ADULT RECREATION: MIND & BODY CLASSES
Membership not required to participate!
Member Registration begins
at Sign-up Night, September
2.
OPEN Registration (members & non-members) begins September
3 in the IM-Rec Sports Business Office, located in the AFC.
(click on class titles for dates/ times/prices; all
classes may not be offered each semester)
Practical
Self-Defense
In this class participants will learn self-defense in as true and
accurate fashion as possible, in a balanced and well-rounded context
by combining classical Eastern Martial Arts with modern self-defense
skills. Benefits include developing desirable attributes such
as discipline, courage, confidence and even greater spiritual awareness
while learning how to recognize and avoid or defuse potentially dangerous
situations before they become violent. Participants will be
trained to have the physical tools to survive an attack if it is
unavoidable. There is no sparring. Classes are energetic, fun and
low impact. (10 classes)
Instructor: Michael Jabalee
Karatedo
The Way of The Empty Hand. Internationally certified instructors
of Shoryuin Muso Chishin Ryu Heiho Shorin Ken Karatedo provide the opportunity
for all participants to achieve
the optimal balance, strength, self-discipline, self-confidence, and
harmony of the mind, body, and spirit through classical Japanese martial
arts
training. Participants will also be introduced to classical Japanese
martial philosophy, techniques, katas (moving meditations) and self-defense.
Legitimate
ranking is offered through Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (Greater Japan Martial
Virtue Society), Japan's oldest and most prestigious martial arts society.
No prior martial arts experience is required for class participation.
(21 classes)
Instructors: Michael Nguyen & Suzanne Moore Nguyen
Beginner T'ai Chi
Empty Your Mind–Fill Your Body with Energy. This class will teach the
beginning part of the Yang Style short T'ai Chi form as taught by Professor
Cheng Man-Ching. The slow, flowing movements of T'ai Chi offer the student
many benefits: improved balance, relaxation, stress reduction, better health.
Taught in a very accessible manner, this class is appropriate for anyone interested
in starting to learn about this venerable Chinese art. (10 classes)
Instructors: Judith Sullivan & Ferrell Mercer
Tae Kwon Do
Tired of
your exercise routine? It's time to kick it up notch with this fun, intense,
whole body workout. Learn the fundamentals of the explosive sport of
Tae Kwon Do with concentration on power and speed.
Strikes: Punches, blocks, knee and elbow strikes, and standing
and jumping kicks
Drills: Plyometric drills, motor skill enhancement, core strength and
static and dynamic flexibility
Special: Rolls and falls, hapkido self defense take-downs, and judo throws
and wrestling
No experience necessary, but be prepared to sweat and notice a dramatic
increase in your strength and flexibility! (12 classes)
Instructor: Daniel Singer
Iaido [CANCELLED for Fall Semester]
The Way of Sword Drawing and Harmony.
Internationally certified Instructors of Shoryuin Muso Chishin Ryu Heiho
Iaido and Ittoh Ryu Iaijutsu provide the fundamentals and advance skills
of Iaido dynamics to all participants. Curricular objective contains
proper handling of a wooden sword, basic body movements, application
of basic
Iaido drills, drawing, cutting, parrying, returning techniques and overall
understanding of philosophy and ceremonial aesthetics of Iaido. Legitimate
ranking is offered through Dai Nippon
Butoku Kai (Greater Japan Martial Virtue Society), Japan's oldest and
most prestigious martial arts society. No prior martial arts experience
is required for class participation. (11 classes)
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