UC Berkeley Martial Arts Program
2301 Bancroft Way room 145, Berkeley, CA 94720, Berkeley, California
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Hapkido
- Judo
- Karate
- Taekwondo
Age Groups
- Adults
Skill Levels
- All Levels
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Friendly learning atmosphere
- Mutual respect
- Diverse instructor backgrounds
- Affordable non-profit
- Free drop-in lessons
- Life-changing experience
- Empowers self-defense
Considerations
- Dismissive instructor behavior
- Condescending tone
- Conflicting information about program
- Not welcoming for people of color
- Lack of partner drills
- Ineffective techniques
- Limited functional training
- Reduced partner exercises post-COVID
Testimonials
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Very Poor
"disappointing experience at the UC Berkeley sports facility with the taekwondo do instructor Ahn. As a combat veteran, I expected professionalism and respect, but instead, I was met with dismissive behavior, condescending tone, and conflicting information about their training program. Taekwondo is s..." Read more
- Papi Wisdom
via Google
1/22/2025
Excellent
"The self-defense Yongmudo club is amazing! As someone who came in with zero previous martial art experience it has truly been a life changing experience. I only wish I joined the club sooner. I haven’t personally attended any of the other clubs here but a lot of club members of Yongmudo cross train..." Read more
- John Love
via Google
8/7/2023
Excellent
"The Self-defense Yongmudo club here is fantastic! The curious instructors create an atmosphere of friendly learning, mutual respect and listening. They each bring a different perspective from their unique backgrounds in the martial arts, and the mix of methods helps find the right technique that wil..." Read more
- D McPherson
via Google
8/3/2023
3.4
(5 reviews)
Trial Offer
Free Trial: First few lessons free drop-in
Instructors
Ahn
Instructor
Instructors are Cal alumni trained under the founder of the UC martial arts program