Not sure which club is for you? Attend the first two classes of any club program (excluding youth Taekwondo) for free!
We also offer a separate youth martial arts program, including a youth martial arts camp.
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.
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Offering |
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Times |
Location |
Price |
Action |
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All Ranks |
M/W/F 9/2/24 -12/6/24 |
7:00pm – 8:40pm |
Martial Arts Room (RSF 145) |
Student: $150 Fac/Staff or Alumni: $240 Non-Member: $320 |
Judo for Beginners
This introductory Judo class is designed for students who wish to learn Judo techniques, including throwing, groundwork, joint locks, and other self-defense techniques. Students will also practice physical fitness training and mental discipline, and learn martial arts philosophy and culture. These classes will help students build physical and mental strength, find balance in life, and improve coordination, balance, endurance, agility, flexibility, self-confidence, self-discipline, concentration, and overall fitness. Moreover, the class will guide students through self-defense skills and coping strategies. It’s a great method of stress release for a busy lifestyle.
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Offering |
Days |
Times |
Location |
Price |
Action |
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Semester long
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Tu/Thu 9/5/25 – 12/5/24 |
10:30am – 12:00pm |
Martial Arts Room (RSF 145) |
Student: $150 Fac/Staff or Alumni: $240 Non-Member: $320 |
CANCELLED |
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.
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Offering |
Days |
Times |
Location |
Price |
Action |
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All Ranks |
M/W/F 9/2/24 -12/6/24
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Mon: 7:45pm – 9:00pm Wed: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Fri: 5:00pm – 7:00pm |
Combatives Room (RSF 135) Combatives Room (RSF 135) Martial Arts Room (RSF 145) |
Student: $150 Fac/Staff or Alumni: $240 Non-Member: $320 |
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). Youth Program information can be found here.
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Offering |
Days |
Times |
Location |
Price |
Action |
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White to Green Belt Club |
T/Th 9/3/24 – 12/5/24 |
6:00pm – 7:30pm |
RSF 145 |
Student: $150 Fac/Staff or Alumni: $240 Non-Member: $320 |
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Blue to Black Belt Club |
T/Th 9/3/24 – 12/5/24 |
7:30pm – 9:30pm |
RSF 145 |
Student: $150 Fac/Staff or Alumni: $240 Non-Member: $320 |
Taekwondo Sparring Training
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). Youth Program information can be found here.
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Offering |
Days |
Times |
Location |
Price |
Action |
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Fall 2024 |
T/Th 9/5/24 – 12/5/24 |
2:30pm – 4:00pm |
RSF 145 |
Student: $150 Fac/Staff or Alumni: $240 Non-Member: $320 |
CANCELLED
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Taiji
Taiji, a Chinese martial art, emphasizes balance and coordination, reduces stress, and improves health.
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Offering |
Days |
Times |
Location |
Price |
Action |
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All Ranks |
W/F 9/4/24 -12/6/24
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7:00pm – 9:00pm
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Combatives (RSF 135) |
Student: $150 Fac/Staff or Alumni: $240 Non-Member: $320 |
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Zoom/online |
Sun (9/8/24-12/8/24)
Tues (9/3/24-12/10/24) |
Sun: 9:30am – 11:00am
Tue: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
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Online |
$75.00 |
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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 | Location | Price | Action |
| All Ranks |
M/W/F 9/2/24- 12/6/24
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Mon: 7:45pm – 9:00pm Wed/Fri: 7:00pm- 9:00pm
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Combatives (RSF 135)
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Student $150 Fac/Staff or Alumni $240 Non-Member: $320 |
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Mon 9/8/24-12/2/24 |
Mon: 9:00pm – 10:30pm (as needed) |
RSF 145 |
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Self-Defense Yongmudo for Beginners
This class is designed for students who wish to learn the basics of self-defense, including kicking, striking, falling, throwing, and joint lock techniques. Students will also practice general physical fitness training and mental discipline, and learn martial arts philosophy and culture. This class will improve students’ coordination, balance, endurance, agility, flexibility, and overall fitness through the practice of Yongmudo, a Korean martial art designed for self-defense. With a focus on a subset of the core topics, a dedicated instructor will address the needs of beginning students.
| Offering | Days | Times | Location | Price | Action |
| Beginners |
Tue/Thu 9/5/24 – 12/5/24
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9:00am – 10:00am
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RSF 145
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Student $150 Fac/Staff or Alumni $240 Non-Member: $320 |
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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 | Location | Price | Action |
| All Ranks |
M/W/F 9/2/24 – 12/6/24 Sunday 9/8/24 – 12/1/24 |
5:30pm – 7:00pm
3:00pm – 5:00pm |
RSF 145
RSF 145 |
Student $150 Fac/Staff or Alumni $240 Non-Member: $320 |
Register |
