Kroc Center
2500 S. Division Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Kroc Center: (616) 588-7200
Godai: (616) 293-1568
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Hours:
Kids Class: Monday and Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Adult Class: Monday and Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Godai Judo


Where Godai Judo Club is located: The Godai Judo Club is hosted in the Kroc Center of Grand Rapids. The Kroc Center encourages participation by keeping the cost of joining the gym and the judo classes as low as possible. Please follow the link to the Kroc Center website at the top of this page for details on joining the Godai Judo Club.

About Sensei Jim Murray: Sensei Jim Murray has been a judoka for most of his life. Jim is a Rokudan or 6th degree black belt. He has innumerable medals in tournaments and has served as President of the Konan Judo Association and President of the Judo Affiliates of Michigan. Sensei Jim's passion for mentoring youth is what led to the foundation of the Godai Judo Club. Godai Judo is focused on youth mentorship. The club collects donations to support youth travel to major tournaments as well as educational scholarships and non-profit charities. Please visit the "Donate" page to learn more or click the "DONATE" button above to help support the youth of the Godai Judo Club!
Godai Judo's Assistant Instructors Include:
Alex Murray: Yondan (4rd degree blackbelt)
JuCoy Baatjes: Nidan (2nd degree blackbelt)
Neil Redding: Shodan (1st degree blackbelt)
Chad Catalino: Shodan (1st degree blackbelt)
Chan Dykehouse: Shodan (1st degree blackbelt)
Eric Kuipers: Shodan (1st degree blackbelt)
Tony Cardenas: Shodan (1st degree blackbelt)