Leisure Education

Spring 2010 Leisure Education Classes

797 Danzan Ryu Jujitsu

Dates: 3/30/10 - 5/20/10
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Times: 6:45p.m. - 8:45p.m.
Fees: $100
Location: CRC 117
Instructor: Sue Jennings, 4th Degree Black Belt

Course Description:

Danzan Ryu Jujitsu is a dynamic martial art that traces its heritage from the arts utilized by the Japanese samurai warrior. Students will practice various escapes and holds, throwing techniques, rolling and falling, striking, blocking, and grappling, as well as learning basic anatomy, physiology and healing techniques.  Considered to be one of the most comprehensive martial arts taught today, students will learn some of the history and culture behind this style of martial arts. Danzan Ryu is presented as an art form, with the by-product being self-defense.  The classes will cover all aspects of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.  This is an on-going class with both beginning and returning students. Students will experience increased self-confidence through physical and mental achievements. They will develop self-defense and awareness skills, plus the ability to better focus, thereby reducing stress and gaining a more positive attitude.

798 Sports Massage

Dates: 3/30/10 - 5/18/10
Day: Tuesday
Times: 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.
Fees: $30
Location: CRC 117
Instructor: Sue Jennings

Course Description

The self-massage to music is a class emphasizing positive energy. When you feel better you have more energy to do what you want to do and need to do in your life. This 15 minute massage is designed to awaken and invigorate the muscles in your body by a massage you learn to perform on yourself. After you learn the massage strokes and pattern, you’ll then learn to select appropriate music to help you keep pace with the massage strokes. Besides feeling good, it’s a lot of fun and helps relieve stress. You’ll enjoy learning to perform a self-massage to music, which is designed to help you keep a rhythmic pace while performing the massage. The self-massage techniques are taught in two ways: as your day begins or before you’d participate in any activity or sport to help energize you; and after a long day or a workout to help relieve sore muscles or just to wind down, relax and relieve stress. Used by Olympic athletes, as well as individuals participating in any sport, this massage can make a positive difference in your overall performance in sports. Whether you do sports or not, come learn an easy way to increase your energy level and be ready for the new day. Students should leave class feeling better and more relaxed than when they arrived. Wear comfortable clothing.