Club updates, event recaps, and stories.
Hughey's Judo trains inside Gracie Tampa South — a respected BJJ academy. Here is why that combination is rare, what it means for students, and how to get started.
A complete guide to tai otoshi — judo's body drop throw. Mechanics, gripping variations, when to use it, and how it differs from seoi nage.
Cardio, strength, flexibility, mental toughness, coordination — judo trains all of them at once. Here is why a judo class beats gym-only training as a complete fitness program.
A deep breakdown of seoi nage and ippon seoi nage — judo's shoulder throw. Gripping, entry, finish, and why smaller judoka favor it.
Thinking about starting judo as an adult in Tampa? Here is why adults thrive in judo, the fitness and mental benefits, and how to get started at Hughey's Judo.
A complete guide to uchi mata — judo's inner thigh throw. History, mechanics, why it dominates elite competition, and how to start learning it.
Trying judo for the first time? Here is exactly what happens at your first class at Hughey's Judo in Tampa — what to wear, the etiquette, and how we welcome new students.
A step-by-step beginner's guide to o-soto-gari, the foundational major outer reap throw in judo — mechanics, common mistakes, and why it is the first big throw most students learn.
A balanced look at judo vs BJJ — the strengths, the overlap, and why training both is easier than you might think in Tampa.
May 26th Class Recap
May 23rd Class Recap
Judo builds discipline, confidence, and fitness in kids — safely. Here's why parents in Tampa choose judo at Hughey's Judo.
May 19th Class Recap
May 16th Class Recap
Looking for judo classes in Tampa, FL? Here's what training looks like at Hughey's Judo — schedule, location, and who it's for.
May 12th Class Recap
May 9th Class Recap
Judo Rules 101
May 5th Class Recap
No Class On Saturday
April 28th Class Recap
April 25th Recap
Guest Coach - Lance Ehl
Class Recap
Class Recap
Class recap
USA Judo - message
Class notes
Florida to Host Panamerican Cup
First day of Judo
A short note to welcome new members and point them to the learning site.
A quick reminder of when and where we train.
Save the date for our first belt grading of the year.
Kicking off the new year with regular classes and the learning site.