Are you a judoka visiting Rome for a few days? Bring your judogi and come train with us.
If you already practice judo in your home country and you would like to keep training while visiting Rome, you are welcome to join us at Fukuro Roma. Whether you are in the city for a weekend, a short holiday, a business trip or just passing through, you can contact us and ask to join one of our training sessions.
There is no drop-in fee for visiting judoka. If you already practice judo and come to train with us during your stay in Rome, you are our guest.
Visiting Rome and looking for a judo dojo?
When you practice judo regularly, even a short trip can make you wonder whether there is a dojo nearby where you can train. Maybe you are spending a week in Rome and do not want to stop training, or perhaps you simply enjoy visiting different clubs whenever you travel.
Training in another dojo can become part of the journey itself. You meet new judoka, experience a different training environment and share the tatami with people who practice the same sport as you, even if you come from different countries.
If you are visiting Rome and already practice judo, Fukuro Roma is happy to welcome you for a training session.
If you already practice judo, you are welcome on our tatami
Our guest training invitation is intended for judoka who already practice the sport. You may train at a club in France, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States or anywhere else in the world. You may also simply be an Italian judoka visiting Rome from another city.
You do not need to be a member of Fukuro or live permanently in Rome. If judo is already part of your life and you would like to train during your visit, contact us before coming and tell us a little about your experience.
Let us know your age, belt, how long you have been practicing and where you normally train. This helps us understand which session is most appropriate for you.
Bring your judogi – we’ll provide the tatami
There is one important thing you need to remember: bring your own judogi.
Guest training is intended for practicing judoka, so come prepared just as you would when visiting another dojo. Pack your judogi together with everything else you need for your trip and contact us before coming to training.
Rome may be famous for travelling light, walking through ancient streets and spending entire days exploring the city, but if you want to add a judo session to your trip, make some room in your suitcase for your judogi.
You bring the judogi. We’ll provide the tatami.
Your training is free – you are our guest
We do not charge visiting judoka for joining us for a guest training session.
If you already practice judo and happen to be in Rome for a few days, we are happy to share the tatami with you. For us, welcoming a judoka from another club or another country is part of the spirit of practicing together.
This is different from a free trial lesson for someone who wants to start judo. You are not coming to discover the sport or decide whether you want to become a member. You are already a judoka and, while you are visiting Rome, you are simply our guest.
Train with us, meet the group, enjoy the session and then continue your journey.
Can I come for just one training session?
Absolutely. You do not need to stay in Rome for weeks or months.
You may be in the city for only three or four days and have just one evening available. If there is a suitable training session while you are here, you can contact us and ask to join.
Some visitors may want to train once, while others staying for a week or two may be interested in joining more than one session. Tell us the dates of your trip when you contact us and we can let you know which training opportunities are available during your stay.
The important thing is to contact us in advance rather than simply arriving at the dojo, so we can confirm the day and the most appropriate session for you.
What kind of judo training should I expect?
If you are reading this page, you probably do not need us to explain what judo is. You already know the feeling of stepping onto the tatami, tying your belt and starting another training session.
Depending on the day and the training programme, a session may include technical work, uchikomi, nage-komi, ne-waza, randori and physical preparation. As in every dojo, the structure of training can vary according to the period, the group and the objectives of the session.
When you contact us, tell us about your judo background. If you regularly practice randori, compete or have several years of experience, let us know. It helps us understand your level before you arrive.
The goal is simple: you are visiting another city, but for one evening you can continue doing exactly what you normally do at home — judo.
Training in another dojo is part of the judo experience
One of the interesting things about judo is that you can travel thousands of kilometres and still recognise what happens when you enter a dojo.
The coaches may be different, your training partners may have different favourite techniques and the style of randori may not be exactly what you are used to at home. That is precisely what can make training while travelling so interesting.
A different partner means different grips, reactions, movement and timing. A different coach may show a detail of a technique in a way you have never considered before. Even a single training session can give you something new to take back to your own dojo.
And sometimes the best part is simply meeting people who share the same passion.
You may arrive knowing nobody and leave the dojo having trained with a group of judoka from Rome.
Do I need to speak Italian?
Do not let language stop you from contacting us.
Of course, being able to speak Italian can make communication easier, but experienced judoka already share a surprisingly large vocabulary.
