UBC Day of the LongBoat 2023
Relive our favourite moments from Day of the LongBoat 2023 with this recap!
Rafael Da Silva
Rafael is a 2nd-degree IBJJF Black Belt in under UFC/PRIDE FC/TUF fighter Cristiano Marcello. He has accumulated almost 20 years of training and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, including extensive Mixed Martial Arts training in Curitiba, Brazil, where he trained with several MMA fighting legends. He is also an IBJJF-certified judge and referee, acting in […]
“Moves with the Move U Crew” Podcast: Walking at the Beach
An episode to be played at any of the beaches in Vancouver this summer!
“Moves with the Move U Crew” Podcast: Core Breathing
The muscles that help us breathe deserve some attention, too!
2023 UBC-V Faculty and Staff Sports Day
Last Friday, we hosted our annual UBC Faculty & Staff Sports Day! UBC Thunderbirds and UBC Human Resources partnered to organize the fun-filled event. There were lots of laughs and smiles, bringing together the various members of the community.
Pawan
Pawan is a 4th-year UBC Political Science student and an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. His fitness journey began with weight management challenges, but through dedication he has lost over 120 lbs and built sustainable habits that fuel his passion for sports and training. He specializes in weight loss and creating approachable, sustainable paths to fitness […]
What are Intramural Playoffs? The Ultimate Showdown
As the Intramurals league playoffs are fast approaching, it’s time for us to talk about what the playoffs are and what they mean for the teams involved.
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 […]