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UC Berkeley Martial Arts Program

UC Berkeley Martial Arts Program

2301 Bancroft Way room 145, Berkeley, CA 94720, Berkeley, California

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Hapkido
Judo
Karate
Taekwondo

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

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Instructor

Instructors are Cal alumni trained under the founder of the UC martial arts program

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