Stay active this summer with UBC Recreation!
Staying on or near campus this summer and want to make the most of your UBC Student discounts? From fitness classes, to drop-in sports, to summer leagues, UBC Recreation offers a wide range of activities for students to enjoy during summer break!
Membership Appreciation | Mar 16-17
Thank you for being a member at UBC Recreation! Enjoy 2 days of special events where you can meet with Personal Trainers, get advice on workouts, check your BMI, and WIN daily prizes!
Instructional Fitness Classes | Drop-in Available
Looking for more fitness classes on a flexible drop-in basis? We’ve got you covered! Check out the instructional fitness classes that are available for drop-in.
Alex Kask
Alex is a direct student of Ono Yōtarō-sensei of the Chōfūkan Dōjō in Kyōto, Japan, who is the 16th lineal headmaster of the Bitchū-den linegage of Takenouchi-ryū Bu-jutsu, one of Japan’s oldest and most respected martial traditions. Takenouchi-ryū is recognized by historians as the first school of jū-jutsu. Alex is the highest ranked teacher of […]
Ken Stavenes
Ken began training with the UBC Judo Club in 1995 and has been instructing with UBC Judo for the past 10 years. During his time at UBC he has also had the opportunity to train with other martial arts clubs including the former UBC Arnis Club and former UBC Sambo club. He believes that Judo […]
Hiro Inoue
Teaching younger generations ’How Not to Fight’ with training how to use the sword most effectively Qualifications Roku-Dan (6th Degree) of Iaido at All Japan Iaido Federation (ZNIR) Nana-Dan (7th Degree), Kyoshi Hachi-dan (8th Degree) Officially certified instructor at World MJER Iaido Federation (Iaido Kokusai Renmei) Has taught Iaido with UBC Recreation for over 35 […]
Dan Read
Bio Dan Read has been training in martial arts for 35 years, and teaching Hapkido for almost 30. In addition to Hapkido, Dan has a well-rounded background in a variety of other fighting arts, including Karate, Kendo, Tai Chi, and Escrima, as well as historical European martial arts and modern approaches to self-defence. He has […]
Martial Arts
Welcome to Find focus and build self-confidence while achieving mental and physical strength. UBC Recreation offers a variety of martial arts taught by experienced martial arts instructors who integrate discipline, precision, power, and self-defense into every lesson. The classes we offer, include but are not limited to: Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Iaido, and Judo. All […]