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FALL 2018

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Class Descriptions

Aikido

Aikido is a sophisticated method of inner development and an art of self-defense. Training includes body conditioning, grappling techniques, and practice with the wooden staff. No experience necessary.

Aoinagi (Interim)

Continues training beyond the beginning level, exploring deeper levels of martial arts experience, including weapons training, effective self-defense techniques and the artistic dimension through advanced Kata practice.

Aoinagi Karate All Levels

Continues training beyond the beginning level, exploring deeper levels of martial arts experience, including weapons training, effective self-defense techniques and the artistic dimension through advanced Kata practice.

Arnis/Escrima Tapi Tapi

A comprehensive Filipino martial art covering weapon and empty hand applications. The Arnis/Escrima System focuses on body mechanics and 5 basic concepts of: power, speed, distance timing, focus, transition and balance. Kombatan is a Filipino martial art, which combines several classical and modern styles ( Solo Baston, Doble Baston, Mano Mano, Espada y Daga, Daga sa Daga, Balisong, Bankaw, Dolo and Dumog).

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Level 1

Learn the highly effective ground fighting/grappling methods from Brazil. Numerous chokes, arm locks, shoulder wrenches, escapes, defenses and strategies are worked from a variety of different angles and positions.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Gi

Learn the highly effective ground fighting/grappling methods from Brazil. Numerous chokes, arm locks, shoulder wrenches, escapes, defenses and strategies are worked from a variety of different angles and positions.

Capoeira - Beginning

A Brazilian martial art form developed by the African slaves. Self-defense and combat exercises, full body workout, dance, music, acrobatics, all in one! Capoeira builds mental and physical strength, endurance and agility while creating an outlet for creativity and self-expression.

Capoeira - Intermediate

A Brazilian martial art form developed by the African slaves. Self-defense and combat exercises, full body workout, dance, music, acrobatics, all in one! Capoeira builds mental and physical strength, endurance and agility while creating an outlet for creativity and self-expression.

Fitness Through Martial Arts for UCSD Retirees

Join Alfonso Gomez, UCSD retiree and coordinator of the UCSD Martial Arts Rec Classes, for a stretching and strengthening class based on Okinawan Karate principles and techniques. Designed to allow participants to work at their own pace in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Hapkido - Beginning

Beginning: Yongmudo Hapkido is a mixed martial art that incorporates joint locks, kicks, punches, throws, and grappling into a comprehensive system for self-defense. You will get an excellent cardio workout and develop a variety of skills in a safe, controlled environment.

Hapkido - Intermediate

Intermediate: Building on the beginning class, this class requires experience and control both for sparring and more advanced techniques, and requires advanced abilities in falling safely, which, depending on the semester, typically requires the prior achievement of a blue belt in our system. There is a continued/increased focus on physical fitness and tapping the mind-body connection.

Hapkido - Advanced

Advanced: This class focuses heavily on joint locks, takedowns, and a more limited set of traditional Hapkido kicks, combined with advanced topics including weapons use and defense, police arresting and takedown techniques, etc. More time is spent on techniques but with less physical impact and less time for fitness. Unlike the Intermediate course, new students are welcome provided they are concurrently taking the beginning class or have prior Hapkido experience.

Iaido - Japanese Swordsmanship

Iaido is the art of Japanese swordsmanship. This style of swordsmanship (Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu), founded over 450 years ago, is one of the most widely practiced style of swordsmanship today. Students start with the basics of swordsmanship, and from there, will progress to learning the applied use of the sword through the waza and kata practice of the MJER curriculum.

Jeet Kune Do

A mixed martial arts style that intertwines Filipino Kali, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, French Savate and Indonesian martial arts.

Judo

This martial art and Olympic sport teaches the principle of flexibility in the application of throwing, grappling, learning how to fall and submission techniques.

Kendo - Beginning

Kendo is the “Way of the Sword”. It is the martial art of Japanese fencing, which descended from traditional Japanese swordsmanship. Today, it has evolved into one of Japan’s major sporting activities. This martial art studies the art of Japanese Samurai sword. This activity has evolved into one of Japan’s major sporting activities.

Kendo - Advanced

This martial art studies the art of Japanese Samurai sword. This activity has evolved into one of Japan’s major sporting activities.

