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Zen Budokai Jujitsu

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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)

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Ron Blankenhorn

8 years ago

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Superior instruction based upon highest levels of knowledge with decades of teaching

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Demilson Ovalle

8 years ago

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Nice

paymentsMembership

$150/mo

Contact

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1622 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

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

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Tim Delgman

Head Instructor/Founder

Soke, 10th Degree

Founder and head of the Zen Budokai Jujitsu system.

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Doug Haight

Professor

7th Degree

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William (Bill) Anderson

Professor

7th Degree

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Nader (Ned) Shatara

Professor

7th Degree

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John Taylor

Professor

7th Degree

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Irving Lee

Master Sensei

6th Degree

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Tim Lichtenwald

Master Sensei

5th Degree

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Marcel Giraud

Master Sensei

5th Degree

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Manuel Polanco

Master Sensei

5th Degree

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Peter Allard

Senior Sensei

4th Degree

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Mehran Mojtahedi

Senior Sensei

4th Degree

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Julian Giardinelli

Senior Sensei

3rd Degree

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Scott Moresi

Senior Sensei

3rd Degree

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Alex Perieff

Senior Sensei

3rd Degree

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Joe Vigil

Senior Sensei

3rd Degree

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Ross Bernheim

Sensei

2nd Degree

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Jacob Fisher

Sensei

2nd Degree

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Dragoslav Grbovic

Sensei

2nd Degree

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Joseph Kant

Sensei

2nd Degree

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David Kant

Sensei

2nd Degree

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Robert Miller

Sensei

2nd Degree

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Ben Roberts

Sensei

2nd Degree

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Thomas Burkholder

Sensei

1st Degree

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Ryan Lee

Sensei

1st Degree

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Gregory Perieff

Sensei

1st Degree

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Antaeus D Schumpert

Sensei

1st Degree

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Hamlet Abaya

Sensei

1st Degree

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Dejan Knezevic

Sensei

1st Degree

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David Trowbridge

Sensei

1st Degree

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Nikola Shatara

Sensei

1st Degree