HWA RANG KWAN is the oldest Korean martial arts center on the West Coast. Established in San Francisco in 1965, the purpose of Hwa Rang Kwan is to develop mind and body harmony, and by doing so achieve perfection of the human spirit.
Hwa Rang Kwan - literally, The School of Flowering Youth - is named after the Hwa Rang (Flowering Youth), the most famous warriors of ancient Korea. Founded in the sixth century, the Hwa Rang were enlightened individuals, schooled in both Confucianism and Buddhism. The Hwa Rang fought with dignity and nobility, and eventually brought an era of epic conflict to an end by unifying Korea for the first time.
Hwa Rang Kwan teaches students aged 4 years old and up the traditional Korean art of TAEKWONDO ("The Way of Foot and Fist Fighting" - a hard style which consists of fast and powerful strikes with hands and feet). The school also offers a great KICKBOXING program for those seeking physical fitness and self-defense, with several classes per week. PERSONAL TRAINING sessions and private lessons are also available, by appointment
HOW TO GET STARTED
Everyone, regardless of experience, starts with Three Day Basics: 3 one-on-one classes with one of our instructors, each around 40 minutes long. This is designed to ease you into our regular classes, with some knowledge of our system and the philosophy behind it. Basic Training costs $60.00, and is scheduled by appointment.
An intro Kickboxing class, with a free pair of Revgear handwraps, costs only $10.00. Kickboxing membership is $75.00 (if you sign up for a year) or $85.00 per month (for month-to-month), for unlimited classes. This is a great deal if you come more than once a week. Call now to make an appointment for your first class.
If you would like more information about any of our classes, please call Master Steve Rapport at 415.495.2025, or send him an email, and arrange to come in for a tour and to take a class.