Apex Hapkido Club

01/27/2023

Happy New Year from all of us at Apex Hapkido. And congratulations to our newest black belts promotions. Master Sara (4th), Instructor Dave (3rd), as well as Eloy and Joshua, both our newest 1st Dans.

We’re practicing hard and welcome all new members.

10/04/2022

Recognize any of these folks from a 2017 club photo?

I'll give you a few hints: Joe, Eloy, Alora, Josh, Claire, Jadzia, Ella, Andreas and Leo are all in the picture along with others. Also a bunch of us black belts that you know, Master Rick, Sara, Dave, Drew, Dr Norman Link, Dr Susan Link (both from Berkeley), Nick, Artish, Tyler, Carl, and many others!

Photo credit: Instructor Sara's phone

04/06/2022

Who do you recognize in this photo? Your senior instructors are in it certainly, but also other senior students as well!! photo credit: one of the parents, circa 2018

03/25/2022

New session starts TODAY! Don't miss class, and make sure you're registered. And for fun, see the cool Hapkido cookies made by one of our students and family.

10/07/2021

Recognize anyone in this photo? Certainly you should recognize a much younger Instructor Sara and Master Rick. Anyone else? These kids were ages 6 to 12 circa 2003 so they would be age 24 to 30 now!! If any of these kids are you, tag yourself and let us know what you're up to these days.
Yongmudo USA

10/07/2021

Dear Hapkido Members and Families: We will have virtual Hapkido classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm during this strange break to keep us all in shape. We will use Instructor Sara's zoom account and she'll probably lead most classes as during the pandemic. This class will be appropriate for all students yellow belt and above and for all ages.
Class guidelines:- try to create a safe space with martial arts mats or other surface that is comfortable to stand on. Thick carpets work as well as yoga mats.- please turn on cameras so instructors can see you, this helps us teach as we can see what aspects we need to focus on depending on students are doing- wear comfortable clothing, uniform is optional - instructors will likely be wearing uniform pants and t-shirt- mute your microphone to avoid distractions to other students- attend as often as possible
See you all online! -- Instructor Sara
***to receive zoom invite, contact Instructor Sara via text or email***

09/25/2021

Congratulations to Ella M., our latest Youth Black Belt! She should have tested in April of 2020, at which point she would have been our youngest black belt ever, but was delayed until last Friday due to COVID. She did a great job on her test last week and showed great maturity in her patience while waiting for her test to finally happen. Her mom, Instructor Sara, is quite proud! 😉
Yongmudo USA Sara

09/13/2021

Notice anyone here you recognize? Master Rick is in the middle next to Dr Norman and Dr Susan Link of UC Berkeley on one side and Master Rob Brown of Temple University on the other side! Yongmudo USA Temple University Yongmudo Hapkido UC Berkeley Martial Arts

to 2007, when many of our black belts nation-wide gathered for a belt test and this photo. Can you spot some of our longtime members and instructors?

09/12/2021

Let’s just say the youth students love doing air falls!! 12yo red belt, 10yo senior blue belt slow motion tandem air fall. Yongmudo USA Sara

08/25/2021

It’s testing week at Apex Hapkido! First set of belt tests since March 14, 2020. Even masked up, it’s good to be back.
Tues: youth and adult/teen lower ranks. Friday: adult/teen upper ranks. Sat: beginners
US Yongmudo

08/19/2021

Youth Red Belt (12yo) practice test for youth black belt test: slow motion air fall. Yongmudo USA Sara Paisner