George Mason University

Spring 2019 Martial Arts & Self-Defense

**Gold Access classes are FREE from Tuesday, January 22nd – Monday, February 4th**

Schedule Runs: Tuesday, January 22nd – Monday, May 6th

No Classes: Saturday, March 9th – Saturday, March 16th

RAC Martial Arts & Self – Defense Schedule

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
*GOLD CLASS ACCESS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES LISTED ABOVE*
10:00am-11:00am		*New Classroom* Tai Chi for Self Defense David		*New Classroom* Tai Chi for Self Defense David
5:15-6:15pm	Tai Chi Reza	Aikido Stefan/Elly/John	Tai Chi Reza
6:30-7:30pm	MMA Reza	Aikido Stefan/Elly/John	Capoeira Danny/Jasper	Aikido Stefan/Elly/John	*6:30pm-8:00pm* Krav Maga Elliott
7:45-8:45pm	MMA Reza		Capoeira Danny/Jasper

Semester Pricing

Membership Status	Fall Semester Price
***Group X, Cycling, Aqua Aerobics, and Flow Motion FITT are Green Class Access unless otherwise noted.*** *Yoga/Pilates, Martial Arts and Self-Defense require Gold Class Access.*
***Green Class Access- Students***	***Free with facility membership***
***Green Class Access- Non-Students***	***Free with facility membership***
*Gold Class Access- Students*	$50
*Gold Class Access- Facility Members, Non-Students*	$70
*Gold Access Only Membership*-No facility membership required	$170

*Gold Class Access purchases expire at the end of each semester and are nonrefundable.*

Purchase “Gold Class Access” and go to any class

If you purchase Gold Class Access you can attend any of our fee based classes. Those include any of the Martial Arts & Self-Defense,  Mind/Body, and our Fitness Specialty Classes. Don’t forget you already have Green Class Access for free with  your facility membership. Those include the basic Group X and Cycling classes.

Drop-in (Daily) Rate

$8 per person/per class

Class Descriptions

• Aikido: The way of harmonizing with the spirit of the universe. Those who practice aikido move with – rather than against – the attacker by drawing on our internal energy, or “ki.” Learn to redirect an opponent’s energy and neutralize an attack without bringing harm to the attacker or yourself.
• Capoeira: A Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music, and is sometimes referred to as a game. It was developed in Brazil mainly by African descendants with native Brazilian influences, possibly dating back to the 16th century. It is known for its quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for a wide variety of kicks, spins, and highly mobile techniques.  At heart is the ginga, the back-and-forth, foot-to-foot movement that serves as the starting point for such leverage.
• Krav Maga:  Learn reality-based self-defense using Krav Maga techniques. Krav Maga is a fighting system known for its extreme efficiency and simplicity with techniques sourced from boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo and karate. Experience a high-intensity workout that will increase your flexibility, strength, stamina, and improve your decision making skills.  During class you will practice de-escalating situations, movement & stances, striking, and releasing techniques, designed to help you survive and thrive in potentially life-threatening situations. Be ready to burn calories and boost your confidence level while transforming your body into a weapon!
• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): Learn skills and techniques used in a variety of disciplines. Students will understand of the importance of being able to apply techniques appropriate to various situations.
• Tai Chi: This low-impact class is composed of slow, rhythmic, meditative movements that will strengthen muscles and tendons, improve circulation and balance, and increase flexibility.
• Tai Chi for Self Defense: This exciting Martial Arts class will look at the principles and body mechanics used by top Tai Chi Chuan players and practitioners of other internal styles of Martial Arts. Participants will learn how to move the body in better synchronization to gain more speed and power, and how to sink an incoming force into the floor in order to bounce it back. In addition, participants will learn about the body qualities that make up “four ounces moves a thousand pounds” and “steel wrapped in cotton”. With an understanding of these principles, speed and strength play less of a roll in self-defense situations.

Class Policies

• All participants must be at least 16 years of age.
• Appropriate workout attire required, including shirts and workout pants or shorts. Denim is not permitted.
• MASD classes can choose whether shoes are worn or not in the specific room. If a patron leaves the room, the patron must have shoes on.
• If equipment is being used in these classes that can be dropped on the foot, then patrons must wear shoes for that portion of class.
• Admittance to all classes requires registration through the front desk. The front desk will not distribute tickets five minutes after a class has started.
• There is no admittance ten minutes after a class has begun.
• Clean equipment after each use with towels and spray bottles provided. Return cleaning supplies after use.
• No food or drink allowed except for clear liquids in re-sealable plastic containers.
• Personal belongings must be stored in cubbies or day lockers. The Aquatic and Fitness Center is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
• Report any injuries or incidents to the staff.
• Anyone not adhering to the rules may be asked to leave the premises.