Beginning Aikido

UTEP Professional Studies and Continuing Education

This Japanese martial art uses circular and blending movements and solid balance to join with, and redirect an attackers force. Develop confidence and physical endurance as you learn self defense skills. You'll learn the art of ukemi (taking a fall) along with several defenses against grabs and punches. Each class consists of warm-up exercises, ukemi practice, defensive techniques, and cool down exercises - - all in easy-to-learn steps. Minimum age 17.

Instructor: Wayne Massey
Time/Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays; 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Room 119, Memorial Gym, University of Texas at El Paso

Aikido for Kids

UTEP Professional Studies and Continuing Education

Learn basic Aikido movements in this fun and exciting new class designed for children ages 7 to 14. The Japanese martial art of Aikido does not teach students how to fight. The focus of the class is on developing confidence and physical endurance while learning self-defense movements. Students will learn the art of ukemi (taking a fall) along with several defenses against grabs and punches. Each class consists of warm-up exercises, ukemi practice, defensive techniques and cool-down exercises. All exercises and combinations are done in easy-to-follow steps.

Instructor: Andrew Neal
Time/Date: Mondays and Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Room 119, Memorial Gym, University of Texas at El Paso

For additional information visit UTEP's Continuing Education Department online
or call them at (915) 747-5142

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PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION
MINERS' HALL, RM. 108
UTEP
EL PASO, TEXAS 79968-0602