Welcome to Martial Arts Classes!
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 levels are welcome to connect your mind and body, while developing your own strength, feeling of safety, empowerment and confidence.
Latest Fitness & Classes News
Feb 14 – Facilities Open & Programs Running
Updated: February 15, 2019 6:30 A.M. PST
UBC Recreation and most of its sports facilities are currently open and operating normally.
Please check back here or on Twitter for up-to-date information.
February 15 – Updated hours and closure notices for UBC sport facilities
- Thunderbird Park – Partially CLOSED due to snow on fields
- Staff are continuing to clear the playing surfaces and updates will be posted as they are re-opened
February 15 – Program & Lesson Cancellations
- None
Please check this page regularly for updated information.
Members of the UBC community please consult UBC’s Winter Weather Conditions Protocol.
Family Day Long Weekend Hours | Feb. 18, 2019
Hours for UBC Recreation facilities during the Family Day Long Weekend are as follow:
Student Recreation Centre
February 16, 2019: 9:00AM – 10:00PM
February 17, 2019: 9:00AM – 10:00PM
February 18, 2019: 12:00AM – 6:00PM
Birdcoop and ARC Fitness Centres
February 16, 2019: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
February 17, 2019: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
February 18, 2019: 12:00PM – 5:00PM
UBC Aquatic Centre
February 16, 2019: 8:00AM – 9:00PM
February 17, 2019: 8:00AM – 9:00PM
February 18, 2019: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
UBC Tennis Centre
February 16, 2019: 8:00AM – 10:00PM
February 17, 2019: 8:00AM – 10:00PM
February 18, 2019: 8:00AM – 10:00PM
*No Programs Running from Feb 16-18*
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Administrative Offices
February 16, 2019: CLOSED
February 17, 2019: CLOSED
February 18, 2019: CLOSED
Pro-Shop
February 16, 2019: 9:00AM – 11:00PM
February 17, 2019: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
February 18, 2019: 7:00AM – 4:00PM
UBC Baseball Indoor Training Centre
February 16, 2019: 3:00PM – 8:30PM
February 17, 2019: 3:00PM – 7:30PM
February 18, 2019: 3:00PM – 8:30PM
Camps
February 16, 2019: CLOSED
February 17, 2019: CLOSED
February 18, 2019: CLOSED
John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse
February 16, 2019: CLOSED
February 17, 2019: CLOSED
February 18, 2019: CLOSED
War Memorial Gym
February 16, 2019: CLOSED
February 17, 2019: CLOSED
February 18, 2019: CLOSED
Notice: Women on Weights Cancelled – Jan 21
Unfortunately today’s fitness class, Women on Weights on Jan 21 from 8:00-8:55 PM in the ARC Lower Level Studio is cancelled due to instructor’s availability.
A make-up class will be scheduled and registrants will be contacted via email on details of the arrangement. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact fitness.programs@ubc.ca. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Notice: Arrangements for Cancelled Barre Fitness Class – Jan 8
Unfortunately, Barre Fitness on Jan 8 from 6:00-6:55pm in the ARC Main Level Studio is cancelled due to instructor availability.
We will run a free class next Tuesday, Jan 15. Current registrants will be refunded a portion of the fee, and the amended fee will apply to future registrations.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact fitness.programs@ubc.ca. We apologize for any inconvenience.