Berkeley Yongmudo

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

Paddles are not only fun, they’re great for developing understanding of your leg’s range while practicing hand-foot coordination.

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.

Transitions in grappling is where most escapes happen! In this case, two of our instructors lecture on the concept of “around the world,” or a set of pins and transitions that can be done with the weight staying down on the opponent.

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.

What’s the role of classic judo style throws in a self-defense art like Yongmudo? A big part of it is learning the basic mechanics of what makes an effective throw, which helps when extrapolating for other techniques.

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.

Yongmudo has many different types of throws, ranging from small circle wrist throws to big circle throws like the low fireman’s carry. This more advanced throw encourages us to think about off-balance in a slightly different way.

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.

Often times, sparring is a game of footwork and spacing. In this case, two of our instructors demonstrate how they get into their preferred range, while escaping their opponent’s range.

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.

We often practice back falls while walking forward, but more commonly, you’ll be executing a back fall while being tripped. In this case, our students are practicing walking backwards and taking a back fall out of it.

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.