Rei, hajime, matte, uchikomi, nage-komi, randori, ne-waza, osaekomi, ippon.
You probably understood all of that without needing a translation.
Judo already has its own international language. Techniques can be demonstrated, exercises can be watched and many of the words used during training are already familiar to anyone who has spent time on a tatami.
If you do not speak Italian, just let us know when you contact us.
Can competitive judoka come to train?
Yes. If competition is part of your normal judo practice, tell us about it when you contact the dojo.
You might be a competitive judoka trying to avoid missing too many training sessions during a holiday, or you might simply enjoy having some good randori whenever you visit another club.
Letting us know your belt, experience and competitive background helps us better understand what kind of judoka you are before you join the session.
Whether you compete regularly or practice primarily for the pleasure of judo, the important requirement for guest training is that you are already an active practitioner.
Who can join a guest training session?
Guest training is for people who already practice judo and are temporarily visiting Rome. You can come from another Italian club or from a dojo anywhere else in the world.
You do not have to be a black belt and you do not need to be a competitive athlete. What matters is that you already have genuine judo experience and understand how a normal training session works.
If you are unsure whether the session is appropriate for your age or level, simply contact us. Tell us your belt and experience and we will give you the information you need before coming.
If, on the other hand, you have never practiced judo before and would like to try it for the first time, contact us about our regular beginner courses and trial lessons rather than guest training.
Contact us before coming to the dojo
Please contact Fukuro Roma before coming to training. This is important even if you only want to join us for one session.
Tell us when you will be in Rome, which day you would like to train, your age, your belt and the club where you normally practice. If you compete or have any other information that may be useful, you can include that as well.
We can then confirm whether there is an appropriate training session on that day and give you any practical information you may need.
This also avoids arriving at the dojo on a day when schedules may have changed because of competitions, holidays, events or other activities.
Where is Fukuro Roma?
Fukuro Roma is located in Via Antonino Campanozzi 34, in the eastern part of Rome, in the Prenestino and Villa Gordiani area.
Rome is a large city, so we recommend checking your travel time to the dojo before arranging your session. If you are staying elsewhere in Rome, consider how long it will take you to reach the gym and return to your accommodation after training.
Contact us before your visit and we can confirm the training time so you can organise it around the rest of your trip.
Add a judo training session to your trip to Rome
There are plenty of things to do when you visit Rome. You can see the Colosseum, walk through the historic centre, visit the Vatican, throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain and eat far more pizza and pasta than you originally planned.
But if you are a judoka, you can add one more experience to your trip: training in a Roman dojo.
You do not need a temporary membership and you do not need to be staying in the city for a long time. If you already practice judo, contact us, bring your judogi and come share the tatami with us.
At Fukuro Roma, visiting judoka train for free as our guests.
Maybe Rome is only one stop on your journey. For one training session, however, Fukuro can be your dojo.
Bring your judogi and come train with us.
Frequently asked questions about guest judo training in Rome
Can I train at Fukuro if I am only in Rome for a few days?
Yes. Guest training is specifically suitable for judoka who are temporarily visiting Rome. Even if you only have time for one training session, contact us before coming and tell us the dates of your visit.
How much does a guest training session cost?
Nothing. If you already practice judo and are visiting Rome, you can join an appropriate training session free of charge as our guest.
Do I need to bring my own judogi?
Yes. You must bring your own judogi if you want to participate in a guest training session.
Can I train even if I am a member of another judo club?
Yes. Guest training is intended precisely for judoka who normally practice at another club and are temporarily in Rome.
Do I need to be a black belt?
No. You do not need to be a black belt, but you should already be an active judo practitioner. Contact us and tell us your belt and experience so we can understand which session is appropriate.
Can I come without contacting you first?
We strongly recommend contacting us before coming. Training schedules can change because of competitions, events, holidays or other activities, and we also want to make sure there is an appropriate session for your age and level.
Can I train if I do not speak Italian?
Yes, but let us know in advance. Judo terminology is largely shared internationally and demonstrations also make it easier for experienced judoka to follow training.
What information should I send before coming?
Tell us your age, belt, years of judo experience, the club or country where you normally train, the dates you will be in Rome and which day you would like to join us.
