Al LorenMARTIAL ARTS 415-515-9690
dedicated to teaching - training you in:
KARATEway of theempty hand
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AIKIDOway of harmonyof the spirit
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T'AI CHIthe gentle way
"Those who are skilled in combat do not become angered, those who are skilled at winning do not become afraid. Thus the wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.”
Morihei Ueshiba (Aikido Founder)
"Those who are skilled in combat do not become angered, those who are skilled at winning do not become afraid. Thus the wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.”
Morihei Ueshiba (Aikido Founder)
Al Loren, Master Teacher in Martial Arts and Tai Chi
I have taught well over 30,000 classes in the past 20 years. I instruct kids, teens, adults and seniors. I also do significant work with autistic and other physically challenged kids and specialize in teaching seniors Tai Chi.
Clients
Private One on One Training
Private Schools
Businesses
Healthcare Centers
Convalescent Hospitals
Community Centers
Health Clubs
Retirement Residences
all with outstanding references and testimonials!
Programs in Marin & San Francisco
Women's Self Defense
Teens and Adults
Tai Chi for Adults and Seniors
Aikido for Kids
Karate for Kids
Martial Arts for Kids with Special Physical Needs
SERVICE & CREDENTIALS
Services To
◆ Bay Club, San Francisco
◆ Mt. Tam Racquet Club, Larkspur
◆ Mill Valley Community Center
◆ Belvedere - Tiburon Recreation
◆ Ross Recreation
◆ Tamalpais Community Education
◆ Novato Recreation
◆ Marin General Hospital
◆ Rafael Convalescent Hospital
◆ Villa Marin in San Rafael
◆ The Redwoods in Mill Valley
◆ Atria Tamalpais Creek
◆ Drake Terrace at Northgate
◆ Aldersly Garden Retirement Community
◆ Real School, Mill Valley
◆ Marin Primary & Middle School, Larkspur
◆ Ross Academy Montessori School, Mill Valley
◆ Ring Mountain Day School, Mill Valley
◆ Children's Cultural Center of Marin (Montessori) , Marin City
Credentials
Yudansha Rank Sho Dan in Shuri-Ryu Karate
Kempo and Tae Kwon Do in Team competition
Wing Chun Practioner
Tai Chi Chuan Master Teacher
National Champion Karate
Aikido Brown Belt
TESTIMONIALS
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Can I do this again? That was fun!
Jerry Garcia to his Tai Chi Teacher Al Loren in 1991
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The class has been beneficial to my health. It has been a good way to keep me relaxed & it makes me feel happy!
Anna Goldstein -
Gives me energy & I feel stimulated after the class.
Irene Rosenzweig -
Al, our Tai Chi teacher, is one of the kindest & most caring person I have met. He teaches us balance & that is the most important thing at our age group. I have taken two years of Tai Chi now & only wish we could have him come here more than two days a week. When my husband was in the hospital for ten days, Al visited him almost every day. Thanks Al, for being so caring.
Sylvia Farber -
Al Loren is a great instructor with a friendly attitude. He makes the class interesting & has taught me to relax. It has helped me with my balance & exercise is geared for our age group.
Olivia Grover -
Tai Chi has helped me develop better walking balance. Our instructor, Al Loren, is an excellet teacher who is lighthearted, caring & makes the class fun
Dorothy Levy -
I like the class because it is interesting & it helps me with my balance & relaxation.
Dorothy Pollack
KIDS
ADOLESCENTS
ADULTS
SENIORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Minimum age to start my child in Martial Arts?
^I teach a class with kids starting at 3 years of age.
I have a child that is challenged?
^Many children that I teach have special requirements, so this is not necessarily a hindrance to learning martial arts
I want to get fit primarily?
^I'm a fitness guru too ;-)
How much do classes cost?
^Email me your request or leave me a message on my phone so we can discuss your specific needs, but I'm very competitive.
Can I just drop-in a class?
^Usually not.
How long have you been teaching martial arts in Marin?
^Since 1993
Who is your most famous student?
^In terms of celebrity, Jerry Garcia from the Greatful Dead is.
Do I teach Tai Chi all age groups?
^Yes mainstream adults and seniors.
Do you sell uniforms?
^No I don't but i can recommend a couple of places in the Bay Area. Shoot me an email.
Do you do Women's Self Defense Training?
^Yes I do workshops and classes.
Do I work privately with Autistic Kids?
^Yes much of my teaching is one on one.
Will I come to your house for private lessons?
^Yes that is typically how I do it.
What about Karate Birthday Parties?
^I do many of them you just have to schedule and pick the location.