Best Kickboxing School Oakland Near Me

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4worldlovers:
'Real' training. You won't find rows of cardio machines here. Nor will you find yourself 'going through the motions' in a class taught by an instructor with little more than 'certification.' Here you will find trainers who have spent their lifetime competing and teaching, who are current or former champions in the arts, and who truly love what they do. Even our assistant instructors have been put to the test, fighting in real, sanctioned fights.

'Real' people. Artists, high-tech professionals, parents, aspiring fighters or martial arts veterans – you name it – our facility attracts men and women from all walks of life and all experience levels, but with the same desire: to workout hard within their own goals and get results.

We offer Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Strength and Conditioning, Youth MMA, and Yoga. We have the largest, airiest, most accessible facility in the San Francisco Bay Area for Mixed Martial Arts. We are located in the Temescal District, Oakland's most popular neighborhood and commercial hub. We are right across the street from the MacArthur BART station, and walking distance to Emeryville and Berkeley. Our schedule is loaded with early morning, midday, and evening classes. Contact us today to set up an introductory lesson or to get more information.

4worldlovers: Our martial arts camp is for kids & teens 9-16 years old. All levels are welcome! Our weeklong program encourages participants to try something new while having fun.

We will cover basic elements of punching and kicking from Taekwondo and also explore Sword, Sumo, Board Breaking and more! Part of the week will include some Action Choreography and Ninja Obstacle training. On the last day we will video the scenes we have created!

No uniform is required for participants. Comfortable clothing for running, jumping, punching and kicking is encouraged. Masks are required for participation.


NorCal Mudo offers martial arts that join traditional and modern elements together. We frequently train using punch mitts and Thai pads which allows us to intermix footwork, boxing techniques and the dynamic kicks from Tae Kwon Do to train strike combinations that can be seen in modern combat sports.

Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels. Everyone trains together like a family, including children 8 years and up.

Following a martial path not only trains the body, but also builds character. That is the spirit of mudo our school pursues.

There are multiple versions of Tae Kwon Do that have been presented over several decades in Korea and around the world. Probably the best-known version of Tae Kwon Do is the sport version that entered the Olympics in 1988.

Our particular lineage is derived from a martial art called Moo Duk Kwan (Institute of Martial Virtue).

Moo Duk Kwan was created in the 1940’s by Hwang Kee. It is a blend of original Korean art forms such as Taekyon, Chinese martial arts, and there is also a distinct Karate influence as well. Moo Duk Kwan was once a very popular martial art in Korea and had been promoted under different names and different organizations. It has been called Hwa Soo Do, Soo Bahk Do, and Tang Soo Do (the action star Chuck Norris is a Tang Soo Do black belt).

In the 1960’s, a new organization formed to unify the different martial art schools in Korea under one name. Originally the new name was Tae Soo Do but soon the name Tae Kwon Do was chosen. Three of Hwang Kee’s senior students split from Moo Duk Kwan to join the Tae Kwon Do Association. This was the beginning of Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do.

Master Byong Yu & Master Ken Youn taught Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do in Berkeley California after emigrating from South Korea in the 1960’s. Master Julius Baker Jr. trained at their dojang and after earning his black belt, he continued to teach in the Bay Area for over 40 years. In addition to being an excellent martial artist, Master Baker has been a guiding light for a multitude of students and instructors in the Bay Area.

Our lineage of Tae Kwon Do continues to evolve. Master Byong Yu based much of his footwork on the boxing champion Muhammad Ali. Master Baker incorporated Capoeira and knowledge of Aikido into his training. Master Andre Amacker utilized the dynamic kicks of Tae Kwon Do together with wrestling to flow in and out of fighting ranges. This was before UFC had been created. It’s important to honor the tradition while maintaining an eye forward into what Tae Kwon Do will mean to you.

Vince is a Bay Area native and has been training in martial arts since 1993. He holds a fourth degree black belt in Moodukkwan Taekwondo and has trained in disciplines including San Shou Kickboxing, Northern Shaolin, Tai Chi and Toyama Ryu Battodo.

Having experienced firsthand the benefits of martial arts in his personal life, he is thrilled to share his love and passion of training with you: