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Zanshin Dojo

Zanshin Dojo

640 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117, San Francisco, California

+1 415-221-5425
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Karate
Kids Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Karate
  • Kids Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner

Pricing

Monthly Membership

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Up to six lessons per week

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Welcoming community
  • Patient instructors
  • Outdoor classes
  • Focus on beginners
  • Effective pandemic safety measures
  • Family-friendly environment
  • Convenient location with parking and nearby amenities

Considerations

  • Crowded waiting area

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

13 reviews

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Excellent

"My daughter is in the Little Ninjas classes. Sensei does a great job working with several young children all having varied ability to focus. He is very patient and able to keep things moving despite the kids’ relentless distractions. A child can easily enter and engage with class without any prior ..." Read more

- Heath Green

via Google

3/4/2025

Excellent

"Found this school for my kiddo, and it was great! For kids the training is every day 30 min, which helps to build a routine but not too long for my kiddo to lose interest. Great school! We like it very much!"

- Vi A

via Google

7/3/2024

Excellent

"My son (7) has been coming to Zanshin Dojo for three years and loves it! Mirko Sensei and all the instructors are great with kids."

- stephen hickey

via Google

9/9/2023

5.0

(15 reviews)

Trial Offer

Free Trial: 1 week free trial

Business Hours

  • Monday: 9AM-10PM
  • Tuesday: 9AM-10PM
  • Wednesday: 9AM-10PM
  • Thursday: 9AM-10PM
  • Friday: 9AM-7:30PM
  • Saturday: 9AM-5PM
  • Sunday: 10-11:30AM

Instructors

M

Mirko Buchwald

Head Instructor, Sensei

Highly skilled in Goju Ryu Karate with a welcoming teaching style

Certifications:

  • Black Belt - Goju Ryu Karate

Location

Amenities

  • Nearby Whole Foods
  • On-site coffee roastery
  • Parking
  • Uniform (gi) provided

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