If you have a lack of confidence in social situations Judo will help by giving you a like-minded community in which to contribute.
Exactly how Judo improves your self-esteem will depend on where your self-esteem is lacking in the first place. If you have a lack of confidence in social situations Judo will help by giving you a like-minded community in which to contribute. If you lack confidence in confrontational situations, like walking home from work in the dark, Judo will give you the ability to defend yourself and the confidence you need to feel empowered. If your lack of self-esteem comes from not being able to see a project through, Judo will teach you how to work towards long-term goals and ultimately succeed.