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SUMMER 2011 MARTIAL ARTS

The Instruction Program offers a variety of martial art forms to meet all of your needs. If you've ever thought about learning a martial art for fitness, self-defense, or self-confidence, now is the time to try one of our programs. All of our instructors are professionals of high rank, with many years of practice and experience behind them. Some are even nationally or internationally recognized as experts within their field. Don't be fooled by imitators or wannabes, these people are the real deal!

These classes run throughout the summer, and are available to current CU Students and Members of the Recreation Center. Classes run as two consecutive five-week sessions, from May 31st through August 5th.  However, there are no classes over Memorial Day and Independence Day Holiday weekend. This includes Monday, May 30th and Monday, July 4th.

Registration Begins Monday, May 16th (9am)

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Tai Chi
4:30-6:00PM
   
ENSHIN KARATE
6:30-8:00PM
ENSHIN KARATE
6:30-8:00PM
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Check out our Personal Training Sessions side-bar link for information on Women's Self Defense Seminars and Personal Self-Defense Lessons.

In addition, check out our fall & spring semester schedules for even more martial arts classes.

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Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a traditional martial art and health exercise method that emphasizes deep relaxation of mind and body. Please come join Tai Chi Master, Larry Kishiyama, as you learn postures that strengthen your body, sharpen your mind, and free your spirit. All class meets in Carlson 1B12.

Days Times Dates Fee Code
W 4:30-6:00pm 6/1-6/29 $20 730770A
W 4:30-6:00pm 7/6-8/3 $20 830770A

Instructor: Larry Kishiyama

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Enshin Karate

Enshin Karate is considered the ultimate practical style in the martial arts. It encompasses a trademark strategy that enables its practitioners to convert defense into offense, utilizing devastating blocks, kicks and punches. It stresses the development of flexibility, power, and speed; with emphasis on stretching, conditioning, and practice. Class meets in the East General Gym and in the mat room.

Days Times Dates Fee Code
M,F 6:30-8:00pm 6/3-7/1 $25 730720A
M,F 6:30-8:00pm 7/8-8/5 $25 830720A

Instructor: Dan Lockhart

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