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 […]
ARC Fitness Centre Closure | Jan 5 – 7
Due to REC North construction, the ARC Fitness Centre will be closed from Thursday, January 5 – Saturday, January 7, and will re-open as normal on Sunday, January 8.
Get moving during Thrive Month!
Come get moving with us this November as we enter Thrive Month! What is Thrive Month? Each year, UBC dedicates the month of November as a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn and explore ways to support our mental health. To celebrate Thrive Month on campus this year, UBC Recreation […]
Moves on MacInnes
Moves on MacInnes provides free sports and activity equipment to the UBC community for use on MacInnes Field. As part of an investment from the University of British Columbia towards increasing access to student recreation, the Moves on MacInnes program is designed to encourage informal activities and social opportunities at the heart of UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Your quick guide to UBC Recreation terms!
Confused about a term you’ve heard around campus? We’ve got you covered! They’re a lot of commonly used terms here at UBC Recreation that you will hear and see around campus. Here is your quick guide to understanding them.
Welcome to Free Week
Tuesday, May 20 – Monday, May 26, 2025 Welcome to UBC Recreation’s Free Week – a week when you can try out a variety of fitness classes for free! Open to UBC Students, UBC Faculty& Staff, and the public, programs are available across several recreation facilities at UBC Vancouver’s Point Grey campus. No experience is […]
Juan | Faces of Recreation
Juan is a Professor in the Department of Botany at UBC. Can you start by telling us how long you have been part of the Personal Training Program? Juan: I have e-mails from my first trainer, Amir, starting from January 2011! That’s much longer than I thought! Why did you choose Personal Training at UBC […]
Women (Trans Women Welcome) & Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary (2STNB) Fitness Hours
Students are encouraged to visit the ARC Lower Level Studio during special Women (Trans Women Welcome) & Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary (2STNB) fitness hours. Enjoy private studio times, access to equipment, and the supervision of friendly and knowledgeable staff who self-identify as a woman or 2STNB. Feel empowered and gain the confidence you need to make […]
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