Native American Judo

Native American Judo is located at 1622 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States of America. Soko Joshi Judo Club opened its doors in 1966, founded by Keiko Fukuda and Shelley Fernandez.

This historic club remains active today, offering a living legacy of women's judo in San Francisco.

The club operates under the umbrella of Native American Judo, a program dedicated to expanding access to judo for Indigenous communities.

Native American Judo is affiliated with the United States Judo Federation (USJF), ensuring national standards and structured development.

Training sessions emphasize both judo and self-defense, providing practical skills and personal growth for participants of all ages.

The program welcomes practitioners from age 6 to 60, fostering intergenerational learning and family participation.

Families are encouraged to train together, building bonds through shared discipline and respect. Sensei Dianne S.

Albright, a Black Belt and member of the Wiyot Tribe, leads instruction in San Francisco.

She has practiced judo since 1986 and brings decades of experience to her teaching.

In Oakland, Sensei Dr. Alex Feng coaches at the Native American Children's Center, extending the program’s reach.

The organization serves the broader San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, including urban centers and Native American reservations.

Classes in San Francisco meet on Saturdays at Soko Joshi Judo Club, providing consistent weekly training.

The program also runs sessions in Oakland on Fridays at Zhi Dao Guan – The Taoist Center.

Native American Judo specializes in creating inclusive spaces where cultural identity and martial arts discipline intersect.

The club offers a structured pathway for beginners, starting from foundational techniques to advanced practice.

Confidence, discipline, and community are central to the training philosophy.

With deep roots in both judo history and Native American advocacy, the club provides a unique and enduring contribution to the martial arts landscape.