Zen Budokai Jujitsu
About
Zen Budokai Jujitsu in San Francisco offers a comprehensive martial arts experience across multiple disciplines, including MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judo. The gym is led by a deep roster of experienced instructors, with Head Instructor and Founder Tim Delgman holding a 10th Degree rank as Soke, supported by multiple 7th Degree Professors and numerous Master and Senior Senseis across various belt levels. This extensive coaching staff ensures personalized attention and a structured learning environment for practitioners of all skill levels. Members benefit from a curriculum that blends traditional martial arts principles with practical self defense applications, creating a well rounded training atmosphere. The gym's facilities are designed to support both striking and grappling arts, providing the necessary equipment and space for diverse training methodologies. Reviewers consistently highlight the quality of instruction, noting that the teaching is based on decades of accumulated knowledge and delivered with clarity and expertise. This combination of experienced leadership, varied disciplines, and dedicated coaching creates a professional yet accessible environment for martial arts enthusiasts. The positive feedback from members suggests that the gym successfully translates its technical offerings into a rewarding daily experience, where students can progress in their chosen disciplines under knowledgeable guidance. The emphasis on foundational techniques and progressive skill development, as reflected in the structured instructor hierarchy, appeals to both beginners seeking fundamentals and advanced practitioners looking to refine their abilities.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe the instruction as superior, emphasizing that it is based on the highest levels of knowledge with decades of teaching experience behind it. Reviews highlight a nice training environment, though specifics on amenities or community aspects are less detailed. The praise focuses overwhelmingly on the quality and depth of the coaching, suggesting a gym where technical expertise is a primary strength. No significant concerns are raised in the available feedback, indicating general satisfaction with the training experience.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (2)
Ron Blankenhorn
8 years ago
Superior instruction based upon highest levels of knowledge with decades of teaching
Demilson Ovalle
8 years ago
Nice
paymentsMembership
$150/mo
scheduleHours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:15 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:15 – 9:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Tim Delgman
Head Instructor/Founder
Soke, 10th Degree
Founder and head of the Zen Budokai Jujitsu system.
Doug Haight
Professor
7th Degree
William (Bill) Anderson
Professor
7th Degree
Nader (Ned) Shatara
Professor
7th Degree
John Taylor
Professor
7th Degree
Irving Lee
Master Sensei
6th Degree
Tim Lichtenwald
Master Sensei
5th Degree
Marcel Giraud
Master Sensei
5th Degree
Manuel Polanco
Master Sensei
5th Degree
Peter Allard
Senior Sensei
4th Degree
Mehran Mojtahedi
Senior Sensei
4th Degree
Julian Giardinelli
Senior Sensei
3rd Degree
Scott Moresi
Senior Sensei
3rd Degree
Alex Perieff
Senior Sensei
3rd Degree
Joe Vigil
Senior Sensei
3rd Degree
Ross Bernheim
Sensei
2nd Degree
Jacob Fisher
Sensei
2nd Degree
Dragoslav Grbovic
Sensei
2nd Degree
Joseph Kant
Sensei
2nd Degree
David Kant
Sensei
2nd Degree
Robert Miller
Sensei
2nd Degree
Ben Roberts
Sensei
2nd Degree
Thomas Burkholder
Sensei
1st Degree
Ryan Lee
Sensei
1st Degree
Gregory Perieff
Sensei
1st Degree
Antaeus D Schumpert
Sensei
1st Degree
Hamlet Abaya
Sensei
1st Degree
Dejan Knezevic
Sensei
1st Degree
David Trowbridge
Sensei
1st Degree
Nikola Shatara
Sensei
1st Degree