Red River Judo

About this gym

Red River Judo has been the heartbeat of Judo in the region since 2002, built on a foundation that runs deeper than two decades. Our founder, Sensei Vern Borgen, didn't just open a dojo — he spent over two decades first shaping the sport at its roots, teaching Judo at North Dakota State University beginning in 1979 and becoming one of the most influential voices in growing Judo across the Midwest. When he established Red River Judo, he brought that same passion, rigor, and commitment to community with him. That legacy lives on today under the stewardship of Steven and Melissa Fick, who have led the dojo since 2019 with the same devotion Sensei Borgen instilled in his students. At Red River Judo, we practice Kodokan Judo and several other styles, offering a welcoming community for practitioners of all ages and skill levels — fostering both physical and mental growth through the disciplined practice of Judo.

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