Kobudo - Beginning

This class covers classical Okinawan forms of weapons combat. One starts with the Bo staff and, through disciplined practice, may advance to other weapons.

Kobudo - Beginning (Interim)

This class covers classical Okinawan forms of weapons combat. One starts with the Bo staff and, through disciplined practice, may advance to other weapons.

Okinawan Karate - Beginning

This class covers the fundamentals of classical Okinawan Karate Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring). The training is rigorous and challenging but also lots of fun.

Okinawan Karate- Beginning (Interim)

This class covers the fundamentals of classical Okinawan Karate Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring). The training is rigorous and challenging but also lots of fun.

Okinawan Karate - Advanced

This class covers the fundamentals of classical Okinawan Karate Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring). The training is rigorous and challenging but also lots of fun.

Okinawan Karate- Advanced (Interim)

This class covers the fundamentals of classical Okinawan Karate Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring). The training is rigorous and challenging but also lots of fun.

Okinawan Karate - Kumite

This martial art form is an intro to Okinawan sparring techniques.

San Soo Kung Fu

Kung Fu San Soo is an ancient hand-to-hand fighting system developed by Buddhist monks based on punching, kicking, leverages, throws, body dynamics, forms and weapons. In this class students will learn fundamental aspects of hand-to-hand combat.

Taekwondo - Beginning

This class focuses on the traditional aspects of Taekwondo as a martial art with conditioning, kicking, stance work, self-defense application and free sparring. All levels welcome.

Taekwondo - Competition Workout

This class focuses on the traditional aspects of Taekwondo as a martial art with conditioning, kicking, stance work, self-defense application and free sparring.

T'ai Chi

As one of the most well known styles of internal martial arts, Tai Chi focuses on understanding proper body alignment and mechanics. The signature slow speed of Tai Chi centers the mind and provides time for students to realign their body structures.

Tai Chi for Retirees et al.

Tai Chi focuses on understanding proper body alignment and mechanics. The signature slow speed of Tai Chi centers the mind and provides time for students to realign their body structures. Tai Chi is practiced recreationally to calm the mind, strengthen the body and recover from injury. Join instructor Matthew Tay, a UCSD alum currently finishing an advanced degree in Oriental Medicine from the Pacific School of Oriental Medicine, for these weekly sessions of soothing and regenerative exercise. The class will be held outdoors on the grassy area between the UCSD Retirement Resource Center and the Conrad Prebys Music Center.

Taichi - Competition Workout

Known more popularly as Kung Fu, Chinese Martial Arts (Wushu) is one of the most well known martial arts styles in the world. Wushu emphasizes on speed, agility, and power. Through proper and rigorous training, students learn how to move agilely while still executing powerful strikes. Weapons are also a very signature part of Wushu but will only be taught with instructor permission. Students will learn more advanced climbs, wraps, and drops with a strong emphasis on fluidity, technique and control. Must be proficient in all previous levels.

Tang Soo Do Karate - Beginning

Beginning and advanced training includes vigorous physical exercise and self-defense including kicking, punching, judo throwing, grappling and joint lock. Weapons training using staff, cane, nunchucks, knife and sword. Meditation development of inner power through ancient Korean meditation exercises (Ki Kong).

Tang Soo Do Karate - Continuing

Beginning and advanced training includes vigorous physical exercise and self-defense including kicking, punching, judo throwing, grappling and joint lock. Weapons training using staff, cane, nunchucks, knife and sword. Meditation development of inner power through ancient Korean meditation exercises (Ki Kong).

Wushu Beginning

Wushu is a no-contact Chinese Martial Art that emphasizes body coordination, agility, and power. This class focuses on all beginning level skills.

Wushu Competition Workout

Wushu is a no-contact Chinese Martial Art that emphasizes body coordination, agility, and power. As an intermediate class, instructor approval is mandatory. This class focuses on jump kicks and weapon instruction. Beginners should try the Tuesday 8:30 p.m. Wushu Class.

Wushu Weapons

Wushu is a no-contact Chinese Martial Art that emphasizes body coordination, agility and power. As an intermediate/advanced class, this class focuses on refining jump kicks for students who have previously studied them.

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