Berkeley Yongmudo

Berkeley Yongmudo UC Berkeley Yongmudo Club teaches self-defense to the students, faculty, and community members of UC Berkeley.

History of Berkeley Yongmudo: In 1974 Dr. Ken Min started the Hapkido club to join the existing Kendo, Karate, Judo, and Korean Karate (later Taekwondo) clubs. This club has taught self-defense techniques and promoted the academic study of self-defense. Over the years, the club has changed names from Hapkido to Hankido and most recently Yongmudo. It has continued to serve its mandate of teaching s

elf-defense to the students, faculty, and community members of UC Berkeley. Since 1977, over 150 people have successfully tested for a dan rank in this program.

06/10/2026

Sparring should be fun! Our kicking and punching round is for intermediate and advanced students in competition, but is accessible to everyone in class! We focus on ensuring we can dynamically respond to our opponent’s attacks.
We’re on our summer schedule four days a week: MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the campus.
Yongmudo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills and techniques and emphasizes a modern, progressive self-defense program utilizing the most effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws/takedowns, grappling/wrestling, and joint locks.

05/25/2026

Learning the right techniques as a response to a trigger moment is key to being able to respond in the moment! In this example, our head instructor executed a secondary technique (turning back or turning side) in response to an initial roundhouse.
We’re welcoming new students starting Wednesday for the next couple of weeks - no experience necessary! Berkeley Yongmudo meets 4 days a week: MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the campus.
Yongmudo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills and techniques and emphasizes a modern, progressive self-defense program utilizing the most effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws/takedowns, grappling/wrestling, and joint locks.

05/21/2026

Self-defense doesn’t come from a single technique - it’s a mindset of continuing across even technique types! In this case, one of our instructors demonstrates a wrist lock with a stick that follows up into a strike.
We’re kicking off the summer term with free beginner classes starting on May 27, so mark your calendars! Berkeley Yongmudo’s summer schedule is MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the campus.
Yongmudo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills and techniques and emphasizes a modern, progressive self-defense program utilizing the most effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws/takedowns, grappling/wrestling, and joint locks.

05/20/2026

When you’re thinking about distancing in sparring, don’t think so much about looking them in the eyes. Instead, look at the center of gravity to get early signals of how to respond!
We’re kicking off the summer term with free beginner classes starting on May 27, so mark your calendars! Berkeley Yongmudo’s summer schedule is MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the campus.
Yongmudo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills and techniques and emphasizes a modern, progressive self-defense program utilizing the most effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws/takedowns, grappling/wrestling, and joint locks.

05/19/2026

Everyone needs to return to the basics! Rolls and falls are not only important to learn, they’re also important to master. Muscle memory only comes through frequent repetition and correction.
We’re kicking off the summer term with free beginner classes starting on May 27, so mark your calendars! Berkeley Yongmudo’s summer schedule is MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the campus.
Yongmudo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills and techniques and emphasizes a modern, progressive self-defense program utilizing the most effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws/takedowns, grappling/wrestling, and joint locks.

03/26/2026

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a difference! In this case, one of our black belts demonstrates a variant to the low-high scissors reversal by changing the sweep to a strike.
We’re on spring break this week, but will be returning on our regular schedule next week!
Yongmudo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills and techniques and emphasizes a modern, progressive self-defense program utilizing the most effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws/takedowns, grappling/wrestling, and joint locks.

03/25/2026

In a facility, our size, we can often leverage more traditional training techniques, like working in parallel. In this case, we’re drilling kicks while lined up in rows. This often gives students the ability to observe lots of different people around them and pick up tiny improvements to their techniques while getting a lot of reps in.
We’re on spring break this week, but will be returning on our regular schedule next week!
Yongmudo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills and techniques and emphasizes a modern, progressive self-defense program utilizing the most effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws/takedowns, grappling/wrestling, and joint locks.

03/24/2026

Staying on the ground isn’t always the best strategy! In a self-defense situation, we advocate for getting out of the situation as soon as possible, including rolling out and running away.
We’re on spring break this week, but will be returning on our regular schedule next week!
Yongmudo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills and techniques and emphasizes a modern, progressive self-defense program utilizing the most effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws/takedowns, grappling/wrestling, and joint locks.

03/23/2026

“Battle throws” is a colloquial way to refer to a broad class of throws that don’t involve taking other people’s weight on yours. Whether you’re a small person or just wanting to conserve your energy, these throws are a great set of tools for your self-defense toolkit!
We’re on spring break this week, but will be returning on our regular schedule next week!
Yongmudo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills and techniques and emphasizes a modern, progressive self-defense program utilizing the most effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws/takedowns, grappling/wrestling, and joint locks.

03/19/2026

When grappling, you’ll want as many tools in your tool belt as possible! This escape leverages the knee to go over your opponent’s leg to escape the guard and slip to side mount.
Come by and join us at Berkeley Yongmudo MWF 5:30-7pm, TuTh 11am-12:30pm, and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the campus.
Yongmudo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills and techniques and emphasizes a modern, progressive self-defense program utilizing the most effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws/takedowns, grappling/wrestling, and joint locks.

Address

2301 Bancroft Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94720

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 7pm
Friday 5:30pm - 7pm
Sunday 3pm - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Berkeley Yongmudo posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Berkeley Yongmudo:

Shortcuts

Share

Category