, 2020

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My son has been enjoying his classes at Cahill's judo academy. In addition to learning cool throw techniques, he has made friends, is learning respect, persistence, gentleness with a dash of humility.

Ty Wilding

Aug 31, 2020

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Cahill's is the best. My daughter has been doing judo here for 5 years and she loves it. They have great coaches and the other families there are great too.

Mia Piper

Jul 02, 2017

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Cahill's is a fantastic dojo for both kids and adults! Coach Cahill has trained numerous olympians, law enforcement officers, and hundreds of other medal-winning athletes. All the instructors are talented and excited to teach, and the dojo is a wonderful and supporting learning environment. For my family and everyone I have spoken to, Cahill's is like a second home, and I feel so blessed to have found it.