About San Francisco Branch:The San Francisco Branch has been in existence for more than 30 years in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown. The practice sessions at our dojo emphasize practical self-defense and application of Shorinji Kempo in real world situations. Practice sessions are friendly and non-competitive; all students are encouraged to learn through cooperation and mutual growth.

Our Instructor:
Branch Master, Sensei Yuji Harada (7th Dan) is the head instructor at the San Francisco dojo. Harada Sensei has been practicing Shorinji Kempo since the age of 15. Formerly the captain of the Fukuoka University in Kyushu Shorinji Kempo team, he moved to America at age 25 in 1979 and opened the San Francisco dojo in the city’s historic Japantown. Harada Sensei’s advanced students have opened their own branches in Berkeley, San Mateo, and San Diego.

Adult Class Times:
Tuesdays (intermediate, advanced)   6:30pm – 8:30pm
Thursdays (beginning, intermediate) 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturdays (beginning – advanced) 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Kids Class:
Saturdays    5:00pm – 6:30pm

Contact Information: info@sfshorinjikempo.com

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Monthly Membership: Our rates are usually around $50 per month for white belt adults, less for children. Please inquire about our current rates.

Location:
Sokoji Temple, lower level (enter through Hemlock Street parking lot – visitors & members park for free)
1691 Laguna St (corner of Sutter)
San Francisco, CA 94115

SHORINJI KEMPO is a registered Service Mark with the US Patent and Trade Mark Office; registration number 1452552, serial number 73448050. The KEN symbol is also registered; registeration number 1529652, serial number 73670970. The use of the name and symbol are protected under the law, and restricted.  All other content is copyrighted in 2009 by Shorinji Kempo San Francisco.