Martial Arts

The UC Martial Arts program is dedicated to providing outstanding martial arts instruction to the UC Berkeley campus and surrounding community.

Judo

Based on the ancient Japanese art of self-defense called Jujitsu, Judo concentrates on throws, ground work, and falling techniques in addition to physical conditioning and total health.

Location: 145 RSF

Karate

Karate, the Japanese art of self-defense, focuses on kicking, punching, blocking, and other combative techniques. Board breaking is practiced as a demonstration of mental discipline and good technique. Of ancient origin, Karate is practiced throughout the world in many different styles. At Cal, all styles of Karate are incorporated into one general class.

Location: 251 Hearst

Taekwondo

Taekwondo, “the way of foot and fist,” is based on the ancient Korean methods of self-defense. Taekwondo is an official Olympic sport and is a rapidly developing martial art. There are currently 70 million participants in over 188 countries with the World Taekwondo Federation.

Location: 145 RSF and the Combatives Room at the RSF.

Taiji

Taiji, a Chinese martial art, emphasizes balance and coordination, reduces stress, and improves health.

Location: 251 Hearst

Wushu

Wushu means “martial arts” and, in ancient times, was used primarily as a form of combat in China.  Now it is a contemporary art form that is aesthetically pleasing, visually exciting, and physically demanding. It is a challenging fusion of Chinese martial arts and performance.

Location: 228 Hearst

Yongmudo

Yongmudo is a Korean self-defense oriented discipline that makes use of wrist twisting, joint locks, kicks, punches, holds, rolls, and fall through techniques that are modern, open, and dynamic. The martial arts of Taekwondo, Judo, Tsirum, and others are combined to develop self-defense through physical, psychological, spiritual, and mental training.

Location: 145 RSF