Shimeru Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club

Shimeru Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club is situated at 17600 Collier Avenue Suite A-111 in Lake Elsinore, California. Operating as a member of the Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Team, the family-run academy combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction with a multi-generational judo tradition spanning over six decades under head instructor Patrick Dooley. The curriculum integrates Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, classical Kodokan Judo, and scholastic wrestling under experienced coaches including Luis Robles. Training covers stand-up throwing techniques, takedowns, ground pinning combinations, joint locks, escapes, and positional submissions for youth practitioners, teenagers, and adult grapplers. Instruction prioritizes partner safety, technical precision, physical conditioning, and respectful dojo culture for recreational students and tournament competitors. Residents in Lake Elsinore can visit the Collier Avenue club to observe classes, speak with instructors, and begin martial arts training.