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Shintaikido of Pacifica

150 Eureka Square Shopping Center, Pacifica, CA 94044   (650) 355-7661 

 Kaiso Dave Bendigkeit


Getting Started

How to Join Shintaikido of Pacifica

Generally, new students are only accepted through referrals from current students. 

If you have a friend training here, 

please ask them to recommend you for membership in this Dojo.

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If you don't know anybody here, it is still possible for you to join.

You should first come into the Dojo, introduce yourself to Kaiso, and watch at least one class.

Then, with Kaiso's permission, you may join us for one class at no charge.

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After your free class and a discussion of your perceived needs, 

Kaiso will make a decision 

as to whether you may be accepted as a student here at Shintaikido of Pacifica.

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You acceptance as a student will be based mainly on your clear willingness to support this dojo and its needs. By approaching training with an attitude of giving instead of getting, students (and the parents of junior students) learn to understand the "Martial Way" far more deeply and quickly than if they view this dojo as a place to be used for their own gain. My best students approach training with this concept in mind. As a new student, you must also approach your membership here with this attitude of service to the members and to this dojo if you are to become a true martial artist.

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 This approach to acceptance of students greatly assists in keeping this dojo a positive place to train, filled with considerate people who understand that service to others is the most important part of their training.




 Benefits of Martial Arts Training       

Directions to Shintaikido of Pacifica




"Regular Group Class" Schedule

For Starting Your Training

In SHINTAIKIDO:

Set "Semester" Classes:

4 & 5 year olds:

Saturdays:  11:45-12:30     Ninjas  (Children 4 & 5)

Taught in "semesters"  - with 6 consecutive classes  available for each "semester"

That is, each semester starts on a specific date and ends (with a group graduation) on a specific date


"Regular Group Classes" (month to month) 

SHINTAIKIDO  Class Schedule:

6 & 7 year olds:

Tuesdays & Thursdays:  3:15-4:00    Rangers (Children 6 & 7)

Saturdays:     10:45-11:30                  Rangers (Children 6 & 7)

Juniors (youth) 8 years old - 14 years old

Tuesdays & Thursdays:   4:10-5:00      Junior White Belts Through Orange Belts (Beginners)

Saturdays:    9:40 - 10:30  (Beginners)

Teens    15 years old - 17 years old

Mondays - Thursdays:   6:10-7:00  (All Levels)

Saturdays:    8:40 - 9:30   (All Levels)

Adults   18 years & up

Mondays - Thursdays:   6:10-7:00  (All Levels)

Saturdays:    8:40 - 9:30   (All Levels)


Click for:          Aikido Schedule

Adult Classes


Click for:          Kajukenbo Schedule

Teens & Adults


Click for:          Samurai Sword Schedule

Adults Only


Visitors are always welcome!

Come in and watch a class

and /or

Try a FREE class here at my school!

(Certain Restrictions apply)

AND...

When you enroll in your 

first month of regular group classes,

I  always Include a

FREE UNIFORM

with your

Free Registration!


Want to get personal,

In Depth Training from Kaiso?

Private Lessons are also available

Link to Private Lesson Page


BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING

Health and Fitness

Shintaikido workouts are geared towards providing stretching and excellent cardio-vascular exercise, while releasing the physical and mental tension of today’s stressful life.

 

Self Defense

Self-defense training is the most basic reason for anyone to train in Shintaikido. All classes are geared toward this goal along with teaching that respect and discipline are the most important aspects of any art. It is not my intention to create gladiators since that would make the art nothing more than pugilism.

 

Personal Growth

Training in Shintaikido involves learning to be respectful of others. It also requires a great deal of self-discipline. As you learn what, when, and how to practice, you may find in your daily life that you can concentrate better, complete more tasks, and do so with less stress.

 

Benefits for Children

At Shintaikido of Pacifica, my concern, first and foremost, is with your child’s future. Shintaikido is goal oriented, and my goal is to complement your efforts in helping your children to become respectful, responsible adults. I want to make your child’s first experience with the martial arts a safe and productive one. Shintaikido strengthens their body and instills in them the qualities of character, self-discipline, and respect for others.

 

Benefits for Adults

Training in Shintaikido offers many benefits for the adult student. Adults who participate in regular exercise programs are better able to handle stress, and tend to lead healthier, more focused lives.

 

Benefits for Women

Although it is true that the average man’s strength is greater than the average woman’s, Shintaikido training can bring a woman’s fighting ability up to a higher level than that of a male assailant. Women who study Shintaikido develop an awareness of potentially dangerous situations. Should she not be able to avoid a self-defense situation, her training will have prepared her to use her skills. Shintaikido is also a challenging, fun way to stay fit and trim, with an added factor not found in dance, weight training, or aerobics programs... and that is self defense.


Directions to Shintaikido of Pacifica

150 Eureka Square Shopping Center

Pacifica,  CA 94044     650-355-7661

 

From San Francisco:

Take 280 to Highway 1 (Pacifica) and go over hill to coast

 

From San Jose:

Take 280 to Highway 1 (Pacifica) and go over hill to coast

 

THEN…

Once you’re down by the ocean,

Take the second exit: PALOMA AVENUE

Go to stop sign and turn Left on Paloma Avenue

 

Cross over freeway and turn right on Oceana Boulevard. 

You are now going south, next to Highway 1.

 

Go about one quarter mile to Eureka Square Shopping Center (on left)

Enter Eureka Square Shopping Center to main part of the parking lot.

Shintaikido of Pacifica is #150 and well marked with a sign.