It's a remarkable dojo where people train with a mindful spirit of martial arts and passion for what they do. Marianne Shibata Sensei is a amazing. She shows by example, fewer words but the right teaching at the right time with the right amount of explanation by demonstrating why "yes" and why "not". I will not forget her teachings. Everyone there is quiet and compassionated but yet strong practice. If I have a chance to train there I will do it gladly and promptly. Nothing to fear and a lot to learn from anyone there.
Jul 2018
An excellent traditional dojo. I found the students and instructors there to be extremely respectful, friendly and welcoming when I visited. The practice is of the highest caliber and the practice space is wonderful. Berkeley has a treasure in its midst.
Jul 2017
I practice there and I strongly recomend the place, people, the practice , it is worth the visit and the continuous practice also!!!
It's a remarkable dojo where people train with a mindful spirit of martial arts and passion for what they do. Marianne Shibata Sensei is a amazing. She shows by example, fewer words but the right teaching at the right time with the right amount of explanation by demonstrating why "yes" and why "not". I will not forget her teachings. Everyone there is quiet and compassionated but yet strong practice. If I have a chance to train there I will do it gladly and promptly. Nothing to fear and a lot to learn from anyone there.
An excellent traditional dojo. I found the students and instructors there to be extremely respectful, friendly and welcoming when I visited. The practice is of the highest caliber and the practice space is wonderful. Berkeley has a treasure in its midst.
I practice there and I strongly recomend the place, people, the practice , it is worth the visit and the continuous practice also!!!