a non-profit dojo teaching traditional karate in San Francisco Karate is a Japanese martial art, which first came from Okinawa to mainland Japan in 1916.
Karate practice promotes mental and physical health, improves self-confidence, balance, focus, and strength. At San Francisco Shotokan, we practice traditional Shotokan Karate, following the teachings of Master Gichin Funakoshi and Shihan Tsutomu Ohshima. Our dojo is an affiliate of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), a national non-profit organization teaching traditional karate since 1955. Our pur
08/24/2026
Great to have some special guests in town: Dr. Mitch Hiserote with his daughters Sam (with Maryknoll Shotokan Karate) and Grace (with San Diego Peninsula Shotokan Karate Dojo). Thanks for visiting and helping us tune up for Nisei Week!
04/20/2026
We were honored once again this year to demonstrate our practice at The San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival. Thank you to the festival organizers. See you next year!
03/26/2026
With Twin Falls Shotokan Spring Special Training starting today, we remembered a delayed status update of our own:
We had 10 SF dojo members completing Norcal Winter Special Training in San Jose. Congratulations! Thanks to Enrique for leading another strong ST.
NorCal Winter Special Training 2026
07/03/2025
Nisei Week is fast-approaching! https://youtu.be/Lszs2PiMNyo?si=JC2vmGq3Gxb-UfwF
06/25/2025
Strong San Francisco dojo contingent at Summer Special Training. Thank you to Phil and the seniors for a memorable experience.
06/09/2025
Packed house last Thursday, as the SF dojo builds towards Summer Special Training.
| Tuesday | 7pm - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 7pm - 8:30pm |