The UC Martial Arts Program is dedicated to providing outstanding martial arts instruction to the UC Berkeley campus and surrounding community. The 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 are always welcome.
Clubs meet year-round. Please call 510.642.3268 or visit www.ucmap.org for meeting times, locations and to sign up.
Martial Arts Clubs
Judo
Based on the ancient Japanese art of self-defense called Jujitsu, it is concerned with throws, ground work and falling techniques in addition to physical conditioning and total health. Judo has been an Olympic Sport since 1964 (Tokyo Olympics).
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.
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.
Taiji
Taiji, a Chinese martial art, emphasizes balance and coordination, reduced stress and improved health.
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.
Yongmudo
A Korean self-defense oriented discipline that makes use of wrist twisting, joint locks, kicks, punches, holds, rolls, and falls. Its techniques are modern, open, and dynamic; combining the martial arts of Taekwondo, Judo, Tsirum and others to develop a way of self-defense through physical, psychological, spiritual and mental training.
Cost Per Semester
Cal Students: $120 | Cal Alumni: $170 | UCB Fac/Staff: $170 | All Others: $220
