The UC Martial Arts program is dedicated to providing outstanding martial arts instruction to the UC Berkeley campus and surrounding community. About the Program The UC Martial Arts program is a world renowned leader in the promotion, development, and overall growth of the martial arts, and is a model for other universities. New members and all levels are welcome to take part! Beginners usually practice at different times than the more advanced students, so be sure to check the UC Martial Arts Judo webpage for specific workout times. 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. Offering Days Times Price Action Students Mon / Wed / Fri 7 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. Semester: $130 Annual: $260 Register Register Faculty/Staff Mon / Wed / Fri 7 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Alumni Mon / Wed / Fri 7 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Community & Youth Mon / Wed / Fri 7 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. Semester: $250 Annual: $500 Register Register 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 Students Mon / Wed / Fri 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Semester: $130 Annual: $260 Register Register Faculty/Staff Mon / Wed / Fri 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Alumni Mon / Wed / Fri 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Community & Youth Mon / Wed / Fri 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Semester: $250 Annual: $500 Register Register 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. Offering Days Times Price Action Students Tue / Thu / Sat See schedule below Semester: $130 Annual: $260 Register Register Faculty/Staff Tue / Thu / Sat See schedule below Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Alumni Tue / Thu / Sat See schedule below Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Community & Youth Tue / Thu / Sat See schedule below Semester: $250 Annual: $500 Register Register Location: 145 RSF and the Combatives Room at the RSF.
Schedule
Levels Days Times Youth Tue / Thu 4 – 5 p.m. White & Yellow-Green Belts Tue / Thu 5 – 6:30 p.m. Green & Blue Belts Tue / Thu 6:30 – 8 p.m. Red & Black Belts Tue / Thu 8 – 9:30 p.m. Poomsae & Demo Sat 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (RSF 135) All Levels Sat 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Taiji Taiji, a Chinese martial art, emphasizes balance and coordination, reduces stress and improves health. Offering Days Times Price Action Students Mon / Wed / Fri 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Semester: $130 Annual: $260 Register Register Faculty/Staff Mon / Wed / Fri 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Alumni Mon / Wed / Fri 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Community & Youth Mon / Wed / Fri 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Semester: $250 Annual: $500 Register Register 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. Offering Days Times Price Action Students Mon / Wed / Fri See schedule below Semester: $130 Annual: $260 Register Register Faculty/Staff Mon / Wed / Fri See schedule below Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Alumni Mon / Wed / Fri See schedule below Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Community & Youth Mon / Wed / Fri See schedule below Semester: $250 Annual: $500 Register Register Location: 228 Hearst
Schedule
Levels Days Times Beginners Mon / Wed 7 – 8:30 p.m. Intermediate & Advanced Mon / Wed 8:30 – 10 p.m. All Levels Fri 7 – 10 p.m.
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 Students Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun See schedule below Semester: $130 Annual: $260 Register Register Faculty/Staff Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun See schedule below Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Alumni Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun See schedule below Semester: $190 Annual: $380 Register Register Community & Youth Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun See schedule below Semester: $250 Annual: $500 Register Register Location: 145 RSF
Schedule
Days Times Wed / Fri 7 – 8 a.m. Mon / Wed / Fri 5:30 – 7 p.m. Sun 3 – 5 p.m.