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.
For Parents
"My 12yo son is just starting, was very nervous the first day, but they had him fitting right in. … Hapkido has been a perfect fit. … They challenge them right away to step up to level, and he left practicing the moves for hours."
"Our son has been attending Renzo Gracie Evolution for over a month and it has been a great experience for a beginner in Hapkido. Classes are organized and appropriate size and he has been learning skills each class."
"My son has been attending hapkido classes for over 2 years here. All of the teachers are amazing and the atmosphere is great."
Also Available
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.