Clean Shower available…read more Cubby's for belongings 2 changing rooms Well vented Awesome instructors and people Dope community

Jonny's GRS is:…read more People Ambience Service/Food/Drink Capoeira, capoeira, we are like star crossed lovers, always yearning to be together, yet somehow never getting around to it. ! People, Professor Aranha is hands down, an AMAZING capoeira person. He is not only dedicated, but some might say single minded in his purpose - to convey and teach the happiness, fun, and discipline/dance that is capoeira! He is also a former classmate and close friend of mine. About Capoiera, it's great, it's fun, it's like breakdancing! It's also a GREAT core and lower back workout. If you can last the warm up, which is not only just a warm up, but some really hard work as well, you'll be practicing kicks, cartwheels, trips, and all sorts of great moves. I love it. At heart I will always be a capoeriesta, though I may not be part of the roda often enough. There are times when you find something that really clicks with you as a person - and capoeira is that for me. Will it be that for you too? Who knows...your first class is free, so you have nothing to lose!! Jonny's rating system People: 5 of 5 - the group and the instructor Ambience: Locations are great, if a little cramped at times. 4 out of 5 Service: 5 of 5 - Aranha is great and patient, while demonstrating what a true capoerista can become. Much love to my family up there, which I would love to see more, and will be eventually moving back to! - J

My son, Jacob, absolutely loves attending classes here and looks forward to every class. He attends…read morefive times a week, and his enthusiasm has only continued to grow. It has been amazing to watch his confidence, discipline, respect, and martial arts skills develop through the guidance and encouragement of the instructors. The instructors are exceptional. They are knowledgeable, patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in each student's success. They create a positive and motivating environment where every child feels welcomed, challenged, and encouraged to do their best. The classes are structured, engaging, and fun, allowing the students to learn important martial arts techniques while also building confidence, focus, perseverance, and respect. The facility is always clean, organized, and well-maintained, making it a comfortable place for both students and families. Every member of the staff is friendly, professional, and always willing to answer questions or help in any way they can. Their dedication to providing a positive experience is evident from the moment you walk through the doors. As a parent, I truly appreciate the professionalism, kindness, and commitment shown by the entire team. They have created an environment where children not only learn martial arts but also valuable life skills that extend beyond the dojo. We are incredibly grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend this martial arts school to any family looking for a supportive, respectful, and high-quality program for their child

Our family first joined Barrios in 2021, when my son started Hapkido classes as a 5 year old. We…read morefound the classes to be reasonably priced, a single monthly fee for unlimited classes, and a schedule with several options throughout the week. My son advanced through several belt levels, and we enjoyed the sense of community at the studio! Over the years, both my son and daughter have attended the summer + winter camp week long programs. I love that they get a lot of time outdoors, and there's a mix of physical activity plus arts / crafts. Lunch and snacks are included! As I was searching for an adult fitness program for myself, I enrolled in the Barrios strength training classes. I love the variety of instructors, routines, and music! Overall, the studio is professionally run, has a warm sense of community, and is convenient. Lots of parking, walking distance to coffee / park (while you wait for kids classes), and plenty of options for classes. Highly recommended!

I went in for a trial as I want to find a place to train but wasn't sure which dojo to join. The…read moremat fee is $15 for a one off session which is comparable to other locations. I've had practically zero martial arts experience aside from some wushu when I was a kid. Everyone was very nice and patient. The sensei and even other students that I practiced with were great teachers. What I really appreciated was how they would explain why you take a certain action and how that has an impact. It helps me remember better and makes it a more wholistic learning experience.

Prior to joining this dojo, I had never taken any martial arts classes other than self-defense…read moreseminars (2 hr course by campus safety patrolmen and women). I wanted to be active in a sport where I'm engaged physically and mentally, and so I started looking up different dojo in SF. I started classes in February 2009 at Pacific Aikido Center, with a Tue. & Thur. evening commitment. I practice regularly with other novices as well as with higher ranked brown & black belts. The people I train with are great, and so are the instructors. The dojo is run by Shiohira Sensei, who teaches classes on M, W, F. Other black belt sensei-instructors teach on Tu, Th, Sa. During class, we warm up and stretch, then we pair up with various classmates for 45 minutes. Both the sensei and partner-in-training go through techniques with me, with repetition and often with specific guidance on ways to improve. The instructors and classmates are incredibly patient and kind. Everyone is here to improve themselves and help others, and we all improve at our own pace. While it's amazing to see what the higher-level practitioners of Aikido can do, every once in a whie I look back and am amazed at what I've learned in my year at the dojo. If you have always wanted to take martial arts, Aikido is a great art to begin your practice. I recommend this school to any beginner.

Felt a need to update this page given the last review was posted 11 years ago (!!!) and a lot has…read morechanged post-pandemic. I am new so I cannot give any details on the quality or nature of the training. I attend classes for the sake of practicing energy and breathwork, for grounding, and for some self-defense. The teachers will adjust to your needs. Currently, I believe the schedule is MWTh classes at 7pm, Saturday weapons practice at 11am (usually outdoors at GGP), and Sunday classes at 1pm. Different instructors take turn teaching. Mondays are for belt test prep so it's good for beginners. Overall, everyone has been kind and gentle. They are very welcoming of new members and you can always observe a class first.

