<p>I was just wondering if you could think of any program in martial arts that could be suitable for absolute beginners, and for which there is an instruction class at UCB. I looked at the RSF website and the website of the UCB Martial Arts Program, but it was not much helpful. I really do not have any particular preferences, just want to try something new and interesting that I could do even though I am a total sports antitalent. I understand that there are some clubs etc. but I am not sure if there is something that you can join year-round or...?</p>
<p>The RSF has martial art clubs, which you can pay $120 a semester and you attend their practices and learn. I never been part of one, but my friend has and there are weekly practices you attend. They have instructors to teach beginners so they should be beginner friendly…There’s a week in which all the martial arts program let you go to a lesson for free…and it’s usually in the beginning of each semester…so you can check those out</p>
<p>There are also PE classes that are martial arts/elementary level. I’m currently taking Taekwondo, Elementary level and it’s very beginner friendly. You don’t need to know anything going in and you make friends working out I would advise you take it P/NP instead of letter grade though…however, if you want to thoroughly learn martial arts, the PE classes aren’t as thoroughly as if you signed up for the RSF club </p>
<p>There are also student groups with martial arts that the RSF doesn’t cover. For example, there’s a kendo club and wushu club…these are also accepting of beginners and you won’t be the only one that’s going to be trying it out</p>
<p>Edit: PE classes, you only need to rent the uniform…$15 for the semester, but you also have to go weekly because attendance is a big part of your grade. It’s also only two hours a week. RSF Clubs, you pay $120 and you learn a lot more and there are weekly practices you can attend 2-7 hours a week…Kendo Club is $40 a semester</p>
I would advise you take it P/NP instead of letter grade though…however, if you want to thoroughly learn martial arts, the PE classes aren’t as thoroughly as if you signed up for the RSF club </p>