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 […]
Welcome to Free Week
Monday, September 14 – Sunday, September 20, 2026 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 […]
Women (Trans Women Welcome) & Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary (2STNB) Fitness Hours
With the opening of Recreation Centre North, Women (Trans Women Welcome) & Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary (2STNB) fitness hours is expanding. The program will feature longer hours in a dedicated space at the ARC Fitness Centre and will be supported by staff who identify as a woman or 2STNB. Feel empowered and gain the confidence you […]
Instructors
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Nancy Ngo
Programs Taught – Summer 2026 K-Pop Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Street Jazz Wednesdays 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Fitness Centres & Locations
UBC Recreation’s Fitness & Classes programs are offered across two fitness centres, a spin studio, a dojo, and several multi-purpose studios across the UBC Vancouver campus. All fitness memberships include access to both ARC and Rec North Fitness Centres. For more information about Fitness Centre memberships. Rec North Fitness Centre The ARC