Aikido/BJJ San Francisco . 11th Street Dojo

Fantastic dojo. Sensei Friedman and all the teachers conduct engaging and challenging classes in a fun and supportive environment. Come train with us!

A fantastic place to build awareness of your body, mind and soul connecting with others in an atmosphere of joy, support and focus. Real aikido.

Aikido is a wonderful practice and I couldn't gush more about the welcoming environment at 11st Street Dojo. I started years ago and love everyone I train with. When I started I was worried because everyone around me knew what they were doing; I was helped one on one till I knew the basics. Part of the practice of Aikido is to welcome and share your knowledge. 11th Street dojo is a great place to call my Aikido home.

I’ve been training aikido for years and this is one of the best dojos you can train in. All the instructors are top notch and training with Jimmy Sensei is a privilege. Also strated BJJ here with Professor Nayo and so glad I started here with him! This is not just a dojo to learn Martial Arts/Self defense but a wonderful community to be a part of.

I'd just like to give a totally glowing review to Friedman Sensei and the 11th street Dojo, it's an amazing and inspiring place! Friedman Sensei is an incredible teacher and a breadth of fresh air to experience as a student. His wit and sense of humor on the mat make everyone feel welcome, and his teaching style is clear, concise, and exemplifies a mastery of craft that only comes from a lifetime of devotion to Aikido and the martial arts in general. It's rare to find classes as informed and inspiring as Friedman Sensei's, because his Aikido teaching encompasses a great respect for traditional Aikido practices, yet he allows the teaching process to be informed by other martial arts, and thus in my opinion strengthening the students' abilities who have no grounding in other forms. Also, the other instructors at the dojo are top notch and inspirational teachers as well, the guest seminar folks who come through are amazing, and maybe most importantly the black belt community at 11th Street Dojo is incredible, great people, very accomplished folks who are always sharing their knowledge with the newer students. I have only had the chance to be a guest at the dojo, due to my unique work situation that requires travel and specialized work with my hands, so my opportunities to train are limited. But I studied Aikido around the US for 12 years from 1990 to 2002, had to stop due to injury, and am trying to come back to Aikido. Thank you Friedman Sensei for the inspiration in trying to get back in the dojo and on the mat!!