Determination. Discipline. Endurance. Fitness of mind and body. Self Defense. Sportsmanship. The benefits of Martial Arts training are lasting and plentiful. Join our Martial Arts Camp, taught by internationally recognized, certified UC Martial Arts staff.
Youth Martial Arts is a program of the UC Martial Arts Program that teaches martial arts to youth, provides excellent opportunities for awarding achievement, and helps develop character through the study of martial arts to enjoy the sport recreationally or progress to the excitement of competition!
Taekwondo, “the way of foot and fist,” is based on ancient Korean self-defense methods. Taekwondo is an official Olympic sport and is a rapidly developing martial art. There are currently 100 million participants in over 210 countries with the World Taekwondo (International Sports Federation for Taekwondo).
Age & Eligibility
- Beginner: 6 – 16 y/o
- Intermediate & Low Advanced: 8 – 16 y/o
Location
Room 145 Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) on the UC Berkeley campus.
Taekwondo Promotional Test
The Youth Taekwondo Promotional Test lets youth participants show the skills and discipline they’ve built through training. Participants are evaluated on fundamental techniques, Poomsae (forms), kicking, self-defense, physical fitness, and attitude and respect. Participants who pass will be awarded their next belt rank. A recommendation from the youth program instructor is required before registering.
Date & Time: August 1, 9am-12pm.
Registration fee: $50
Youth Taekwondo Classes
The Register button will take you to our CampDoc registration portal, where you can view availability and options.
Register NOW – under Martial Arts Class in CampDoc
| Session | Level & Age | Days | Dates | Times | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Taekwondo 1 |
Beginner (White Belt) Ages 6-16 |
Tuesday / Thursday/ (Saturday*) |
9/3/26 – 12/3/26 |
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tue/Thu 9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Saturday* |
$500 |
|
Taekwondo 2 |
Intermediate (Yellow- Green-Blue Belt) Ages 8-16 |
Tuesday / Thursday/ (Saturday*) |
9/3/26 – 12/3/26 |
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Tue/Thu 9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Saturday* |
$500 |
|
Taekwondo 3 |
Advanced (Blue Belt and above) Ages 8-16 |
Tuesday / Thursday/ (Saturday*) |
9/3/26 – 12/3/26 |
5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tue/Thu 9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Saturday* |
$500 |
Saturday Open Gym (Twice per Month)
*Attendance at our (twice monthly) Saturday morning open gym session (instructional) from 9:10 – 10:00 a.m. is included in your purchase and recommended but optional for all youth participants. Saturday Open Gym dates in the fall of 2026 will be: September 12th, September 26th, October 10th, October 24th, November 14th.
- Monday, September 7th: Labor Day Holiday
- Monday, November 23- Saturday, November 28: Thanksgiving Break
To find Martial Arts on CampDoc:
- Log in to CampDoc
- Go to “Registration”
- Under “Select Camp” Select “Fall 2026 sessions”
