If you’re interested in following in the footsteps of martial arts masters, Sports Services has a variety of martial arts programs at different levels to help you get to that ninja status you’ve desired for so long. Sports Services offers different martial arts programs varying in intensity and skill required: Aikido, Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, MMA, and Fencing. You can try our Martial Arts classes at a drop-in rate, just ask our client service personnel for more information.
Martial Arts
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Aikido is a non-competitive martial art without weapons; teaching students to use only the strength necessary to control an adversary. A safe and enjoyable teaching atmosphere allows students to develop respect for themselves and others in order to increase self-confidence and to improve...
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the fastest growing and most influential martial arts system in the world today! It is based on...
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Not available for spring/summer
Fencing for adults is a course which aims to give participants a solid understanding of attack and defence techniques of the sport. All equipment is provided.
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Karate practice is divided into three categories: KIHON (basic blocks, punches, kicks and stances), KATA (pre-arranged forms simulating combat situations), and KUMITE (sparring). As the student progresses technically, they progress physically and his/her practice demands greater stamina. At...
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Kung Fu is an ancient Chinese martial art with a holistic training system specific to Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. You will learn traditional forms, kicking (including the famous tornado and butterfly kicks), punching, blocking, grappling and throwing, as well as self-defense techniques and chi-...
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Not available for spring/summer
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program will give participants a taste of what it’s like to be George St-Pierre by helping improve self-confidence, flexibility, strength...
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Taekwondo teaches self-defence while emphasizing the harmonization of mind, body, and spirit. A long-time friend of the University of Ottawa, Grand Master Tae E Lee has been a tireless promoter of the core values of Taekwondo. His emphasis on both the mind and body will help...
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Not available for spring/summer
Self Defence for Women is a Tae E. Lee Taekwondo program that emphasizes self-defense techniques, teaching students quick reaction and balance...
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Not available for spring/summer
Taekwondo Olympic Training is an optional training session for those students currently attending the regular taekwondo classes. Members must have...
