Recreation Center

SUMMER 2009 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 June 1st through August 7th. However, there are no classes over the July 4th holiday weekend.

Registration Begins Monday, May 18th (9am)

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
			YANG STYLE TAIJIQUAN 4:30-5:30PM
	SHAO-LIN KUNG FU 5:30-7PM			SHAO-LIN KUNG FU 5:30-7PM
	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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Yang Style Taijiquan ("Tai Chi")

Tai Chi is a traditional martial art and health exercise method that emphasizes deep relaxation of mind and body. However, because it does not rely on brute force, Tai Chi is also a rare example of martial art that can be used by both men and women. Yang style Tai Chi bare-hand forms will be taught in this class. All class meets in Carlson 1B12.

Days	Times	Dates	Fee	Code
W	4:30-5:30pm	6/3-7/1	$18	731310A
W	4:30-5:30pm	7/8-8/5	$18	831310A

Instructor: Larry Schwarz

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Shao-lin Kung Fu

Chinese Shao-lin Kung Fu was developed by the famous monks of the Honan Temple and is considered by many to be the origin of most styles of martial arts throughout the Orient. This class encompasses many colorful and challenging styles of training: Shangtung Black Tiger, White Crane, Praying Mantis, LoHan Fist, and the classical "Monks" staff and "Beggars" stick. Traditional Chi Kung postures and the Tai Chi form, with sticky hands training, as also taught. Class meets in Carlson 1B12.

Days	Times	Dates	Fee	Code
M, Th	5:30-7:30pm	6/1-7/2	$26	730760A
M,Th	5:30-7:30pm	Cancelled	$26	830760A

Instructor: Cathy Gaffney

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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.

Days	Times	Dates	Fee	Code
M,F	6:30-8:00pm	6/1-6/29	$22	730720A
M,F	6:30-8:00pm	7/6-8/7	$22	830720A

Instructor: Dan Lockhart

 

March 24th, 2009

 

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