Real Hapkido for the next generation. A complete, structured curriculum covering strikes, joint locks, throws, falls, and the discipline of a true martial artist.
Why Juniors Hapkido
Strikes, joint locks, throws, and breakfalls — Juniors Hapkido is a genuine martial arts education, not a watered-down kids class. Students graduate with real skills.
A clear, structured rank system gives students a measurable path forward. Each belt represents genuinely earned skills — and the confidence that comes with real achievement.
Martial arts demands the kind of focused attention that translates directly to academic performance. Our Juniors students consistently outperform peers in school focus metrics.
The paradox of martial arts: students who train are far less likely to fight. Understanding real capability produces genuine confidence — and confident kids don't need to prove anything.
Coordination, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance all improve rapidly. Juniors Hapkido students are noticeably more athletic than peers who don't train.
Age-appropriate, practically applicable self-defense techniques. Students learn to protect themselves intelligently — without aggression, without ego, and without hesitation.
The Curriculum
Juniors Hapkido follows a structured, belt-mapped curriculum that builds real martial arts knowledge systematically from white to black belt.
Juniors Classes
For Parents
"My daughter has been in Juniors Hapkido for two years. She's a different kid — more confident, more disciplined, and more emotionally resilient than I could have imagined. The instructors here genuinely care about every student's growth, not just their technique."
"My son was getting bullied and we weren't sure what to do. Six months into Juniors Hapkido he carries himself completely differently. The bullying stopped. The confidence is real."
"Three kids, all in Juniors Hapkido. The structure and values this program instills are better than anything we've found in any other sport or activity. Worth every penny."
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Where it all starts. The play-based introduction to Hapkido for our youngest students.
→Train alongside your child. The complete Korean martial art — for adults at every level.
→The perfect grappling complement to Hapkido. Renzo Gracie lineage, all levels welcome.
→No Commitment Required
Come in, meet the coaches, try a class, and see if it's the right fit. Zero pressure, zero hard sell.
Come train, meet the instructors, and experience what makes Renzo Gracie Evolution the premier martial arts destination in the San Fernando Valley.