I am a woman who has been training in Aikido for 16 years and I've been at City Aikido for 13 of…read morethem. I got my start with another teacher who was one of Nadeau sensei's students in the North Bay, and when I moved to San Francisco, I joined City Aikido. As soon as I walked through the doors and into Nadeau sensei's class, I was hooked. One of the first things I noticed right away was the powerful and energetic atmosphere of the classes. This is largely due to Nadeau sensei's emphasis of O'Sensei's Process, and it's one of the aspects I love about training at this dojo. I've found that the Process has helped me to reach a center of power that I can draw from not only during my training sessions on the mat, but also out in the real world. Aikido is an immensely therapeutic and transformative physical art. It's also a whole lotta fun! The head-teachers at our school are all highly skilled (5th, 6th, 7th degree blackbelts) and each bring their own embodiment of the art into their classes. In each class you will practice a variety of techniques and you'll train harmoniously with different partners at a variety of levels. We have classes every weekday in the evenings from 6:15-7:15 pm (fundamentals/all levels) and 7:15-8:15 pm (intermediate/advanced). We also have noon classes. And for you early birds, we even have morning classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:15-8:15 am. I teach on Monday mornings and would love for you to come join me. Aikido is a great way to start the day! Stop by the dojo. Check it out. Hope to see you on mat.

Ohmygoodness. I had no idea what the heck capoeira was - a friend dragged me to the class and made…read moreme try it with her. It. Was. Awesome. What I liked first: the people. The instructors, Herbert and Lindsey (they're married) are amazing (and hilarious), and the others all were so friendly and helpful. Then you also have great music that you can actually learn to play and sing to (in Portuguese, of course!). And there's a splash of samba now and again - Herbert and Lindsey are big on being well-rounded in not just different styles of capoeira, but the whole culture that surrounds it. Cool stuff. Let me tell you, capoeira ain't easy. I was an avid runner when I came in, but I was hurting after just the warm up! It's definitely a workout - you'll work muscles you didn't know you had! But at the same time, even if you're not in very good shape, you'll get there quickly with these workouts! It was really hard starting out - you have to be pretty brave to try something like this, but I'm so glad I did! I've been with Omulu for a year now, and I still love it and am constantly challenged by it! When I first came in with my friend, we were the only two beginners. Now, Herbert and Lindsey's class has become so popular, there's always a bunch of beginners in every class, so you won't be alone. And if you've been doing capoeira for a while, this class welcomes EVERYONE from anywhere with any level of experience. Actually, I tried out a couple different classes outside Omulu Guanabara when I was first starting out. They were fine (seriously, no disrespect!), but much more militant (and not so friendly). I am 29, a grad student and have a full time job. I do not have time to devote myself fully to the art of capoeira - I'm not exactly a super serious person and can't take people who take themselves too seriously. I was just looking for a good time with good people and a good workout. Herbert and Lindsey's class was just that. I don't think I would have stuck with it had it not been for the great times I've had there.

I thought about doing capoeira for years and finally decided to do something about it. After…read moretrying a few places (ranging from good to completely closed with no warning), this was definitely the best fit. This class is a consistent learning experience that starts late enough in the evening to go after work. There are various instructors who are friendly, patient and have a good sense of humor. Street parking can take a little bit but I always end up with a spot. Oh and I couldn't walk for a straight week after taking the first class, but that's just a warning to anyone else out of shape who wants to try this. Unless you like walking bowlegged for a week, that's cool too.

These guys are the real deal…read more One of the things I like most about Combat Krav Maga is that there are no egos and no need to prove anything. You have people from all walks of life and different ages training together, and after spending some time here, you quickly realize how much knowledge and experience is in the room. Joel and the team focus on practical, real-world self-defense. The training is challenging, welcoming, and very different from a lot of martial arts schools that focus more on looking impressive than being effective. What really impressed me was seeing how skilled everyone is. There are a lot of experienced people training here, and it's a reminder that experience, technique, and good instruction matter far more than appearances. If you're thinking about learning self-defense, come visit, watch a class, and talk to the people here. You'll quickly see why so many students stay for years. Highly recommend. These guys are the real deal.

Tried out the women self defense class. Very informative. Instructor was very patient and showed us…read moremany practical useful techniques. Will definitely come back to learn more

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Interesting studio with many returning members. I took several No Gi classes on Wednesdays and…read moreFridays. I was new to jiu jitsu and from my experience it was geared towards those who are more experienced. Not as much attention and care for newer people as the experienced people. Coach Yukito is friendly, patient and provides kind feedback. Coach Flora less so.

I have been going to classes at Abada Capoeira SF for over six years, and it is truly the most…read moreamazing, fun, welcoming community whilst also offering such a high quality of capoeira training. There are so many opportunities to learn new things and form community here. I initially joined for the martial art aspect and the workout, which I definitely got, but have found so much reward in learning Portuguese, music, and engaging with the deep history and cultural elements of Capoeira. It feels like a big family and there are all walks of life who take classes here, so there is something for everyone.

We hired ABADA Capoeira for an assembly to close out Ability Awareness Week at Ocean Shore School…read morein Pacifica. The performers were amazing, and required minimal set up. They arrived on time, and were great with interacting with the kids. Starting off with an introduction about how inclusive the practice of capoeira is, the presentation also included the performers demonstrating capoeira moves solo before breaking off into pairs. Their energy was off the charts, but they were also able to get the kids to settle down and listen when it was time to discuss the historical origins of capoeira. I would highly recommend this group for future school assemblies.