The UCLA Martial Arts program is offering free programs to learn in the safety of your home! From Self Defense to Grappling and learning traditional styles like Hapkido you will be able to practice your martial arts on your own while at home or with a partner if it is someone you live with! Check out our videos here and start working out, training and learning! Never trained martial arts before? Not a problem, all of our program are geared towards beginners, with intermediate and advanced students benefiting from honing their fundamental skills and techniques!

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• Fundamentals

The videos below are curated from a variety of different martial arts styles. They are separated by fundamental topics that encompass the movements, techniques and skills that are essential to a wide variety of martial arts and serve as a good starting point for beginners and a refresher or a potential new approach for intermediate to advanced martial artists.

View Full Fundamentals: Footwork video playlist

View Full Fundamentals: Striking video playlist

View Full Fundamentals: Blocking video playlist

• Self Defense

Bruin Self Defense Quick Tips

• Grappling

View Full Grappling videos playlist

• Hapkido

View Full Hapkido videos playlist

• Kali

Video content coming soon!

 

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The Arts are an important aspect of our basic quality of life. The Arts not only enrich our experiences but educate us about the world we live in, provide a means for self exploration and nurture the celebration of cultural diversity. Cultivate and improve your appreciation of the arts. Expand your cultural horizons and experience personal and recreational enrichment with these introductory level arts classes.

 

• Digital Photography

Digital Photography is designed for all levels of photographers. Students will learn the fundamentals of photography in a course setting structured to enhance their creative abilities through group feedback and critiques. Although not required, students are encouraged to work with their images with software such as Photoshop, Lightroom or Aperture. Iphoto and other editing software is acceptable as well. Assignments will vary from sports to portraiture and other topics with the overall goal being a firm understanding of camera operation to achieve quality photographs in a variety of settings. Although the syllabus represents the basic structure of the course, it is subject to change to meet the needs and levels of the class as a whole

• Figure Drawing

In this class you will learn the basics of drawing from a nude figure. The class is geared towards beginner and intermediate drawers, and no previous figure drawing experience is necessary as all concepts are simplified and clearly explained. We will draw from short gesture quick poses and longer poses, from both male and female models of varying body types. Learn about rhythm, shading, weight shift, drawing materials, etc. Equal emphasis will be given to accuracy and emotional expression.

• Guitar

 

• Improv Comedy NEW!!!

 

• Mixed Media Arts

This collage class is designed for various skill levels and no previous experience is necessary. An array of techniques and emphasis on the principles of art will be introduces and incorporated into the art work. Some of these techniques include: creating backgrounds with textured paint, image transfers, and antiquing with acrylic paint. The goal is to complete two finished collages by the end of the quarter.

• Mixin' & Scratchin'

Create your own DJ name for "battles" and "showcases" while you learn mixin', scratchin' and sampling in this fun and creative music class. You will learn song structure, how to use B.P.M (beats per minute,) the tempo of a song, how to mix seamlessly, and finally, how to put a set together. In addition, you will learn how to use a variety of equipment from turntables to mixers and CD's

• Taiko Drumming

Come learn how to play Taiko, Japanese American drumming, from UCLA students just like you! In this class, you will also develop an understanding of the history of the art throughout the world, as well as learn the fundamentals of playing the Taiko. Additionally, you will be introduced to the various styles and forms for playing the instrument that have developed throughout the United States and Japan. Taiko is a great way to workout and tone your entire body while learning a little bit about Japanese-American culture along the way. Register and come learn how to play these drums of thunder!

• Watercolor Painting

Watercolor painting will teach the fundamentals of the art as well as experimental techniques. The class is designed for all skill levels, and no previous experience is necessary as techniques will be introduced and incorporated into the work. The syllabus will frame the course, but the subject will change according to the needs and levels of the class as a whole. The goal is to create two finished paintings by the end of the quarter, and students are encouraged to work outside of class to hone their skills.