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Aikido/BJJ San Francisco . 11th Street Dojo

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Francisco, California

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule sfaikido.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 415-777-2833

Hours

Monday 8–9 am, 6:30–8 pm
Tuesday 12–1 pm, 6:30–9 pm
Wednesday 12–1 pm
Thursday 12–1 pm, 6:30–9 pm
Friday 8–9 am, 12–1 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–12 pm
Sunday 10:30 am–12 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Aikido/BJJ San Francisco . 11th Street Dojo, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👤 Private Lessons

“When I started I was worried because everyone around me knew what they were doing; I was helped one on one till I knew the basics.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is not just a dojo to learn Martial Arts/Self defense but a wonderful community to be a part of.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Aikido is a wonderful practice and I couldn't gush more about the welcoming environment at 11st Street Dojo.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“Sensei Friedman and all the teachers conduct engaging and challenging classes in a fun and supportive environment.”

From the reviews

I’ve been training aikido for years and this is one of the best dojos you can train in. All the instructors are top notch and training with Jimmy Sensei is a privilege. Also strated BJJ here with Professor Nayo and so glad I started here with him!

★★★★★ — Özer, Aug 2025

Fantastic dojo. Sensei Friedman and all the teachers conduct engaging and challenging classes in a fun and supportive environment. Come train with us!

★★★★★ — Nick, Aug 2025

Aikido is a wonderful practice and I couldn't gush more about the welcoming environment at 11st Street Dojo. I started years ago and love everyone I train with. When I started I was worried because everyone around me knew what they were doing; I was helped one on one till I knew the basics.

★★★★★ — David, Aug 2025

I've been training here for years. I love the art but more than that I love Jimmy our Sensei. I've made wonderful friends through the years and feel like Norm from Cheers when I come in and everyone knows my name. The place is welcoming, overly clean and it's a great art you can do for the rest of your life.

★★★★★ — David, Jul 2021

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Your first BJJ class at Aikido/BJJ San Francisco . 11th Street Dojo

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Aikido/BJJ San Francisco . 11th Street Dojo

141 11th St, San Francisco, CA94103

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