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08-25-2003, 12:40 PM
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Dojo: Beach Cities Aikido
Location: Long Beach, CA
Join Date: Apr 2003
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dojos near SFSU?
Hi all
I'm starting my dojo shopping today based on some results I got from the Aikiweb dojo search (great feature). I was just wondering if anyone knew any dojos near San Francisco State University that aren't listed here. I've checked on normal internet searches too and haven't found much outside the aikiweb database either. Thanks for the help
Best,
Clayton Drescher
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08-25-2003, 12:48 PM
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Dojo: North Bay Aikido
Location: Santa Cruz
Join Date: Jul 2003
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I don't know SF very well but here is one in SF that I like;
Aikido-Heart Of The Mission 3435 Army St San Francisco, CA (415) 273-4111
and here is a random link that I found when looking for Haart of the Mission web site that may have more info for you.
http://www.thecityofsanfrancisco.org/karate.html
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08-25-2003, 01:33 PM
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Dojo: Aikido of Cincinnati/Huron Valley Aikikai
Location: Somerset Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Can you do the drive to Berkeley? Shibata Sensei is there and is AWESOME!!! I recommend going there if you can handle the commute.
Rachel
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08-25-2003, 02:28 PM
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Dojo: City Aikido
Location: San Francisco, CA USA
Join Date: Dec 2000
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just a little suggestion
It might be helpful to post what dojos you did find in the aikiweb search, just so we know what not to tell you -- not everyone will be willing to go and do a search themselves to see what you might have come up with.
I have not trained at any dojos outside of my home dojo, so I don't have any insider comments to give, but there are definitely a bunch around -- there's even a group actually at SFSU, if that helps you.
=wl
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08-25-2003, 02:56 PM
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Dojo: Inaka Dojo
Location: Land of Lincoln
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Don't forget to check to see if there is a university club right there at SFSU. Sometimes clubs can go unnoticed. (I didn't know there was a club at my school until my second semester.)
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A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
- Aesop
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08-25-2003, 04:32 PM
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Dojo: Atlanta School of Aikido
Location: Atlanta, GA
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 387
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There is a dojo that is very close to Japantown, 1755 Laguna St. (at Bush)In the basement of a church
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08-25-2003, 04:37 PM
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Dojo: Aikido of Midland
Location: Midland Texas
Join Date: Dec 2000
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Hi Clayton. Let me know where you end up training. We enjoyed having you this summer. If your new sensei sees anything he like, give me credit. If he sees things he doesn't like blame them on someone else-Just kidding. Good luck and drop back and train with us if you get back in Midland. P.S. If any of the pics come out e-mail or drop us a copy.
Riggs Sensei
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08-25-2003, 05:15 PM
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Dojo: Beach Cities Aikido
Location: Long Beach, CA
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 72
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Hi all,
Thanks for the responses....I've e-mailed the aikido instructor in the kinesiology department here, I assume he would know if there's a club or not. They're not offering any classes this semester.
Good idea about the list Will...
I've mapped out:
Aikido Institute of San Francisco
City Aikido
San Francisco Aikikai
Heart of the Mission Aikido
Aikido of Noe Valley
Suginami Aikikai San Francisco
Aikido Center, San Francisco
Golden Gate YMCA Aikido
Aikido In
So far the Aikido Institue is closest, and its in Daly City...I'm on the southern border of SF proper.
Keep the suggestions coming:-D
P.S.--Sensei, I'll get those pics emailed to you asap, may be a few more weeks. A couple came out pretty nice, and they're black and white.
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08-25-2003, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
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Of course, if people do know of any dojo which aren't in the Dojo Search Engine, I encourage them to submit them via the submission page...
-- Jun
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08-25-2003, 06:59 PM
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Dojo: Aikido of Petaluma, Petaluma,CA
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Why not take a couple of weeks & check them all out? Get a feel for the mat, the sensei, your training partners. then make a decision.
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08-26-2003, 12:29 AM
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Dojo: Beach Cities Aikido
Location: Long Beach, CA
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Yeah, I may do that, even the dojos I thought were pretty close still aren't that convenient, so I might as well try them all since some may be easier to get to than I thought.
Thanks all
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08-26-2003, 11:28 AM
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Dojo: City Aikido
Location: San Francisco, CA USA
Join Date: Dec 2000
Posts: 178
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Wow, that's a pretty good list. I don't have a single dojo to add.
=wl
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08-27-2003, 08:39 AM
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Dojo: Aikido West
Location: California
Join Date: Dec 2001
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Hi Clayton,
I know exactly what you're going through. When I started grad school at the S.F. conservatory of Music (just down the street from you) it was tough to get across town in time for keiko. Now, I drive past SFSU on my way to Aikido of Tamalpais three days a week. If you would like a ride just send me an e-mail. All I can say is...it's worth the trip.
Jaime
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08-27-2003, 12:34 PM
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Location: Left Coast
Join Date: May 2002
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Quote:
Jo Adell (Qatana) wrote:
Why not take a couple of weeks & check them all out? Get a feel for the mat, the sensei, your training partners. then make a decision.
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I strongly second this. There are MAJOR differences in teaching styles and dojo cultures among these dojo, and none of us know you well enough to know what YOU want...
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Janet Rosen
http://www.zanshinart.com
"peace will enter when hate is gone"--percy mayfield
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09-10-2003, 06:14 PM
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Location: San Diego CA USA
Join Date: Aug 2000
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Don't forget Sunset Aikikai! In terms of lineage, it is associated with the Berkeley group. Most affordable aikido in the city, but 3x per week is all that is offered.
Taraval and 27th avenue, in "Sunset Movement Arts" building. Probably the closest place to you.
Also, check the yellow pages, because South San Francisco has a few, I think there is a good Yoshinkan there.
Also, there is another part-time type place at Taraval and 18th (in "One Taraval Fitness") which might be as little as 2x per week. But the instructor is great. Not as affordable though. Best of luck..
--JonathanW
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09-10-2003, 10:26 PM
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Dojo: Beach Cities Aikido
Location: Long Beach, CA
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Sunset is closed, or else that's where I woulda checked first!;-) I've checked out alot of places, been narrowing it down, but still "training around". THanks for all the advice all
Best,
Clayton
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12-29-2003, 07:50 PM
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Dojo: san diego aikikai
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 24
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If you can, go to Berkeley and study with Shibata.
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San Diego Aikikai
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