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.

09/01/2026

Sometimes, your techniques are planned, and sometimes, you just have to take advantage of the moment! In this video, our head instructor demonstrates an unusual takedown that manifests into a lock based on the twist.
We’re welcoming new students for free lessons for our all levels classes MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the UC Berkeley campus. No experience necessary!
Yongmudo is a Hapkido-based Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills in a modern, progressive self-defense program. It utilizes effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws and takedowns, grappling and wrestling, and joint locks.
Yongmudo USA UC Berkeley RecWell UC Martial Arts Program

08/31/2026

The best warmups connect to the lesson! In a recent class, we learned how to shrimp and, in the same class, learned how to apply it in grappling.
We’re welcoming new students for free lessons for our all levels classes MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the UC Berkeley campus. No experience necessary!
Yongmudo is a Hapkido-based Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills in a modern, progressive self-defense program. It utilizes effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws and takedowns, grappling and wrestling, and joint locks.
Yongmudo USA UC Berkeley RecWell UC Martial Arts Program

08/27/2026

This is a great time to check out self-defense Yongmudo, as we’re at the beginning of 2 weeks of free lessons! Between now and Labor Day, we’ll be hosting classes that cover the basics that will keep you safe on the mat and will introduce you to our combination martial art.
We’re welcoming new students for free lessons for our all levels classes MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the UC Berkeley campus.
Yongmudo is a Hapkido-based Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills in a modern, progressive self-defense program. It utilizes effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws and takedowns, grappling and wrestling, and joint locks.
Yongmudo USA UC Berkeley RecWell UC Martial Arts Program

08/25/2026

Wednesday evening is where the action starts! Grab a friend, get your workout clothes on, and join us for our welcome classes! It’s a great way to learn more about this self-defense martial art and meet instructors and fellow students.
We’re welcoming new students for free lessons for our all levels classes MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the UC Berkeley campus.
Yongmudo is a Hapkido-based Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills in a modern, progressive self-defense program. It utilizes effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws and takedowns, grappling and wrestling, and joint locks.
Yongmudo USA UC Berkeley RecWell UC Martial Arts Program

08/20/2026

Whether it’s training your body or training your mind, you can find it all in Self-defense Yongmudo! This combination martial art includes core skills that you can use as a part of self-defense tool kit! Join us this Sunday and Monday from 10am-4pm in 145 RSF for free lessons at Caltopia!
We’re also welcoming new students for free lessons starting Wednesday, August 26 for our all levels classes MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the UC Berkeley campus. Starting September 2, we’ll be adding beginner-level classes as well!
Yongmudo is a Hapkido-based Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills in a modern, progressive self-defense program. It utilizes effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws and takedowns, grappling and wrestling, and joint locks.
Yongmudo USA UC Berkeley RecWell UC Martial Arts Program

08/19/2026

No time like the present to learn new skills! In Self-defense Yongmudo, you’ll learn basic safety skills, like rolling and falling, while picking up some core concepts for how to keep yourself safe in the real world. Come join us for Caltopia this upcoming Sunday and Monday from 10am-4pm!
We’re also welcoming new students for free lessons starting Wednesday, August 26 for our all levels classes MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the UC Berkeley campus. Starting September 2, we’ll be adding beginner-level classes as well!
Yongmudo is a Hapkido-based Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills in a modern, progressive self-defense program. It utilizes effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws and takedowns, grappling and wrestling, and joint locks.
Yongmudo USA UC Berkeley RecWell UC Martial Arts Program

08/18/2026

Every class is a little different! Our instructional staff is diverse and experienced, which means our classes also have a little bit of something for everyone. No experience or minimum fitness level necessary to join us - come check us out at Caltopia this Sunday and Monday.
We’re also welcoming new students for free lessons starting Wednesday, August 26 for our all levels classes MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the UC Berkeley campus. Starting September 2, we’ll be adding beginner-level classes as well!
Yongmudo is a Hapkido-based Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills in a modern, progressive self-defense program. It utilizes effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws and takedowns, grappling and wrestling, and joint locks.
Yongmudo USA UC Berkeley RecWell UC Martial Arts Program

08/17/2026

Our new semester begins with our Caltopia kick-off! With that comes the perennial question: what IS Yongmudo, anyway? Stop by 145 RSF this upcoming Sunday and Monday 10am-4pm to learn more about this self-defense oriented combination martial art. No experience necessary to join!
We’re welcoming new students for free lessons starting Wednesday, August 26 for our all levels classes MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the UC Berkeley campus. Starting September 2, we’ll be adding beginner-level classes as well!
Yongmudo is a Hapkido-based Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense skills in a modern, progressive self-defense program. It utilizes effective techniques of striking, kicking, throws and takedowns, grappling and wrestling, and joint locks.
Yongmudo USA UC Berkeley RecWell UC Martial Arts Program

07/23/2026

Self-defense means reacting well to the unexpected! This sequence from earlier this year started out with taking falls from a push, then progressed to taking someone down while you’re on the ground yourself.
We’re on our summer schedule four days a week: MWF 5:30-7pm and Sun 3-5pm in 145 RSF on the UC Berkeley 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.
Yongmudo USA UC Berkeley RecWell UC Martial Arts Program

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2301 Bancroft Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94720

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

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