The Dojo
About
The Dojo is a martial arts gym located in San Francisco, CA.
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 – 10:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Phil DesRosiers
Owner & Head Instructor
Professor, trained in American Kenpo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Modern Arnis, Cho La Fut Kung Fu, Tai Chi, American Kickboxing
Started martial arts career in 1987. Former competitive boxer. Trained under Senior Grandmaster Rick Alemany. Opened The Marin Dojo, Inc. in 2009.
Rachelle Taliaferro
Owner and Business Manager
Nidan in Tactical Kenpo Karate, ACE Certified trainer
Holds Nidan in Tactical Kenpo under Professor Phil DesRosiers. Passionate lifelong athlete focused on martial arts for well-being.
Mike Cerio
Martial Arts Instructor
Nidan in Tactical Kenpo Karate, Shodan in Dentokan Shorin Ryu Karate
Began training as a father attending parent-child classes. Enjoys the physical and mental challenge of martial arts.
Fritz Rollins
Tai Chi Instructor
Over 30 years of Tai Chi experience, 20 years as instructor. Studied under Sifu Jane Hallander, student of Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong.
Specializes in Yang style Tai Chi. Blends traditional techniques with a patient and approachable teaching style.
James Morris
Martial Arts Instructor
Black belt in Tactical Kenpo
Began journey in UK with Kung Fu and kickboxing. Former triathlon and ultramarathon competitor. Returned to martial arts through his daughter.
Noah Daglio
Martial Arts Instructor
Black belt in Tactical Kenpo Karate
Tien Vopham
Martial Arts Instructor
Purple belt in Tactical Kenpo, Shodan in Setchu-ryu Jujutsu
Training since 2010. Enjoys learning philosophical and practical applications of martial arts.
Vienna Stark
Kids Martial Arts Instructor
Blue belt in Tactical Kenpo Karate