At Judo Mate, we’re passionate about bringing the art of judo to everyone — anytime, anywhere. Founded by Joe Tarciano, a lifelong judoka with over 60 years of experience, Judo Mate was created to solve a simple problem: how to practice judo effectively when you don’t have a partner.

Joe studied at the renowned Kodokan in Japan for four years during his Air Force service and spent 12 years competing in national competitions, winning numerous championships. Through his decades of training and teaching, he understood that consistent practice is key to mastering judo techniques — specifically the repetitive drilling of uchi komi, or entries.

That’s where Judo Mate comes in. Designed to perfectly replicate the feel of a human body, Judo Mate allows you to practice your throws, grips, and movements with proper form — knees bent, feet positioned at a 45-degree angle, engaging your legs, hips, and upper body just like in real competition. Unlike other devices that only simulate upper-body movement, Judo Mate emphasizes full-body mechanics: lifting, twisting, and leaning — all essential for an effective throw.

We’ve made Judo Mate versatile and portable. It can be installed in a door jamb, attached to a tree, post, or fence — so you can train wherever you are. Plus, it features a real judo gi, ensuring that your grip strength and finger conditioning develop just as they would on the mat.

We believe Judo Mate is the most realistic solo training device for judo on the market. As we prepare to launch in a big way, we’re excited to share this innovation with judokas around the world — helping practitioners of all levels train better, smarter, and more effectively.

Train hard. Train smart. Train with Judo Mate.