San Francisco Taiko Dojo is comprised of approximately 200 students ranging from age 4 to 60+, of varying professions, backgrounds, ethnicities, and skill levels. Grand Master Tanaka opens Taiko to all, believing that, 'It's very important that Taiko not be exclusive.'

An Experience Like No Other
In concert, San Francisco Taiko Dojo, under the direction of Grand Master Tanaka, is an experience like no other. The performance is visual, audio, and visceral. The combination of traditional and contemporary rhythms, dance, and martial arts transcend the physical and are often described as spiritual.
The essence of San Francisco Taiko Dojo is that it is not strictly a performance organization, but rather a school. Focusing on the spiritual and martial arts aspects of the art, the Dojo teaches not only the skillful playing of percussion instruments, but also the discipline of mind and body in the spirit of complete respect and unity among the drummers.