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Adult Martial Arts

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.

Offering

Days

Times

Location

Price

Action

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

Register

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.

Offering

Days

Times

Location

Price

Action

Semester long

 

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.

Offering

Days

Times

Location

Price

Action

All Ranks

 

M/W/F

9/2/24 -12/6/24

 

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

Register

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.

Offering

Days

Times

Location

Price

Action

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

 

Register

 

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

Register

 

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.

Offering

Days

Times

Location

Price

Action

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

 

 

Taiji

Taiji, a Chinese martial art, emphasizes balance and coordination, reduces stress, and improves health.

Offering

Days

Times

Location

Price

Action

All Ranks

 

W/F

9/4/24 -12/6/24

 

7:00pm – 9:00pm

 

Combatives

(RSF 135)

Student: $150

Fac/Staff or Alumni: $240

Non-Member: $320

Register

 

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

 

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

 

Mon: 7:45pm – 9:00pm

Wed/Fri: 7:00pm- 9:00pm

 

Combatives

(RSF 135)

 

Student $150

Fac/Staff or Alumni $240

Non-Member: $320

Register
 

Mon

9/8/24-12/2/24

Mon: 9:00pm – 10:30pm

(as needed)

RSF 145

 

 

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

 

9:00am – 10:00am

 

RSF 145

 

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

 

 

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