Berkeley Martial Arts

Berkeley Martial Arts

A family-friendly academy with a comprehensive curriculum promoting fitness and self-defense.

Opened in 1980, K*k Sool Won of Berkeley is the oldest WKSA-certified academy in the United States. 6th-degree Head Master Thomas Brewer has run the school since 1989. Our family martial arts classes teach children and adults principles and techniques that build academic, professional, and social success. We offer a FREE Trial Class, flexible schedule, and family-friendly social events. K*k Sool

California Seminar Tour – October 2023 11/06/2023

California Seminar Tour – October 2023 The HQ Masters have now returned from a fantastic series of seminars in California. Starting off in the South with seminars in Sylmar and Sherman Oaks and taking the long drive up to Northern Calif…

12/15/2022

After 30 years on Sacramento St., we have moved. Please call us at (510) 540-5425 for our new location and hours. Serious inquiries only, please.

03/10/2020

Message from JDKJN Brewer:

I would like to inform you all that the 2020 Pacific Coast Tournament is cancelled.

As you might know, the school owners met with K*k Sa Nim at WKSA Headquarters this past weekend for their Annual Training.

K*k Sa Nim called a special meeting of California instructors to discuss tournament in light of public health advisories concerning COVID-19. The school owners all agreed with K*k Sa Nim that it is in everyone's best interest to adhere to recommendations of avoiding large group gatherings (such as sporting events or concerts).

I understand that many of you have trained really hard in preparation for this annual tournament. I continue to admire your dedication and appreciate the hard work you do to represent our school. Consider this merely a postponement of your opportunity to showcase what you have practiced until next year. We need more practice!

Registration payments will be returned to you in class. Please remember to cancel any hotel reservations.

As to what is happening at the school, I have increased the disinfecting of the school from 2 times a week to daily. The kicking shields and mitts are hard to clean so we will not be using them until things die down. The other targets will be wiped down as they are used. The floors and seating areas will also be disinfected. Students will be asked to wash their hands or use sanitizer before techniques. I will ask that anyone feeling sick to stay away until they are better. The precautions you should take in general have been wide spread but if you would like more info please email me.

Personally, I feel that things have gotten a bit overblown but I understand that my perspective is not everyone's so I wanted to let you know I am doing to address the situation.

On other matters, there is Promotion Party this Friday at 6 pm. We will be giving out belts and certificates, there will be demonstrations and then a Potluck dinner. Anyone who wishes not to attend will be given their belt and certificate in class.

There will be a Parent's Night Out on Saturday, March 21 5:30 to 9. It is a bit longer than usual so we can more easily fit a movie in. And I can make the kids run more and tire them out! Pizza and juice are included. The fee is $20.

Summer Camps are scheduled for June 22-26, July 13-17 and Aug 3-7. I will have flyers available soon. I need at least 5 people to a camp so please let me know as soon as possible if you have an interest in your child attending. Camps run 9-3 and the tuition is $299. After care is available.

Thanks and see you soon,

Thomas Brewer

03/02/2020

We will be closed Thursday, March 5.

02/16/2020

We will be closed Monday, Feb 17, in observance of Presidents' Day.

01/27/2020

Promotion Party this Friday! https://www.facebook.com/events/489009008469085/

01/17/2020

We will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

01/17/2020

The weapon for January/February is sword: 검 (Geom, pronounced "gum"). See you in Weapons Class!

12/31/2019

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Mon Dec 23: 5:30 Weapons, 6 All Ranks, 7 K*k Sool
Tue-Wed: Closed
Thu Dec 26: 5:30 All Ranks, 6:30 K*k Sool
Sat Dec 28: Regular Schedule
Mon Dec 30: 5:30 Weapons, 6 All Ranks, 7 K*k Sool
Tue-Thu: Closed
Sat Jan 4: Regular Schedule

12/07/2019

Congratulations to everyone who got promoted!

11/05/2019

The weapon for November/December is staff 중봉 (Joong B**g). See you in Weapons Class!

K*k Sool Ssang Jool B**g 09/04/2019

The weapon for September/October is nunchucks: 절봉 (Jeol B**g). See you in Weapons Class!

K*k Sool Ssang Jool B**g Nunchaku while I was in Korea. This was a Black Belt demo in Seoul. More K*k Sool Videos and Pics at www.stpaulksw.com/blog

09/02/2019

We are closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.

07/02/2019

The weapon for July/August is sword: 검 (Geom, pronounced "gum"). See you in Weapons Class!

07/01/2019

We will be closed July 4. Happy Independence Day!

06/26/2019

Summer Camp this week! Join us for a day or two.
Next camp: July 15-19

05/21/2019

We will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

K*k Sool Won - Gene Gause #35 05/12/2019

The weapon for May/June is staff 중봉 (Joong B**g). See you in Weapons Class!

K*k Sool Won - Gene Gause #35 1980 Masters Ken Duncan, Barry Harmon - Staff Sparring

K*k Sool Won - Joe Foster - Chul B**g and Advanced Kicking 03/06/2019

The weapon for March/April is nunchucks: 절봉 (Jeol B**g). See you in Weapons Class!

K*k Sool Won - Joe Foster - Chul B**g and Advanced Kicking Master Foster of K*k Sool Won of the Woodlands West performs the Chul B**g form as well as advanced board breaking techniques, such as a backflip kick and a ...

02/24/2019

Summer camps are coming up! June 24 - 28, July 15 - 19, and August 12 - 16. Info about the camps is available at the school.

K*k Sool Won Sword History - Gene Gause #17 12/31/2018

Happy New Year! The weapon for January/February is sword: 검 (Geom, pronounced "gum"). See you in Weapons Class!

K*k Sool Won Sword History - Gene Gause #17 From a documentary on the history of K*k Sool Won sword technique.

08/31/2018

We will be closed on Monday September 3, in observance of Labor Day.

07/02/2018

We will be closed Wednesday, July 4. Happy Independence Day!

05/06/2018

The weapon for May/June is staff 중봉 (Joong B**g). See you in Weapons Class!

Pacific Coast Tournament 2018 04/21/2018
03/20/2018

Save the dates for Summer Camp! June 25-29, July 16-20 and Aug 13-17. More info coming soon...

03/06/2018

The weapon for March/April is nunchucks: 절봉 (Jeol B**g). See you in Weapons Class!

02/15/2018

We will be closed Monday, Feb 19, in observance of Presidents Day.

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