The UC Martial Arts program is dedicated to providing outstanding martial arts instruction to the UC Berkeley campus and surrounding community.
Not sure which club is for you? Attend the first two classes of any club program (excluding youth Taekwondo) for free!
Judo
Based on the ancient Japanese art of self-defense called Jujitsu, Judo concentrates on throws, groundwork, and falling techniques in addition to physical conditioning and total health.
| Offering | Days | Times | Price | Action |
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| All Ranks | Mon / Wed / Fri | 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
Student: $130 Member: $190 Non-Member: $250 |
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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.
| Offering | Days | Times | Price | Action |
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| All Ranks | Mon / Wed / Fri |
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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Student: $130 Member: $190 Non-Member: $250 |
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Location: Hearst 251
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 100 million participants in over 210 countries with the World Taekwondo (International Sports Federation for Taekwondo).
| Offering | Days | Times | Price | Action |
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| All Ranks |
Tue / Thu Tue / Thu Tue / Thu Sat (all levels) |
White/Yellow/ Green Tip: 5-6:30pm Green/Blue/ Red Tip: 6:30-8:00pm Red/Black: 8:00-9:30pm 10:00-11:30am |
Student: $130 Member: $190 Non-Member: $250 |
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Location: 145 RSF
Taiji
Taiji, a Chinese martial art, emphasizes balance and coordination, reduces stress, and improves health.
| Offering | Days | Times | Price | Action |
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| All Ranks |
Wed / Fri Tue (online) Sunday (online) |
7: 00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Student: $130 Member: $190 Non-Member: $250 |
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Location: Hearst 228
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.
| Offering | Days | Times | Price | Action |
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| All Ranks |
Mon / Wed
Friday |
Beginner: 7:00 p. m. – 8:30 p.m. Int/Adv: 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (all levels) 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Student: $130 Member: $190 Non-Member: $250 |
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Location: Hearst 220
Self-Defense 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.
| Offering | Days | Times | Price | Action |
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| All Ranks |
Mon / Wed / Fri
Sunday
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5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Student: $130 Member: $190 Non-Member: $250 |
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Location: 145 RSF
