Kwantlen Chronicle » kickboxing http://www.kwantlenchronicle.ca Produced by Kwantlen Polytechnic University journalism students Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:35:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 KSA intramurals at Kwantlen’s Richmond campus http://www.kwantlenchronicle.ca/2010/10/ksa-intramurals-at-kwantlens-richmond-campus/ http://www.kwantlenchronicle.ca/2010/10/ksa-intramurals-at-kwantlens-richmond-campus/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:40:20 +0000 Paul Fleischanderl http://www.kwantlenchronicle.ca/?p=3156 KSA offers at Kwantlen’s Richmond Campus five fitness classes: Yoga, Boot Camp Circuit Training, Kickboxing, Group Groove and Group Centregy. All classes are held at the Blossoming Lotus Studio (Room 1320) in Richmond. Membership is $25/30 a month, drop-in purchases are available at KSA Member Services.

KSA-flyers for the intramurals on a table

One of KSA's information desks with flyers for this semester's intramurals. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


guys working out in bootcamp-class

Boot Camp Circuit Training with Travis Tomlin. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


hand on elastic band and face, blurred background

Eddie Lee with an elastic band, instructor Travis Tomlin is blurred in the background. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


elastic bands on the floor

Boot Camp classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm - 5pm. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


yoga class sitting on the floor, their hands in the air

David Yao's yoga class in the Blossoming Lotus Studio on Wednesdays 5:15pm to 6:15pm. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


people moving at yoga

Movement at Yao's yoga class. The first 30 minutes of the class are active... (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


People relaxing on the floor

... the second part of the class is relaxing and recreational. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


Instructors show how to kickbox

Kickboxing instructors Milo and Marcy Hilario show movements and combinations in their Monday class (4pm - 5pm). There is a second session on Wednesdays. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


a guy is aiming at a pad at kickboxing

James Rai is aiming at a boxing pad in front of him. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


bare feet on the floor

Participants at Kickboxing train in there bare feet and sport clothes. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


Countdown clock in front of a mirror

A clock simulates a three-minute round. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


yoga instructor is spreading her legs

Yoga instructor Miki Tse in a yoga possition during one of her Monday sessions. Session 1 is from 11:55am to 12:55pm, session 2 from 1pm - 2pm. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


yoga position, hands in the air

People raise their hands in Monday's second yoga session. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)


namaste gesture at yoga class

The indian greeting 'namaste' is the end of every yoga class. (Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)

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Kickboxing: staying in shape, feeling safe http://www.kwantlenchronicle.ca/2010/10/kickboxing-staying-in-shape-feeling-safe/ http://www.kwantlenchronicle.ca/2010/10/kickboxing-staying-in-shape-feeling-safe/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:08:22 +0000 Stu Gallacher http://www.kwantlenchronicle.ca/?p=3030 boxing pads

(Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)

Every Monday and Wednesday at 4 p.m., Kwantlen students are meeting at the Blossoming Lotus Studio for an hour of good, wholesome kickboxing.

You don’t even need any formal or prior kickboxing experience. “I’m taking these classes to get in shape and because it sounded cool. I’ve played soccer for 12 years so I needed something different and I didn’t want another team sport,” says Rachel Moir, 18, who’s in general studies.

The session begins with a 12-minute warm-up that includes the jumping jacks, stars, burpies, climbers, dive-bombers, push-ups and on-the-spot running. After that, you learn a basic fighting stance followed by a left-jab-right-hook (one-two) combination.

“It makes me feel a lot safer walking around Vancouver,” says Jena Renwick, 21, who studies fashion design and technology.

The instructors, Milo and Marcy Hilario, who have been kickboxing for 12 years, demonstrate and explain the techniques in terms that are easy to understand.

Then you strap on the gloves and pads and partner up and the real fun begins. Simulating a three-minute round, you practice the one-two combination with 30-second intervals of continuous punching. Your endurance is truly put to the test.

You alternate three rounds each with your partner, while Milo and Marcy provide tips for all the students, before lining up to learn knee strikes.

warming up knees

(Photo by Paul Fleischanderl)

You repeat that routine 20 times into the air. Then you’re back with your partner, executing an aggressive jab-hook-knee combination into the pads.

The kickboxing element of the class is capped off with three minutes of non-stop right and left hooks, as well as upper-cuts, with your partner and pads. If you’re on the floor after that, it’s okay. The session ends with a three-minute abdominal workout.

“The workouts involve your shoulders. You’ve got to keep your shoulders up the whole time. Then your abs start hurting. For an hour, they pack a lot in,” says Corbin Mountford, 19, who studies business administration.

The gloves, pads and music are supplied by the instructors. Everyone trains in bare feet and comfortable fitness attire. Classes are cumulative, so the more you go, the more you learn. Membership is $30 a month or $6 for a drop-in class; you can register on-line or visit the KSA office for more information.

“It’s a great sport to learn and gives you lots of confidence,” says Renwick.

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Nintendo Wii makes students healthii http://www.kwantlenchronicle.ca/2010/02/nintendo-wii-makes-students-healthii/ http://www.kwantlenchronicle.ca/2010/02/nintendo-wii-makes-students-healthii/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:57:30 +0000 Jacob Zinn http://www.kwantlenchronicle.ca/?p=2366 Ivy Mendoza and Heather Poirier ran the sign-up booth for the Wii tournament, which the KSA hopes will get Richmond students involved in recreation. (Jacob Zinn photo)

Ivy Mendoza and Heather Poirier ran the sign-up booth for the Wii tournament, which the KSA hopes will get Richmond students involved in recreation. (Jacob Zinn photo)

The Kwantlen Student Association loves Wii.

Last week, students signed up for the KSA-run Nintendo Wii tournament at Kwantlen’s Richmond campus.

The Wiimote-toting tourney, which is scheduled to run through April, will feature selections from the Wii Sports video game, from boxing to bowling.

“Everyone takes turns and they go up against each other and they win prizes,” said Heather Poirier, a KSA volunteer at the Wii Heart Wii booth.

The dates for each competition are tentative. Boxing will likely be in early February, tennis in early March, golf in late March and bowling in April.

Registration for the tournament has ended, but Eddie Lee of the Student Health Improvement Program hopes the games will encourage students to become more physically active and join fitness classes.

Ivy Mendoza, another volunteer, said, “He’s really advocating for intramural sports.”

The school is only offering basketball this semester for intramurals and registration has ended, but other types of recreation such as pilates and yoga are alternative options.

Though Lee isn’t sure if other universities have added the Nintendo Wii to their fitness programs, he hopes to engage students and improve student life. He hopes that  making exercise convenient for students will increase participation.

The yoga and pilates classes have steadily increased in attendance since last semester, but spots are still available and drop-ins are welcome. Kickboxing filled up quickly and is unable to accept any more applicants.

For more information on intramural programs, fitness schedules and prices, visit the SHIP website or email Eddie Lee.

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