Sensei Parkhill will be returning to teach classes on the evening of December 23, 2025. This includes both the children’s class and the adult class.

This is his first visit since he moved away over a year ago, and a great opportunity for new students to meet him and benefit from his experience. You may also learn a lot about this history of judo from his asides and diversions during lessons. This is also an amazing opportunity for shorter and smaller built judoka to benefit from the instruction of an expert with similar build. Further, Sensei Parkhill is an expert in foot sweeps.

If you only make one class at the Des Moines Judo Academy this year, this should be it!

Ever considered competing?

Not sure if competition is right for you or your child?

Excited about the idea, but not sure what it entails?

We have a Saturday Seminar for you, and its absolutely free!

When?

Saturday, October 18th, 2025

What Time?

Starts at 1:00 pm, but arrive when you can

Goal?

·      To help you figure out if tournament competition is right for you

·      To familiarize you with tournament rules and practices

What’s Covered?

·      Reasons you might want to compete

·      What competition entails

·      How sign-ups work

·      How tournaments are run

·      Etiquette

·      Rules and Referee calls

Gi Needed?

No, the primary focus is information.

(But it’s never a bad idea to bring one; you’re welcome to stick around and roll/train after).