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Maru Dojo

Maru Dojo

301 Church St A, San Francisco, CA 94114, San Francisco, California

+1 415-378-6667
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Aikido
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Judo

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Aikido
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Judo

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and committed community
  • Safe and distraction-free learning environment
  • High quality instruction
  • Sense of camaraderie and family atmosphere
  • Accessible for beginners to advanced
  • Fun workout and confidence building
  • Kids jiu-jitsu program
  • Convenient location with bike parking
  • Feels like a second home
  • Expert level training

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

8 reviews

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Excellent

"Simply put, the quality of instruction paired with the sense of camaraderie and family make Maru Dojo an excellent place for learning. Having studied at a few places, I can say with certainty - Sensei Ray fosters a safe space which allows for no distractions to high quality learning. I'm so happy to..." Read more

- Tony Rivas

via Google

8/23/2024

Excellent

"This dojo is a great place to practice martial arts. I'm practicing Aikido there. Sensei Ray is friendly, down to earth, and a very good teacher. Students are friendly and committed. A good group all around. Serious but friendly. Committed and fun. I recommend!"

- Karen MBarr

via Google

8/20/2024

Excellent

"I am so happy to have found this place! As a woman living in SF I wanted to learn some basic self defense skills and ended up with so much more. Sensei Ray teaches Jiujitsu that is not only the best workout I have ever done but one of the most fun things I've experienced. I have attended these class..." Read more

- Alexis Hager

via Google

8/13/2024

4.9

(12 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 6-8:30PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5:45-8:30PM
  • Thursday: 6-7PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 9:45AM-12PM

Instructors

R

Ray

Sensei

Highly skilled, humble and friendly instructor who fosters a safe, supportive learning environment and is sensitive to students' individual training levels.

Location

Amenities

  • Bike parking
  • Convenient to Church Street station and the Wiggle

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