Adult Recreational Classes

San Jose Taiko's Adult Recreational Class (ARC) is open to adults of all ages and skill levels. ARC is an 8-week beginning-level class designed to give people the chance to play taiko on a casual basis and covers basic playing techniques, taiko history and etiquette, and San Jose Taiko's philosophy. Although no experience is necessary, participants must be at least 15 years old and capable of fairly rigorous physical activity.


COVID-19 policy for all classes

  • Masks are optional inside the SJT studio.

  • Neither proof of COVID-19 vaccination nor a negative rapid test result is no longer required.

  • Anyone feeling sick is encouraged to stay home.

  • All SJT personnel and ARC instructors have been fully vaccinated.


DAY/TIME: Sundays, 1:00-3:00pm.

LOCATION: All classes will be held at the SJT studio, 377 Royal Ave, San Jose.

FEE: $270 per session, not including online processing fees.

CANCELLATION POLICY: ***FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.*** Fee can be transferred to another ARC session ONLY if the rescheduling request is sent more than 2 weeks prior to the first class of your 8-week session AND there is space available in a future ARC session. There are NO REFUNDS, MAKE-UP classes, or FUTURE CREDITS to any other San Jose Taiko program/activity if you do not attend the class.

*** Both the Spring and Fall 2024 ARC sessions are full. ***

Email meg(at)taiko(dot)org to put your name on the waiting list.

Spring ARC

March 17 - May 12 (no class April 21)

Fall ARC

September 8 - October 27