San Francisco Aikikai
About
San Francisco Aikikai is a martial arts gym located in San Francisco, CA.
fitness_centerAmenities
paymentsMembership
$130/mo (Adult), $60/mo (Youth)
scheduleHours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Sunday: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Lauren Mallas
Chief Instructor
6th Dan, Certified USAF Instructor (Shidoin)
Chief Instructor of San Francisco Aikikai. Began training in 1992, obtained black belt in 1998. Founding member. Has practiced at Hombu Dojo in Tokyo.
Fred Foote
Dojo Manager, Instructor
6th Dan, Certified USAF Instructor (Shidoin)
Founding member of San Francisco Aikikai. Focuses on how counterintuitive movements become natural with Aikido practice.
Sylvain Choisel
Instructor
2nd Dan (Nidan), Fukushidoin
Started Aikido in France under Christian Tissier. Trained in Belgium. Teaches the Tuesday night class, focusing on blending and centeredness.
Deborah Yoon Zacharias
Instructor
3rd Dan (Sandan), Fukushidoin
Started at New York Aikikai in 2005. Teaches the Saturday morning class. Known for her generous personal style and graceful Ukemi.
Alesia Kunz
Instructor Emeritus
6th Dan, Shidoin Emeritus
Began Aikido practice in 1979 at New York Aikikai under Yoshimitsu Yamada. Teaching and practicing at SF Aikikai for over 30 years.
Gus Sandage
Instructor
2nd Dan (Nidan), Fukushidoin
Practicing Aikido at SF Aikikai for 20 years. Focuses on Ukemi principles. Teaches the Sunday morning Ukemi class.