Maru Dojo — Aikido × BJJ

Maru Dojo — Aikido × Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Church Street

Maru Dojo on Church St offers a unique combination of Aikido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kids' classes meet Wednesdays and Sundays, focused on leadership, boundaries, and Japanese-style etiquette.

Maru Dojo Kids Programs

Aikido-BJJ crossover. Options include:
- Kids classes (Wed + Sun)
- Aikido techniques
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu basics
- Filipino martial arts (for teens)
- Japanese etiquette and manners emphasis

What's Included

• Blended modern martial arts curriculum
• Small class sizes
• Japanese-style etiquette instruction
• Castro-adjacent location

Experience

Unique in San Francisco — kids learn both grappling (BJJ) and redirection (Aikido) in one place. Good for kids who want both self-defense skills and the cultural/spiritual side of martial arts.